Life's Trade [Mission]

It wasn't that hot, but it was still a relatively warm day. Why? Because spring was coming, quick on the heels of a relatively tame winter. Here, in Konoha, the seasons seemed to melt into each other, with only a few minor weather changes. But there was that feeling in the air. The cycle ended, and people began a new one, as time flowed like a river. The girl was packing boxes, sealing them up as she let out a heavy sigh. Indeed, she was helping her clan with something, as it happened for her to do at times. Their business was quite flourishing, as they were a black smithing clan. It did help that their business wasn't only in Konoha, but it was majorly there.

In fact, she had finish packing up the munition boxes for the delivery. The girl knew that they would come for the delivery and would assist them on their mission, because she knew exactly where these places were, having gone on several deliveries herself. Hopefully the genins showing up for the mission wouldn't be the type of people she hated, her fingers finely wrapping up the tape. And with a tap, the boxes were well set on the transport vehicle. Luckily for them, said boxes were not huge like they've had to use in the past. After all, those boxes weren't even capable of being carried. She had been really careful and methodical in sealing the boxes, so that no accident could happen during the mission.

Another breath left the silver haired girl, her thoughts slowly focusing. It was almost time to begin, as the mission assignment had begun. This was typically one of the first ones picked, as it was a simple, easy mission and most could rest or train the rest of the day. Her attention was pulled away from any further thoughts as she heard the shop door open, her body stepping away from the two trolleys. As she began turning to face the young genins as they would walk in, her voice would flow out simply. ''Greetings, you are here for the delivery?'' she would speak, having bowed as any shop owner would have. Only when she would look up, she would have a rather pleasant kind of surprise.

•Tags; Misson, Brink, Saphira
•Words; 0380
•Music; Somebody that I used to Know :: Your Favourite Martian
•Notes; Starting the Weapon Delivery Mission! 1/4
•Credit; Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

It seemed like her reasoning was right. Genins had come to this area to receive the boxes, and well, one of them was familiar. In fact, he was perhaps the person she had least expected. Although it was a pleasant surprise, as the girl's cool face didn't even show her surprise, but she nodded to the male. As he had come alone, she could expect that he hadn't had anyone with him when he came over, and well perhaps it would be just them two once more. The silver haired girl gave a soft sigh, as the thought was not unpleasant what so ever, but she still worried. Why would they send a singular genin? Then again, there couldn't be that many genin without a team, now could there?

The door rang, as another figure entered, as the girl bowed. Of course, the other female commented right away, and the silver haired woman did not answer, as the girl corrected herself. ''I see. Well this is a mission that didn't require many genins, but as this is my family's shop, and that I crafted these weapons myself, I would like to accompany you on your mission, in order to successfully made sure that the kunai are good quality.'' she said, simply explaining how it would work in a way. After all, the girl did work with her family to give herself a home, and from there did missions as a genin to accomplish her goals. It was valuable information was it not?

''My name is Kirishiki Shikyo. I offer my crafts and myself to your proper care.'' she said, bowing once more respectfully to the genin that would be accompanying her. She could easily push one trolley, and the other would have to be taken by someone else. Leaving one genin to clear the way for the two of them. The girl had given both her last and first names, identifying her as the well known blacksmithing clan within Konoha. And of course, she held some pride in that name, despite.. the events that occurred to her. The girl just wanted to make sure that the two genins understood, as she took the heavier of the two trolleys, and began to push it out of the building.

The sun hit down on herself and the trolley, as she would let the two genins sort out who would push the thing and who would guide. She didn't think she had to say it, but she hadn't even responded to the male's question others then her nod. After all.. she was in business mode right now. She would probably apologize and then make it up to him later, possibly with some ramen or something. She felt like trying to comfort the girl as well, but she knew that by the time she thought of something, she would be far too late. She sometimes hated that part of her.. but it was what it was right. At least, she could do this mission flawlessly.

Or so she hoped.

•Tags; Misson, Brink, Saphira
•Words; 0507
•Music; Video Killed the Radio Star :: Star Académie
•Notes; Starting the Weapon Delivery Mission! 2/4
•Credit; Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ

It didn't seem like the other girl seemed to very much care for either of them, and Shikyo could feel her teeth bite into her lower lip. She didn't like how this felt one bit, and well, she felt quite unsure about it, as her gaze slide to Anthony. He was right beside her, with the other trolley, like she had hoped. She could trust him to not screw up with the trolley, and thus she felt much, much safer with him at the helm of the thing. The other girl seemed unreliable, and even more so a bit difficult in her eyes. As a blacksmith, she could tell people's will by their reaction to her name. Famous blacksmith clan and probably major supplier of whatever weapons you're carrying, along with your enemy's weapons too?

Yeah that usually got some attention. But Shikyo felt perhaps disappointed that neither of them had truly reacted to her name. Maybe that's why part of her hoped she would be with Anthony more so then most of the other shinobi. She felt like he didn't look at her name.. but at herself. That made no sense in a way, but she didn't really mind that, it was illogical.. but it felt right. That's what was important right? That something felt right in the world, and didn't feel like it was off in a corner of injustice. The girl let out another breath, and let her eyes close for a moment. She steadied her breath and her mind, letting herself calm.

She had to be like water, absolutely still and peaceful. There was something about it all that Shikyo had to remain calm for. She was a proud blacksmith, and the very callous way that her family's art was treated.. well it had to be cooled. The girl just kept that emotion under wraps, as she looked at Anthony, her fingers still pushing the cart. She had to answer him from earlier, and when she spoke, it was in a relatively quiet tone. ''I.. I have been fine since we last met. The day.. is indeed shining very bright. It's.. enjoyable, as days like these are often.. the best to smith in..'' she answered, her voice very calm and very quiet.

She didn't really know how to answer, but this was the best that she could manage. She hoped that Anthony would take it.. despite the other girl not being very talkative at all. And that was worse then even Shikyo herself, who wasn't very wordy in nature.

•Tags; Misson, Brink, Saphira
•Words; 0424
•Music; Papercut :: Linkin Park
•Notes; Starting the Weapon Delivery Mission! 3/4
•Credit; Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