A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up)

Subject: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 8th March 2014, 6:11 pm

Jasmine was currently waiting on Rebecca to return from converting what was in their treasure chest into hard earned Xel, honestly she was slightly anxious she had gone a bit overboard on her spending to buy Raw Materials sure the profit would be must higher than what she spent but still it made her nervous what if they didn't have enough Xel to pay for it all, that wouldn't be good especially since the Land of Greed charged huge interest rates..fucking cunts. Regardless she was waiting by the Bank so that her friend didn't get lost. That way Jasmine could have Rebecca go with her to pick up her shipment and they could then go to an area where Jasmine could make the armor. She had eaten a good breakfast and was well rested as she knew she would have to work all day to finish such an amount of armor some of those materials she purchased where very durable so she expected to spill a lot of her blood in the process of forging. The plus side however she was looking forward to seeing her Aruserutasu as it was large enough to carry the bulk of their raw materials not to mention protect them and it could fly which would make travelling a breeze from now on, totally worth the price tag.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 8th March 2014, 6:41 pm

Bec would appear from inside the bank, walking out quite casually with what looked like a years supply of luggage. "Jas, can you seal my stuff?" she would say, creeping up from behind as she left the 4.5 mil sitting alone just a few meters away. She'd smile, before announcing the amount, whispering silently into her ear. 4.5 million Xel. "But i got to admit, this bank is stingy, if i were running it, things would be a lot smoother." She'd laugh to herself before patting Jasmine on the head, walking back to her hard earned cash. She even kept the nice looking chest, just because it appeared quite beautiful, so it'll now be used to hold her precious belongings, however insignificant they may be to society. "I can do so much with all this. So how was your material hunt? Do you bring us even more of a profit? "

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 8th March 2014, 7:17 pm

Whew...luckily we have more than what I bought but still Becca's in a good mood so I guess telling her exactly how much I bought shouldn't dampen it that much right? Jasmine thought to herself as she stayed silent a small smile appearing on her face as she went over to where the money was she could seal it away that was no problem as they were thankfully already in containers which made it easier for her to put away. She would tap the item before the storage kanji on the backs of her palms would light up as she would store the luggage away. She was thankful however that she had purchased the Aruserutasu because in her mind the various cases filled with Xel were taking up space in her storage area.

Flame would trot up to Jasmine after she was done sealing away the cash causing her to straighten up and make her way back to Rebecca with her smirk fading slightly. Okay..Um don't be mad but I found some raw materials and I purchased the rest from the Land of Greed because my escort couldn't go underwater. So...I couldn't get as big of a haul as I would of liked, and the purchase..was um...a bit expensive. But I'll make it back when I sell the patents to Dipugakure that's for sure plus additional profit and stuff like that..Um but it'll come to ...uh..about a million..xel.. Jasmine said with the last part in a much lower voice while she looked away embarrassed.

So yeah it's at the docks...so we should go pick it up. Jasmine said before smiling and turning around eager to get moving so she didn't have to face Rebecca's potential fury hopefully the distraction worked to take the edge out of her denting their recently acquired funds.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 8th March 2014, 8:01 pm

Bec smiled and nodded, listening to Bec speak as she sealed away all the money safely, only to be frozen in place as the amount was pulled into the air. Her legs stopped moving as she just looked at Jasmine with her Jaw hanging like a swing. "One Million Xel!" For a short moment her eyes were furious, the temperature dropping by about 5 degrees only to drop a few more not long after as it suddenly turned to despair. "So much...Property..." Her dreams crushed then rebuilt themselves as she returned to a calm state, the air however, remaining constant with no intentions of raising in heat.

"Fine, your lucky its you, anyone else and i would have them freezing as an ice cube on the bottom of the sea. You better have gotten a discount for bulk purchase, if not, you just robbed us both." With a quick shake of her head, she'd begin walking, dragging her feet along the ground as she slithered behind Jasmine towards the docks. Selling all that would be difficult singularly alone, i'd need many sub sellers in order to make a true profit, however they would cost just as much as bulk selling... She'd continue to go through strategies in order to recoup her cost if she intended to follow her newly founded and crushed goal.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 9th March 2014, 8:01 pm

Eh..heh..sorry the gems cost the most honestly..but there are a lot of materials but it's not just for Dipugakure I'm making some for here to sell to the village as seeing their equipment makes the blacksmith in me weep in agony. Which says a lot since I'm mostly blacksmith with a side of nympho. Either way I bought another pet, it's a girl this time and I bought it because let's face it walking sucks and you can't fly so we wouldn't be able to get to Shigakure unless we took an airship or something which is extra money so I got us a Aruserutasu who would be big enough to carry all our stuff and take us places. Jasmine said as they walked thankful that Rebecca hadn't chewed her out for spending so much cash, thankfully with all of those raw materials she probably wouldn't have to go out and buy as much for a while, a while most likely being a couple of months depending on how good her forging got. Honestly the reason why she bought so much was due to the delicate nature of her craft one mistake and the armor would be ruined and though she was good making the type of armor she wanted to do Dipugakure would take every ounce of her skill and she expected to fuck up a lot.

