Maki was waiting for Tashi at the edge of the roof, feet dangling off the side. She was dressed in her black ninja suit from neck to ankle, eschewing the armor she often wore while on mission and all her gear save for a single katana laid upon her lap. Her hair was done up in the bun he last saw during his time as her student.<br/><br/>When the Mibu youth ascended to the top of the tower, the kunoichi picked up her sword and smiled. She lifted the sheathed weapon onto her shoulder and smiled, saying to him, "We'll fight using the blunt edge only, ah?"<br/><br/>"Wouldn't want to send you back to the Daimyo all bruised up, now... would we?"<br/><br/><hr/><br/>Suzume looked concerned, standing up and embracing Jun deeply when they met. The others at the table were quickly dispersed from them, and the man stood upright as well, his alarmed expression evident even through the dark glasses. After the wolf kunoichi explained her story, he relaxed.<br/><br/>Scratching his fuzzy chin, the man looked annoyed as he furrowed his brow and said, "My young lady... As a shinobi, it is my duty to right the wrongs inflicted upon the common people." He couldn't help but hide his enthusiasm, excitedly speaking almost hurriedly, "Bring me to the place where you found this base man- you need not suffer his crimes to go unanswered."<br/><br/>"I fear punishing the wrong man lest you accompany me." He smiled widely, "But don't worry.<em> You'll be safe with me.</em>"