Day at school

[Oki]

Oki laughed.

"It's alright, Kira, no harm done. Ikihane, this is Kira. Kira, this is Ikihane of the hawk clan. He was with me on my last mission."

[Yuki]

The Hawk again bowed, as much as a hawk can bow. "I trust that you are starting classes today in Oki's class. I will be part of the later day's demonstration of ninja techniques. Are you excited or nervous?" he asked Kira...

[Kira]

Standing upright again, Kira made sure to keep her bangs covering her eyes. Her mother had always told her that they showed such emotion when she was little. Her posture was ridged the moment that Oki said that this hawk was one the last mission with her, the one she got hurt in.

Placing her hands behind her back and clasping them tightly Kira fought down the anger consuming her for a moment. She hated the thought of someone being there when Oki-senpai got her and from what she saw the hawk was not harmed at all. Keeping her voice as passive as she could she focused on a vision of her mother to calm herself down.

Neither Ikihane-senpai, right now I feel more determined then anything else.

[Oki]

Oki saw the change come over Kira and tilted her head to the side questioningly. The girl was upset, she knew as much, but she wasn't sure why. She had seemed so excited a few moments ago when she saw Ikihane.

[Yuki]

Like Oki, Ikihane's head tilted sideways and he looked at Kira questioningly. "You will learn, in time, that it is valuable for a ninja to learn to hide their emotions. The stronger the emotion, the more easily other ninjas will be able to sense it," Ikihane informed the young student. The hawk also looked at Oki, knowing she would infer that he understood Yuki to have been the cause of her discomfort upon his entrance as well.

"That being said, what angers you so, Kira?"

[Kira]

Biting her lip, Kira looked up from behind her bangs and shifted slightly from one foot to another. It was a habit that she was trying to get out of since her father called her on it not that long ago.

Gomen, Ikihane-senpai.... I just don't like that Oki-senpai got hurt on her last mission is all, the thought of her being harmed angers me... I don't know why but it does. I promise to stay calm though...

[Oki]

"Kira," Oki said gently, smiling fondly at the girl. "Remember what I told you? People get hurt on missions some times, it's a fact we all accept when we accept the forehead protectors. It's not Ikihane's fault that I got hurt. He tried his best to help. But he's right," Oki said softly, acknowledging his censure. "Strong emotions are easily used against us, but you also have time to learn how to master them before they master you."

[Yuki]

Ikihane nodded his agreement to Oki. "I assure you, were it up to me, the village of the hidden leaf would have no need for medical ninjas. Unfortuantely, this is not up to me, but we all work to minimise the potential to harm for our own..."

He momentarily turned his attention to Oki. "And will you be coming for this afternoon's demonstration of ninja techniques with Yuki and I as well?" He already knew the answer, but he was more paying attention to her reaction than her words now anyway...

[Oki]

Oki nodded once.

"I wouldn't dream of missing it, especially since now I know Kira-chan's going to be there. I need to show her what her big sister can do so she doesn't worry so much."

[Kira]

Nodding her head, Kira knew that she was over-reacting but until she understood her own emotions it wasn't likely she would be able to control them completely. I wonder if Dadd- no Outo-sama now... would show me how he does it? I'm sure he'll help me...

Looking at Oki Kira smiled slightly to show that she understood and would try harder

[Yuki]

Ikihane hadn't expected that responce at all, especially after what he had heard from Yuki about what had transpired between the two of them after he had left... "Then... You plan to spare against Yuki?" he asked, reading into her words a little bit...

[Oki]

Oki blinked in genuine surprise.

"I didn't know I was supposed to spar with him. But if that's what they want of me, I certainly will..."

[Kira]

Sitting down, Kira watched as the other two spoke. Biting her lips she stopped her lip from asking about this Yuki, it didn't bother her that they spoke of someone she didn't know. The thought of seeing Oki demonstrate how she can take care of herself made her happy but as she didn't know this Yuki it made her worry.

Oki-senpai is still hurt... she shouldn't be fighting against someone, even in a spar right now... she should probably be resting...

Seeing Oki respond Kira wondered if maybe even she realized that she shouldn't be fighting and resting instead. Sighing mentally Kira once again cursed her own age, if she was older then maybe she would be able to help Oki more.

[Yuki]

"You misread my intentions to the question, Oki," Ikihane said. "I was merely asking your intentions. You and my Yuki have had a... Rough, past," he intoned carefully. "It is no one's intention to have you fight him, though, if you should choose to... Well... I see no harm in that..."

Ikihane looked towards the hallway. "It would seem my presence is requested. Oki, Kara-chan," Ikihane said, bowing to each in turn. "I look forward to your presence, or your own demonstration, as they case may be..."

[Oki]

Relief washed through Oki when Ikihane said the choice was hers. She'd had no intentions of sparring anyone today, much less Yuki.

"I think Yuki would be better served finding another sparring partner, Ikihane. I'd prefer to stay away from it altogether for a while." She waved the hawk off and smiled at Kira again.

"It sounds like you'll be in for quite a demonstration this afternoon, Kira-chan!"