Almost there. Jasmine said as she saw the docks in the distance sure enough she could spot the Land of Greed ship with numerous crates it would seem they would have to talk to someone to at least locate where her 2 crates were so that they could pay and she could free the most likely now irritated Aruserutasu. She would have to think of a name for her sooner or later, she was thinking something easy like Venom but it sounded masculine for some reason, well depending on how intimidating her new pet was she would keep it or choose something cuter.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 9th March 2014, 9:21 pm

Bec was half listening, occasionally giving an Uh-huh, or an Okay. She was of course distracted and recovering from her most recent blow to the chest. Just as it was mentioned in the above post, it didn't really take long for them to reach the docks, and as mentioned, there were two very large crates. Then, everything clicked together and her brain was jump started. "Wait. Did you say you bought an Aruserutasu? You mean the giant bug? ugh, But bugs are so freaky and disgusting, there's no way i'm getting on that thing." Now, it may have been harsh, but lets just say bugs avoid the cold, so its a rare sight for a Toketsu member, its no surprise that they are just unusual creatures misunderstood by the cool blooded clan.

One issue leads to another. It just won't end, never ending dilemmas turning up left and right, this must be the worse day in Bec's entire life...Okay so its not that bad, in fact, today has been quite uplifting if anything, but nether the less, her mind was elsewhere, wallowing in its own self pity at her now delayed goal. "I'm going to start a Guild Jasmine." That was all she was willing to say at this point, but that was all that was needed once the 2nd fact was announced. "Also...I'm thinking we should start selling certain explicit substances for more profit." Drugs, drugs, drugs. They both knew the word, and they both knew the trade, at least Bec did anyway. It was a strong profit, and once the guild gets up and running, it'll bring in a Strong cash flow.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 9th March 2014, 9:50 pm

Jasmine would frown at her friend's antics sure Aruserutasu were massive insects but they weren't freaky or disgusting she thought they were rather cute and had always wanted one as a pet. You totally will, they aren't bad just treat them with respect and they are the most loyal things ever and they'd defend their masters to their dying breath. At least get to know one before you judge her, I can't exactly carry you everywhere and if I left you to your own devices you'd never make it to Shigakure. Jasmine replied stopping before looking at Rebecca with a slight frown before huffing and continuing walking, once they got to the docks she would stop and Rebecca would say something about starting a guild, but before she could reply she mentioned something else and Jasmine would pause to think about it for a moment.

...I'm with you on the guild, I guess we can do the other thing too, if you really want to. I could even probably help make things to make the process of creation and distribution easier. Jasmine said in a low voice before stepping forward and waving to alert one of the sailors so that they could begin the process of obtaining her raw materials and pet. Excuse me, I'm Jasmine Kukinorite I made a purchase, serial number 07804740420 and 07804740419. Those two big crates over there, they are mine. I have the money here and I'm ready to sign when you are. Jasmine said pricking her finger on the kunai that Rika had given her so that she could sign in her blood so as to verify the purchase.

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One of the sailors looked over toward the girls as they approached. "Hmm? Oh, mmk." He would say before he called over a few others. They began lifting the crates and bring them over as the original sailor pulled out a shipping scroll. "Umm... Just sign here, here and here," he would say while pointing to a few places on the parchment. He rested it down on one of the crates so she could have a flat surface to sign on. He would wait for her to sign before he would check the signature and then hold out his hand for the money. Once done, the three men would head back to loading and unloading some supply crates for the merchants.

Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 14th March 2014, 5:01 am

Jasmine would smile at the sailor subtly checking to see if he was good looking as well as interested, she hadn't had a decent shag in about...three-four days, such a long dry spell. Either way she would sign her name before stepping to the side so that Rebecca could pay the men once they delivered their goods. Then again she would of preferred to inspect her stuff first but alas the Land of Greed was a cash upfront kind of market so after the transaction was done and they got their two crates they could inspect them. Um becareful with the one with holes, my Aruserutasu's in there I'd rather she wasn't jumbled around poor thing must of been cramped in that box. Jasmine said while looking at the crate which was bigger than the other despite the distance she could easily ascertain which of the two contained a living creature. Then again it was quite easy seeing as that one occasionally rumbled as if something was moving inside, she knew her friend would freak out seeing as it was not even a normal one but a giant size variant of the usual Aruserutasu.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 14th March 2014, 5:20 am

As the crate rumbled, Bec would simply raise an eyebrow. Just how god damn many did she buy... Reluctantly, Bec would reach around to grab at her bag, tossing it over to the man. It was precisely 1 million Xel, no doubt covering all the cost, however one thing was still lodged at the back of her mind, eating away until she finally spoke up. "This is hardly a business deal, its a god damn robbery Jasmine. They got this stuff for the price of dirt because they either collected or bought in bulk. Since we have placed such a large order, we should have received a minimum of 10% in discounted cost." She'd place her hands into pockets, clenching her fists before looking away in an attempt to hide her frustration. "Not that a simple delivery man would understand large transfers. Couldn't do a damned thing about it." She'd mutter silently, waiting for the exchange to be completed.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 23rd March 2014, 2:39 am

Jasmine would nod before walking past the man now that the transaction was complete and looking around for the lock fastening the crate together, she would vanish it before opening the door wide and backing up so that just in case her Aruserutasu was hungry she wouldn't end up eating her. Thankfully it would seem it was for naught as it would calmly stay in the corner before looking around the area. Hey cutie I'm not going to hurt you come on. Jasmine said making cooing noises and causing the massive creature to step forward before bending it's mandibles downward so that she could pet her. Jasmine would spy carcasses of smaller creatures and she would smile at least they fed her so that was good. Okay I'm going to name you Poison. Now wait here for a sec while I open up the other crate. Actually..no can you carry the crate for me. I mean I could do it love but it'll require a bit of cutting. she said before pointing to the crate sure enough Poison understood her and would walk over to it before her mandibles clicked and she would flip the crate onto her back without much difficulty. Seeing as it was only half her size it made sense and Jasmine would smile before heading back towards Rebecca.

Forging time Becca. Oh Poison that's Flame he's my other pet, Don't eat him. Flame that's Poison she won't eat you. Jasmine said when seeing poison staring at Flame while the latter backed up a bit. Once introductions were made she would continue onward she had found a nice clearing probably a training grounds or something where she would be able to work in peace.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 23rd March 2014, 6:56 am

As the beast walked out, Bec's eyes would widen in shock, her face instinctively turning to the side to avoid further view. "Oh no, Uh uh, not happening, your fucking crazy if you think i'll ever go ride that bloody thing. If it goes near me, i'll ice the fucker. " One, two, no three steps backwards would lay emphases on the point. She'd place both hands in her pocket, giving a quick, short and almost deadly look at the poor delivery man, before walking quite some distance behind her foolish comrade who had undoubtedly ruined her day in more ways then one. This whole situation will take quite a bit of "adjustment. That's a word I'd like us to focus on here." Rebecca spoke loud enough for Jasmine to hear, this was no doubt the second time they had a 'disagreement'. "Adjustments are things which should be taken in small doses. This is a big one. A Very Big one." Her eyes would dart to the back of the beast, before rolling around towards her own feet. in her quieter voice she'd add one her own little twist. "Time to redevelop my drug formulas. I'm done with the retail game." If Jasmine didn't pay attention, she would miss it.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 25th March 2014, 4:52 pm

Jasmine would smirk at Rebecca's comments okay maybe she had underplayed exactly how big it was but honestly if she had told Becca that she had gotten something that large she would of freaked out more. Regardless she would continue walking only to suddenly stop and pivot into a hug aimed at almost knocking Becca to the ground, if she didn't move out of the way anyways if she was successful she would cling onto her friend and smile happily. She'll grow on you I promise. So bear with it please? For me? she said with a small pout refusing to let go until she at least got some measure of confirmation that Becca would at least try to get to know Poison before judging her. If she agreed the walking would commence only to stop at the clearing where she would promptly pull out a kunai and twirl it around while she waited for Flame to get the hint.

