[Open] He decided to turn this into a visit while he was in town.

[silverterror]

Where: Konoha
When: November 2nd-4th
Notes: He was sent to pick up a merchant and drop off some paperwork that needed a ranking nin to protect it. Of course that left him with a couple days of lag time to account for.

He'd dropped off the paperwork just hours before, and in the process made sure that the Hokage was aware of his presence. That meant that he had a group of watchers following him around, he could practically feel their eyes burning into him, but he didn't mind. So long as he was permitted to do as he liked within allowed areas, then he saw no issue with being watched so closely.

Primarily checking on the two Konoha shinobi that actually had even the remotest hint of importance to him, actually, but he was in no particular hurry to get there. He had until the morning after next before he had to leave again after all.

Comments

[abileunaspada]

"Is that right? I guess you already have a place to stay?" In stark contrast to their last meeting she felt completely relaxed, happy to hear him instead of confused and shocked. It was nice to think that he was there because he respected her letter, even if it likely really was just a mission assigned to him.

"I guess it's nice to have the warmer temperatures though. I remember being surprised by the warmer winter here."

[silverterror]

"We've had icy rain starting up already at home." It was an agreement, and he inclined his head as he studied her thoughtfully. "And no, I hadn't gotten that far."

[abileunaspada]

"... I could try and ask, but I'm not sure uncle would appreciate it," She sighed, frowning a bit before shaking it off and beckoning Sephiroth closer, "I know where the guest apartments and some of the nicer inns are though. There are even some with private baths around."

... Obito'd forgive her for being a little late to help house Sephiroth while he stayed, right?

[silverterror]

"I'll be satisfied enough with the guest apartments." He lifted a hand, waving it off with a single sharp flick of his fingers before his hand dropped back to his side. "You have nowhere to be?"

[abileunaspada]

"I have to do paperwork around the missions' office, but I'm not due there for around twenty minutes. We have enough time to go and get you booked into one of the guest apartments so you can set your stuff down at least."

[silverterror]

He gave her a sidelong stare at that. "I hardly carry much Adela."

[abileunaspada]

"... Can you let me try to be a good host please, Seph?" She gave him a flat look, holding it for a few seconds before she smiled and laughed, "I know we can't carry a whole ton as a necessity, but it'll still be nice if you don't leave it to the last second."

[silverterror]

He gave her a sidelong stare. "If you insist."

[abileunaspada]

"I do insist, thanks," Her smile turned into a bratty grin before she led the way, glancing around every so often to see if Sephiroth took interest in any of the market stalls they happened to pass. Yes, Adela was taking the most direct route to get there, but there were still quite a few shops along the way.

[silverterror]

"I almost get the sense you're taking me on a tour." It was a thoughtfully phrased statement, and he kept up easily.

[abileunaspada]

"Not on purpose, believe it or not. This actually is the most direct route to the guest apartments," In spite of the words she was still smiling, relaxed as she glanced to him on occasion. Was he interested in any of them? Who knew... But maybe she should take him to the Yamanaka flower shop sometime, show him some of the things that he likely wouldn't see often in Kiri. He was welcome there after all, as far as she knew -- she doubted she'd be able to walk with him like this otherwise.

[silverterror]

He inclined his head with a hum of understanding, memorizing the path as he had... cause to actually use the apartments now.

[abileunaspada]

After a few minutes she finally turned into a building, holding the door open for Sephiroth and stepping back so that he could register at the counter. It'd be cheaper than an inn but it was for ninja on missions, so it really was the smartest choice for accomodations at the moment.

[silverterror]

He glanced over at her, then signed in before moving back and seeing if she intended to linger.

[abileunaspada]

"Is there anything else you need, Sephiroth? I want to know if there's anything else I can do before heading in -- I'm gonna be busy most of the day after this."

[silverterror]

He felt his lips curl the faintest bit, then he shook his head. "Tend to your duties, you have tomorrow to find time to hover."

[abileunaspada]

"I could say the same for you," The jibe was playful as a smile tugged at her lips, and she gave Sephiroth a simple wave before she ran off to the office. Yeah, today was a pretty good day -- seeing him again after all this, feeling that things had at least started to get better between them... It was kind of hard to not count today as a good day after that.