Ayaka was tense and with the few details Minoru-sensei offered had the girl twitching slightly. Very few people knew about their clan's deal of Kouri, those who did know either distrusted them or accepted it. Rising from her chair and moving around Kasumi as he too rose, Ayaka paused beside her friend and looked down at the hardwood flooring of the tea shop. 

"Best not keep her waiting then." She offered softly, gaze lowered and fingers gripping the inside fabric of her cloak. She knew bits of the story, how both heads of the Moriya and Wakahisa asked Kouri to aid them if they released him for a seal. The specifics were kept secret, moving towards the door and opening it, Ayaka felt some of the tension leave her body as a frigid gust of air blew around her. 

Blinking her eyes when the mark on her forehead pulsed once, Ayaka scanned the quiet streets on instinct. White hair billowing around her armed to blend with the slow that had started to fall during their 'meeting'. When another pulse came and warmth traveled through her body, Ayaka half-turned and focused her crimson gaze on her friend. Her body had relaxed and the meeting with the Aisukage didn't seem so bad, her lips thinned in puzzlement but she was grateful for the comfort the warm pulses brought.  

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Kasumi nodded and stood, paying no mind to the wsystem Ayaka avoided him as she moved to the door. Her body was tense and her eyes had darkened with the few words Minoru-sensei offered in explanation. Stuffing his fingerless-gloved hands into the pockets of his cloak, Kasumi slowly followed her to the door, when it was opened he gladly stepped out into the frigid air. 

"Who will be attending this meeting?" He asked after a few moments, curiosity wining with the natural urge to remain quiet and impassive. While it's true he's seen both girls around the Academy, he's never really interacted with them until just awhile ago. The whispers of the other students were something he paid no mind to, though right now he wanted to hear the story that had both his teammates tense and expressionless. 

He blinked when a particularly strong gust of wind brought snow mixed in. Glancing up and rolling his shoulders absently, cobalt-blue eyes met dark-gray clouds. Lips twitching, Kasumi glanced down and blinked his eyes once more, something had happened. Ayaka wasn't as tense as before, her head was tilted slightly and her brows were furrowed slightly in confusion. 

"I'm not sure...shall we go then?" Her words were soft, through distracted. Kasumi watched as Ayaka turned to face forward -she'd half-turned and had been focused on Koharu- and began to move, hood up and hands in her pockets. Kasumi turned to follow, his fingers twitching within his pockets as his mind began to ponder. This meeting seemed important, gaze lifting and focusing on the sound of two distant screeches, Kasumi slowed his pace when he spotted a white hawk followed by a gray hawk.  They were tofar away to see clearly, but they seemed larger than the normal hawks and other birds that live within the forest. Shaking his head, Kasumi resumes his brisk pace, Ayaka had paused a few feet away. 

He might get answers if they hurried. These two  girls were his teammates, they'd be on missions whether they be within the village or not. Trust was necessary if their teamwork was to improve, his curiosity was a fueling factor but easy to ignore. He'd know soon enough. 

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Wrinkled, pale fingers closed the scroll once more. Crimson eyes focused on the massive, beautiful white hawk as a warm smile, legs protesting slightly as weight is distributed evenly in order to stand. 

"I will be there shortly. Please let Aisukage-sama know that her guest will arrive as well." The hawk's wings flutter before expanding, flapping only once to lift into the air, a sigh escaped her lips as she moved to the door of her room. Sliding it open and making her way den the hall, she paused beside the bathroom and opened the door, a note caught her eye as she steps inside and closed the door. 

[i]Remember to take your tablets. I'll know if you don't, please do. I'll see you after Graduation, wish me luck. 

Aya~[/i]

Smiling fondly and opening the top drawer, pale fingers tug out the three bottles she'd need. Taking the cup that sat beside the faucet, she filled it before uncaping all three bottles. Swallowing the pills and proceeding to brush her teeh, she exits her granddaughters bathroom and heads down the flight of stairs to the main room. 

"Heading out, Mother?" Crimson eyes focus on the voice, a sigh escapes her lips as she move past him and towards the main doors. She didn't have time for him, grabbing her cloak and slipping on her boots, she made sure her Kimono was set before exiting her home. Slipping on her cloak and clasping the hood into place, Chie takes off and heads for her first destination. 

She had one more place to go to before heading to the Aisukage's office. Their guest needed to come along of course, hopefully he'd be in a good mood, lately the hunts for 'the beast' had increased with the new graduates. Lips thinning and eyes narrowing, Chie picked up her speed and silently hoped the beautiful creature would come along without struggle, it was time for Ayaka and Koharu to meet with him after all.  [@Sunflower]