In search of answers. (Kaji&Mika)

"its so fun getting a rise outta you Mika " he replied " But I dont know black perhaps " h rubbed his chin " and since i dont see and lines in you dress ... a thong maybe " he tapped his lips " mmm maybe your not wearing any at all "

Mika crossed her arms and sighed, "I've heard that one before. And I assure you Mr.Nara, I am wearing underwear! What color and sort it is I will leave for you to decide. But hey, you shouldn't be staring at my behind anyways!" She growled, pulling him out from behind her and walking out of the doors of the inn, the lady at the front desk giving them strange looks.

" oww owww oww" he said as she pulled him from the inn " damn it really ... really you went for my ear " Kaji said freeing himself from her grasp " how about I yank you around by yours Mika "

Mika covered the spots of her hair where underneath her ears were located, even though the tiny tip of them was poking out. "Hey! Don't make fun of my ears. It's not my fault I was born this way..." She whined, walking ahead and putting some distance between them.

kaji dashed up beside her " I wasnt making fun just stating that you wouldnt like me hauling you around by your ears " he replied
he looked up to the sky " so where is this place nothing really stands out besides the orphanage "

"Well of course I wouldn't like it. My ears have more skin and cartilage for you to pull on." She mused, tucking her hands in her long sleeves. Mika glanced around the area they were walking in, "When I talked to Nariko last night at the bar he said it was at the center of the village surrounded by a large grassy garden. Maybe I should ask someone." She looked to her side to see a man who had been staring at her for the past minute. Approaching him, she smiled flirtatiously and leaned up against a building column, "Hey there. Uhmmm, do you think you can give me directions to get to the kage's mansion from here?" She asked sweetly, toying with a strand of her hair. The man could barely utter the words from his constant stuttering until he finally pulled himself together and spat it out. Mika nodded graciously and skipped back up to Kaji, "Wow, men are so gullible. Anyways, he said we turn left at the next block and continue straight for the next two blocks."

" its amazing" he said shaking his head "how anyone can fall for that act but it just works " kaji mused sticking his hands in his pants pocket as they walked

"Well of course it works. Men see a girl wearing a short dress and playing with their hair and they go crazy. Thats just how things are." Mika said in a matter of fact tone, a shrug rolling off her shoulders. They turned left at the following block and continued on straight. A beautiful yellow colored mansion with a white roof and decorated border trim could be seen several yards away, a large fountain and green gardens encircling it. Large metal gates kept it blocked off from the rest of the village and a couple security guards could be seen standing beside it. "There it is."

Kaji rolled his eyes " sure sure only if they are idiots " he said as they neared the estate. " Right while we are here call me Ryuji " he said using a small genjutsu to cover his scars and change his eyes

"Which most of them are..." Mika mumbled to herself, looking back up at Kaji, "Alright, 'Ryuji' " She joked, nudging his arm. "And I'm Mika Shirazu." They approached the gates where the guards asked them for a name, "I'm Mika. Nariko said for me to meet with him for lunch. We have an appointment." The guards checked a list and nodded, but the other scrutinized Kaji, "What about this man? Is he on the list?" Mika growled inwardly, time for her to work her charm again. Flipping her hair, she put an arm on one shoulder of either guard. "Please, This is Ryuji. We are both journalists for a local paper and are here to gather information. I promise, if you two let him in, we will make a large spread in the paper about the guards of the mansion and how noble and incredibly handsome they are." She spoke with a grin, batting her lashes. The guards looked at each other and after a few moments, they let them go. "Thank-you guys! Lets go Ryuji!" She squeaked happily, giving them each a peck on the cheek and walking into the pathway around the garden.

" shes a really devil isnt she guys " 'ryuji' said following Mika up to the mansion.
once he was a safe distance away spoke. " you sure know how to lay it on thick dont you " he said pulling out a small note book and black pen

Mika snickered, "Nope. I just know how to trick stupid people." She grinned, scanning the scenery in all its beauty. "Wow, this is gorgeous. I never thought I'd appreciate mucky grass so much." She admitted, watching small insects flutter around on freshly bloomed flowers and lively green bushes and vines sprouting out of every corner. They hopped up the marble steps of the mansion and knocked on the large doors. Nariko opened up the door and smiled, "Good to see you Mika! You look enchanting!" He greeted, giving her a quick embrace. "Thank-you very much. Nariko, this is my co-worker Ryuji. Ryuji, this is Nariko." "Nice to meet you" He spoke, holding out a hand.

