Inari ensconced herself in the cheery cafe in Steel Canyon. She had checked the security of the bank to ensure there'd be no surprises the next time Kara the Scorpion offered her a transfer schedule. As expected, it was laughable.
She smiled as the barista delivered the "CuppaJo" espresso. The coffee was so much better here compared to the Isles. Inari planned to enjoy her drink and then make her way back into Siren's Call and then to the Isles. She took a sip, savoring the complex aromas that most of the people here were too scent-blind to appreciate.
She turned a half-lidded gaze to the seat across from her. "You can stop hiding now."
The kunoichi faded into view, causing Inari to smile wistfully in memory. It was Akai, one of kaa-san's jounin. She was based on the body and soul-memories of Katsuragi no Sato no Akane, a talented kunoichi well-known for her seduction technique. Kaa-san had bonded her with freely-given permission and secured several political alliances through marriages, assassinations, and scandals, ensuring the futures and survival of the five ninja clans under Lady Nogitsune's protection.
Inari's first fox-possession had been of one of Akane's daughters, so she had some fondness for who Akai had once been. After some "catching up" small talk that was really coded ninja speech, the kunoichi before her placed a sealed missive on the table and faded from view again.
Inari lowered the ambient temperature to create a shimmering mirage that obscured her from view and made her way into Siren's Call. She would read her mother's message someplace more secure.
After chasing the loathsome Bizarre Mouse from the base, Inari opened the missive and read the contents. Kaa-san's precise, neat calligraphy was elegant, yet direct and to the point.
Inari-chan,
This one hopes that her missive finds you well. It has come to this one's attention that Silver Mantis seeks assistance with a minor problem. It is strongly advised that you undertake this task.
This one has some undertakings that will benefit from the appearance of the Infamous cooperating with Recluse-dono's organization.
Your mother,
Chiyuki no Mori no Nogitsune, Shodaime Kitsunekage
''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''
-- James Nicoll
She smiled as the barista delivered the "CuppaJo" espresso. The coffee was so much better here compared to the Isles. Inari planned to enjoy her drink and then make her way back into Siren's Call and then to the Isles. She took a sip, savoring the complex aromas that most of the people here were too scent-blind to appreciate.
She turned a half-lidded gaze to the seat across from her. "You can stop hiding now."
The kunoichi faded into view, causing Inari to smile wistfully in memory. It was Akai, one of kaa-san's jounin. She was based on the body and soul-memories of Katsuragi no Sato no Akane, a talented kunoichi well-known for her seduction technique. Kaa-san had bonded her with freely-given permission and secured several political alliances through marriages, assassinations, and scandals, ensuring the futures and survival of the five ninja clans under Lady Nogitsune's protection.
Inari's first fox-possession had been of one of Akane's daughters, so she had some fondness for who Akai had once been. After some "catching up" small talk that was really coded ninja speech, the kunoichi before her placed a sealed missive on the table and faded from view again.
Inari lowered the ambient temperature to create a shimmering mirage that obscured her from view and made her way into Siren's Call. She would read her mother's message someplace more secure.
After chasing the loathsome Bizarre Mouse from the base, Inari opened the missive and read the contents. Kaa-san's precise, neat calligraphy was elegant, yet direct and to the point.
Inari-chan,
This one hopes that her missive finds you well. It has come to this one's attention that Silver Mantis seeks assistance with a minor problem. It is strongly advised that you undertake this task.
This one has some undertakings that will benefit from the appearance of the Infamous cooperating with Recluse-dono's organization.
Your mother,
Chiyuki no Mori no Nogitsune, Shodaime Kitsunekage
''We don't just borrow words; on occasion, English has pursued other languages down alleyways to beat
them unconscious and rifle their pockets for new vocabulary.''
-- James Nicoll
