A small chance to relax

^Ryumika had finally gotten sometime to herself. After helping out at the medical center, all she wanted to do was take a nap. But then again, she'd been indoors all day and didn't feel like dealing with the other girls at the moment. So with a little bit of stealth, she exited the village and walked along it's wall until she reached the Crystal River Grotto. The beautiful stream with it's perfect looking water immediately made her happy. She kicked off her shoes and sat on the edge of the grotto, letting the spray of the crystal water tickle her toes. She leaned her head back and closed her eyes as she relaxed and felt the wind caress her body.^

"Mm, it doesn't get any better than this!"

^She told herself. If things could remain as peaceful as this, she would have no problem staying in the Night Terran. That is, if it wouldn't forsake her goal of becoming a Licensed Sorceress. She should already be a Sophomore in High School. She needed to quickly get enough money to enroll in Arc Nueva High before it was too late.^

"Yes, it is wonderful to escape into nature every once in a while." The soft voice of Hinata would come from right next to Ryumika. The Kage had made no sound as she approached the young girl, so she probably wouldn't have noticed her. She stood in all her elegance, her arms folded and a small smile on her face. Her eyes were closed and she felt the tingling splashes of the grotto along with the embracing caress of the wind against her body. Her hair fluttered lightly behind her and she opened her eyes to look down at Ryumika with a warm smile.

"Hello, Ms. Hakubi, I hope I have not disturbed your peace. I too, needed a moment away from the rest of the girls." Hinata admitted.

"WAH!?"

^Ryumika hadn't expected anyone to show up out of the blue, especially the Yorukage herself! She blanched and shrunk back in fear at the woman's sudden appearance. However, the shock settled soon as Hinata spoke and Ryumika looked away in embarrassment.^

"Um...n-no, you haven't disturbed me. It's an honor that you would join me Yorukage-sama!"

^Ryumika bowed to the beautiful and elegant woman on her knees.^

"If you don't mind me asking, is everything alright Yorukage-sama?"