Ryuji just nodded and shook his hand.
he looked to Mika " shall we begin"

"Yes, Lets, Please step forwards. We will be having lunch out in the gazebo out back." Nariko said, ushering them into the house warmly. Mika followed the man in front of her but, fell back some to stand beside Kaji, "Ok so, you don't need to talk much. If they do ask you any questions, just somehow shift the question over to me or answer simply. I know they'll be extra wary so just try to act as regal as possible like you own the place. Got it?" She whispered, following them through the luxurious house and out into a vast courtyard.

yeah yeah" he said to Mika. he looked around all seemed normal so far but kaji wasnt going to let down his guard. Kaji ran a hand through his thick brown hair " this is quite the place " he muttered whilst they were still inside the estate

"Right? All this wealth is suffocating. Almost to the point of absurdity." Mika commented lowly, stepping out onto a porch and following a little brick-paved walkway up to an immense gazebo. Extravagant floral arrangements wrapped around the columns and cascaded from the roof, a circular table filled with all sorts of delicacies stood in the middle and ornately patterned rugs decorated the floor. "Here we are. Is it to your liking or shall we move elsewhere?" Nariko asked, taking her hand to escort her up the steps onto the platform. "Please, this is beyond anything I've ever seen before. I mean, we are only having lunch and I honestly didn't expect this much." Mika replied modestly, sitting down on a chair that he pulled out for her. "Come sit over here, Ryuji" She signaled, tapping the chair beside her.

Kaji let out a low whistle " agreed " he muttered walking over to the chair beside Mika's chair

"My father will be joining us shortly. He says for us not to wait to eat, he wouldn't want our guests to starve now would, he?" The purple-eyed male mused, a butler coming up from behind him and lifting the tops on the many trays of food. "Please, don't be shy. Take what you like without regrets." Nariko stated, launching a meat fork into a juicy steak and placing it on his plate. "So, Mika, how are you liking it here in Kusagakure? I know you work for a popular paper in the Grass country but, that you've never been to the capital before." Mika smiled, taking a baked potato and some rice onto her plate. "It has been great! Your house is incredibly lovely. Just the whole ambiance is breath-taking." Nariko smirked, "I knew you would be impressed. How about you Ryuji, what do you think of our city?"

" It does not matter what I think " ryuji said scribbling arrogant at the top of his note book "tell me Nariko san how is the crime rate in the capital "

Mika stepped on Kaji's foot lightly under the table, "Don't be rude! He is giving us important information!" She hissed in his ear, turning back to Nariko and beaming him a flawless smile. Nariko looked a Ryuji strangely before talking between bites of steak, "Well... our crime rate is... fairly low except.... for recently it increased...a bit but, it really is nothing to worry about... we take good care... of our citizens and our... guards are top notch." He boasted, wiping his mouth with a napkin.

kaji sipped on some tea. he hissed into the cup as mika stepped on his foot. Kaji set the cup down and wrote something else in his note book 'Baka' under arrogant

Mika sighed as she viewed the text Kaji wrote on the paper. She poked at her potato and plopped a little piece into her mouth. Nariko stood from the table, looking off behind her. She turned to see the kage walking up the path into the gazebo and wave at them, "Hello my guests. How are you enjoying your stay?" He asked, sitting on the most elegant chair and snapping his fingers, the butler presenting him with a plate filled with food. "Oh it has been fabulous!" Mika smiled, sipping at her water.

kaji turned the page in his note book " after noon sir "
' snob ' was written first on this page

"So, my son here told me that this whole lunch here was set up to talk about a certain someone to retrieve information. This information I hold is rather confidential but, Nariko practically begged me to have me speak with you. But, why are you so curious?" The kage asked, shooting her an inquiring look. Mika straightened out her dress and smacked her lips, "Well, if you must know I am a journalist for a very exclusive news magazine and I've heard that this man, Reizo Anzai, would make a great article spread. That is why I've come and also, if you do indeed give me this information, I was planning on writing another article on the greatness of Kusagakure and their wonderful kage." She said the last part with a wink. The kage chuckled and nodded, "I see. And who are you?" He asked, pointing at Kaji.

" Ryuji Midori her note taking assistant " he said glancing up " she does the talking I write down her conversations " he said with a shrug " I also act as a bodyguard when we interview convicts and such "