Chiyo watched Hitomi speak quietly and stoically, standing there patiently as she retorted.<br/><br/>"Forgive me."<br/><br/>She remained silent for a while before adding, "I would not have asked for your help if I did not think wandering non were without merit."<br/><br/>Asking for her help was a nice way of putting it, "I merely lament your... situation. A ninja of your talent could learn from all the jounin of her village, from world class shinobi, a ninja with your ability... Well, more than just one man, however knowledgable he is."<br/><br/>She looked back down the road, towards the stop, "So, can you transform into Aimi? If anyone recognizes you, you'll be just that much closer to ridding yourself of me."<br/><br/>It was hard to tell whether she was being humorous with that last remark. It sounded like her joke, but her tone was flat and her mind impenetrable.