Mari returned the kiss, a hand moving to Kaname's lower back. She broke the kiss off after a moment and looked at her friend.<strong>"And just who do you think you are talking to?"</strong>Mari pouted, nipping her on the nose quickly.<strong>"I am one of the most skilled ninja in the entire village when it comes to manipulating chakra."</strong><br/><br/>Mari pushed Kaname back, so that she was on top. She pinned the girl with both hands, looking down at her. Her eyes softened and a small smile crept along her face.<strong>"I... owe my clan everything Kaname-chan. I'm the eldest child and responsible for representing the clan in this generation. But I don't want that to get in the way of who I can be with."</strong>She kissed Kaname's forehead.<strong>"And I know you. You'd let yourself bear a child just to see the the Mikazuke clan get upset. I am hardly pure, Kaname, there have been one or two others... but if the only reason you would wish to sleep with him is to carry his seed in your womb, then I'm going to have to say no."</strong>Her long hair framed the two, blocking out any light that might be coming from Sakumo's chakra orb.