she knew it was a bad idea to have agreed to come later than tengfei, there were so many people here and she was definitely lost. he couldn't have met her someone at the edge of the village? annoying. though it was probably him testing her (or just being mean, it was a 50-50 to be honest). but now she was stuck walking through the village and looking for their inn that they were supposed to stay in and it was way too hot for just aimless wandering. pride too stubborn to let her stoop to ask for directions and feet not that tired yet that she couldn't keep walking. but damn, she wanted a nap after travelling, was that so hard to ask for? [break][break] her thoughts are interrupted when she stumbles over something, catching herself before falling, peering around to see what it was that she tripped over. "ah... was it you?" yukio asks when she sees the bright eyes peering at her from just inside an alley after not seeing anything where she'd been walking. "come here, i didn't mean to startle you~." voice soft, charming as she calls out to what she thinks is a small puppy, hoping to coax it out from the shadows.
[attr="class","pwfbody"] a fluffy tail wags very slowly at the gentle voice spoken towards it. very slowly, pulling out from the shadows is a fluffy white dog. its fur puffs out, barely allowing the doe black eyes to peek out from under it as it settles before the woman with a soft 'woof'. the dog continues to sweep its fluffy tail along the ground like a broom in slow movements, seemingly okay despite the small setback earlier between the two. with a large yawn, it stretches its forelegs forward and raises its back end to stretch out its back before collapsing on the ground to lay before the woman. setting its head on its paws, closing its eyes. it seemed rather tired.[break][break]
❛ yukimaru... ❜ a tired voice calls out. the dog immediately lets out a whine but doesn't move. the white-haired man stares down at the dog with somber red eyes before situating their attention towards the strawberry-haired woman. the six-foot and one-inch man offers a shallow bow towards the woman, letting out a weary sigh. the hidden cloud headband hangs loosely around his neck and the red downward stripes of the inuzuka clan at his cheeks, the man wore typical attire for shinobi of his village. at his side remained another ninken, much larger than the other dog. wolfish in stature with the pelt of a fox. its amber eyes center on the woman with steel and alertness but remain seated at his partner's side.[break][break]
❛ my apologies, i hope he didn't cause any issues. he's rather old and often wanders. ❜ the man speaks carefully in a quiet tone. the dark bags under the jonin's eyes paint a clear picture of someone who had tireless nights recently, despite that the light frown at the man's lips manages to pull upwards into a faint smile.[break][break]
she can't help the small squeal of excitement she let's out at seeing the fluffy white dog come out from the shadows, crouching down to be closer to it as it settles before her and seems to calmly accept her apology for scaring it. she's reaching out to pet him when a voice calls out to it, causing the dog to whine and her head to shoot up to look at the owner of the voice - and seemingly the dog. [break][break] "no, he's okay! i was afraid i had startled him." she replies as she straightens up, realizing just how much taller the other man was compared to her. 'ahh, inuzuka.' yukio can tell from the red stripes on the man's face, that made sense now about the dog before her and the one by his side who looked far more intimidating than the one she had been about to pet. [break][break] she notices the hidden cloud headband around his neck, her own tied around her waist to signify her hidden mist village alliance. smile on her face as she introduces herself with a small bow of her own. "i'm yukio, it's nice to meet you, yukimaru." she directs towards the white dog before looking up at the man for his own introduction.
[attr="class","pwfbody"] yukimaru remains laid on the ground, hoping for that pet but once the woman pulls away to address towards his partner he let out a whine. stretching himself out as he inched closer on his belly, hoping to find some way to get the girl to pet him anyway.[break][break]
kegawa's own red hues slowly took the woman's appearance in, his gaze lingering at the kirigakure headband tied to her waist. his expression doesn't change from the faint friendliness, but yukio might sense something off before it disappears at the bright fanged smile the man offers to the woman.[break][break]
❛ well met, yukio. i am kegawa inuzuka. ❜ he introduces, pressing a hand to his chest gently. it would be silly for him to not introduce his clan considering it was rather obvious. crossing his arms over his chest, he lets out a chuckle as he looks down at the ninken still silently and desperately hoping for some pets from the woman.[break][break]
❛ if you want to give yukimaru a pet, you are more than welcome to it. they are both rather friendly. ❜ he states, unfolding his arms to settle a hand at the top of kakimaru's head. at once the ninken lets his tongue hang out of his mouth and closes his eyes happily. the staunch and rigid position he had, relaxing into a more friendly one.[break][break]
her face breaks into a bright smile once she's given permission to pet, instantly squatting back down and using both hands to love all over the older dog. "you're such a handsome puppy, yukimaru, you must get all the pets from people." she coos at the ninken, the unspoken 'so is your master' lingers in her mind, as she strokes his head before adjusting her position to reach whatever he wants scratched the most.[break][break] "if you're not careful, i might want to take you home with me!" yukio had always wanted a dog, though she supposed she shouldn't be talking about stealing another shinobi's ninken, especially not one from kumogakure. but the white ball of fluff was rather adorable and she couldn't help but feel more relaxed just by petting him.[break][break] "and who is that one?" nods towards the larger, orange ninken, eyes curious now that he doesn't look like he's in attack mode though she's certain that he can flip the switch at a moments notice.
[attr="class","pwfbody"] yukimaru was in heaven. his floofy cheeks took all the cooing and pets and loving as they could. his slightly curled tail wagging slowly and happily as he moved closer towards the woman. his wet black nose sniffed at her face, ready to give a few gentle licks in thanks for the love he had been hoping for.[break][break]
a soft sigh escapes from the inuzuka's lips, ruby eyes softening a tad at the interaction. letting out a chuckle at her comment of wanting to take him home. he was certain that the older ninken wouldn't object to it, in fact he'd be happy to retire. even if the ninken would grow tired of it quickly enough to go back out to get on the battlefield.[break][break]
❛ oh don't say that, he'll take up your offer if you keep loving on him like that. ❜ the man teases lightly, taking a step forward to make his way closer towards the woman. he settles himself down onto one knee, giving yukimaru a small pet as he smiles. at the mention of his other ninken, he sets his hand gently ontop of the larger wolf's head before draping his arm around its shoulders.[break][break]
❛ this boy over here is kakimaru. give yukio your best impression, partner. ❜ he grins out towards the ninken. kakimaru gives out a small wuff in his breath before setting his amber eyes on the woman. he lifts up one paw, pulling his leg close to his chest as his tail sweeps along the ground in heavy beats. kakimaru lets out a bark in greeting before setting his paw back onto the ground, closing his eyes as he extends his heat out like he's ready to be commended for his friendliness. kegawa lets out a laugh. ❛ these two are suckers for pretty ladies, you'll have to excuse them. ❜[break][break]