She had been itching to forge for a while anyways, it was almost as addicting as sex, cutting herself was a small price to pay for creating things that would rack in income, and it didn't hurt that she had some measure of pride in selling things that she created knowing fully well that one day someone would be wearing her armor and it just might end up saving their lives. A powerful feeling really that was, potentially holding another's life in your hand.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 25th March 2014, 6:45 pm

Shocked. That was her expression. Here Becca was, having a big sook in her own little tantrum, wallowing in self pity, when Jasmine leaps through the air for a flying hug, causing a big step back in order to brace the impact. The sky and the Ocean could not compare to how cute this moment was, yet stubburn little Bec had to try her best to refuse, she will NOT be manipulated by this perfection! With a quick turn of the head and her cheeks going a slight blue (blushing) "No!" A quick glance from the corner of the eye. "no..." The body warmth almost like a blanket. "...stop it, no..." Its too much, no more..."n-n-" Sigh "Okay. Fine." Continuing down the road, reached the clearing, you know the rest. Once there, Bec would get as far away from Jasmine and the flame as the clearing would allow. Flame is simply too fucking hot. "I swear, this girl, she gets pets just to rebel against me..."

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 26th March 2014, 2:22 pm

Jasmine would hold her hand outward causing her hammer Catalyst to be removed from Coded Storage, Poison would look at her while Jasmine would merely make a motion telling the large insect to drop the crate so she could begin the forging process. Upon being dropped the crate would fall open revealing multiple smaller boxes each labeled so she could identify them easily, now it was the simple matter of opening them up one by one and separating them into various collections as she went through formulas known only to her. The entire separation process lasted about an hour however she worked without showing any sign of being bored and would happily spin Catalyst in her hand upon finishing. Flame its time to begin. she said pulling out a kunai and cutting her palm squeezing it and letting the blood flow upward her happy smile turning sadistic while Flame would begin to release a steady flame. The sounds of hammering and clanging metal would begin to echo and she would occasionally take a break from pounding the metal to begin to carve with the various wood purchased, the gems lay untouched as they were for the finished products only a final touch by crushing and sprinkling them into the cooling armor to imbue it with their properties. She worked and worked and worked taking no breaks running on pure adrenaline and blood lust channeling the otherwise destructive force which possessed her bloodline into something constructive.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 26th March 2014, 8:47 pm

Bec sat silently for awhile, watching from a distance, however she just kept going and going and going, it was too much. After all, One can only be interested for so long. Naturally, Bec decided to go and do something productive with her time, at first the idea of searching for a few things came to mind, however she quickly ruled against it as she'll both get lost, and knowing her luck, run into bandits. She could develop some formula's, but she would need to do option a) first. This only leaving one thing, sleeping. Laying back, Bec would watch as the sun set, the day had been long and night was fast approaching, her eyes slowly falling back as she drifted into her dreams of Xel, Snow and drugs. Unfortunately with her no longer paying attention, the air would slowly get colder.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 27th March 2014, 5:51 am

Jasmine would take a small break noting that the area was cooling and looking over to see Rebecca asleep, she didn't realize she had been forging for so long, yet she had a couple more to do before finishing up, she only had eight more pieces to finish, an armor piece and seven puppet designs and once she was done with those she would sink to the ground and sigh before looking at her palm. She really would need to learn some form of medical treatment after all cutting herself a lot wasn't exactly good. But she supposed it was better than cutting someone else because that was the only other way she saw herself mustering enough blood to trigger her sadist ability. color=lavander]I should probably go and wake Becca up...[/color] Jasmine said with Flame looking at her blandly causing her to chuckle to herself she would get up slowly now that the high had worn off she was feeling weak and Poison would make a snapping sound with it's mandibles as it looked over what she had made. She would managed to make it all the way over to her friend before collapsing on top of her and quickly slipping out of consciousness falling asleep due to a combination of over exertion and blood loss. It wasn't anything a good night's rest couldn't fix besides it would seem Poison was going to make sure everything was in place while Flame would alert them if anything happened anyways.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 27th March 2014, 6:57 am

Bec would snap back to reality as the sudden change in temperature became almost inflaming. Her first though was that Flame had come to close so Bec was gonna go off her brain, yet fortunately, she refrained from doing anything drastic, only to realize that rather then a stupid beast, it was the love of her life...err, i mean friend, all cut up and bruised, passed out atop of the girl like a blanket. "God dammit..." She'd mutter to herself. Bec would be too cold, it would leave her shivering throughout the entire night. She would flick her fingers, constantly, trying her best to get the stupid fire beast to come closer, allowing Jasmine to stay warm throughout the night. This solution should suffice, however it would be extremely uncomfortable, and slightly painful for Becca. A worthwhile sacrifice despite all the anger she was falsely giving off to the girl.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 28th March 2014, 7:57 pm

Flame would walk over while Poison surveyed the area for a threat however none seemed around made sense considering they were in a Hidden Village it was only natural that they'd be safe. Meanwhile the forged materials continued to cool down and if one checked they could see all of them were shining with flecks of rare gems sprinkled into the metal links and plates, meanwhile the various puppets were ordered in terms of size the one large puppet flanked by the mediums with the humanoids forming a ring around them each unique in it's own ways. She had put out a lot of work that was for sure and once she sold them to the Kage Mansion like she planned to they would be made available for general Dipugakure Shinobi purchase her own fame boosted assuming they are good sellers. Of course she hadn't made them her best works no she was saving that for her fashion line where she knew by the time she began to work on clothing rather than armor she would have more knowledge on the construction of light but durable combat wear.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 30th March 2014, 7:15 pm

Miniature Timeskip to morning.

