[center][b]Takeshi Shun
Kiri Jounin - Team 2[/b][/center]

Noticing Natsume beginning to follow, Takeshi picked up the pace a bit. As they moved through the forest he realized that she was staying back just a little further than necessary. After some time Takeshi turned his head to look back at the girl. He spoke softly as he realized that Natsume was probably confused as to why he'd singled her out. [b]"I'm not your enemy you know."[/b] He looked forwards again and made sure that they were following the right course. [b]"I suppose I should explain why I left those two behind back there. I owe you that much at least."[/b] 

Takeshi turned his once again and glanced back at Natsume. Giving her a reassuring smile he continued, [b]"I know it's not normal practice for a sensei to split up his team on their first meeting, but you'll find that I'm not really a 'normal' teacher. I believe that a team is only as strong as its weakest link. In order to find out where that link is, however, one must study the links independently. That is why I chose to split you three up. I chose you first Natsume because you seemed to be the most observant of the three and, to be honest, I'm curious to see what you can do. The mission that we are going on is a simple one. It should not prove too challenging, even for a team of two."[/b] Takeshi reached up and absently scratched the back of his neck. He wasn't quite sure how to get through to this girl, but he wasn't going to just give up on getting her to talk. [b]"If you have any questions for me Natsume, about this mission or anything really, please don't feel like you can't ask me."[/b] With that Takeshi continued forwards, waiting to see if the girl would reply.