Bec would awaken the next day, or rather her eyes would open, how mind already being fully conscious. If it were possible, she would no doubt be drenched in sweat, her body completely red. However, due to her cold blooded nature, her skin had a bluish tint to it, her breathing heavy, as she was on the verge of passing out. She could move away, yet, that would wake Jas, not to mention the possibility of her skin melting. *pant* *pant* "Sh-Shoo..." Waving her hand at Flame, hoping to wake him, or tell him to move, Bec's arm looking as though it were flopping around like a dead fish. Well, now we know what kind of clothes Jasmine should make her, heat resistance.

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Mm..morning Becca..you look.. really attractive when your flushed did you know that? Jasmine said mumbling as the woke up and would yawn using her free hand to cover her mouth. She would nudge Flame and he would wake up with a start looking around before snorting when he saw Becca's appearance and would trot away. Jasmine on the other hand would snuggle closer to her friend before shutting her eyes once more not fully awake yet, makes sense Jasmine was sort of a heavy sleeper it was actually a surprise that Becca's movement managed to stir her awake long enough for her to think to tell Flame to move away. Then again perhaps she was hot as well, it was the morning and between the cool temperature of Rebecca's body and well the area along with Flames natural heat it only made sense that she would be having a weird sense of hot and cold throughout the night. Flame would move over to where Poison was the large beetle clicking her mandibles together before shifting a bit so that she could sleep now that Flame was awake, if Jasmine was awake she would probably make another point to Becca about her new pet's usefulness.

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Her cheeks would only get darker in their blue shade as the girl spoke and feel back asleep on her chest. Needless to say, with the absence of Flame, as well as the flattery from her young companion, Bec would instantly begin to cool off, happily falling into her unconscious state of dreams once more, catching up on the rest she lacked during the overly heated night. Somehow, Bec had even managed to keep her cyro in check through the long hours despite any instincts she may have had. All for this girl who threw away her guild for a few more months. God damn this girl. Damn her to hell.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 1st April 2014, 2:01 pm

Eventually after about two hours of blissful sleep Jasmine would wake up shifting slightly before burying her face in the soft pillow she was sleeping on, however when she heard the pillow's heart beat she would open her eyes more suddenly stiffening before relaxing when she saw she was sleeping on Rebecca. She would check to see if her friend was awake before delicately extracting herself from her so as not to wake her up if she hadn't already awoken. She would stretch multiple pops causing her to sigh as her back re-arranged itself once that was done she would get up and walk towards where Flame was standing to inspect her armor and would begin to seal them away one at a time using her Coded storage. It was buzy work but it happened, for the puppets however she would leave them be for now when Poison woke up she would see about putting them on her back for the large insect to carry.

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 1st April 2014, 5:31 pm

She would continue to sleep for awhile longer, roughly around ten minutes, before slowly awakening. Rebecca would be confused as she looked up and say the sky through a clearing, only to remember where they were and why the slept outside, but still, the sky was usually snow clouds by the time she woke up. Gently, she'd lift her torso up looking around for Jasmine. "Morning Jazz. How did you sleep?" Finally on her feet, she would stretch out her back and arms before walking over lean herself up against a tree on the other side of the clearing, still reluctant to go near either of the beasts following them around. "So, what are we doing now? Selling? Traveling? Partying?"

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Subject: Re: A Blacksmith and A Merchant (Mail Pick up) 5th April 2014, 10:05 pm

Slept lovely actually I should use you as a pillow more often. Um for now...selling, I need to get a meeting with a certain Shogunate Shinobi and I need to talk to some more people before we set out for Shigakure okay? Jasmine said with a small smile before thinking for a moment and walking over to the puppets and sealing them away with Coded storage feeling a bit lightheaded but not that bad, she would then pat Flame before setting out on her own for a bit. I'll be back soon I promise if anything just have Flame lead you to the inn just in case you get lost like you usually do heh. she said with a small laugh knowing her friends bad sense of direction.

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