"I guess that is the bright side to being ordinary, hmm?" Kotone tapped her cheek, "No lofty expectations here in Suna, huh?"<br/><br/>She shook her head, "You wouldn't know it by looking at her, but Makoto had it the same way... Before everyone gave up on her, I guess. 'Oooh, she's the next genius puppeteer.' they said, like Kankuro and Chiyo and Sasori."<br/><br/>"That's why she hides in that puppet of hers." Kotone sighed, "Ever since she learned how to build 'em that big. So... I guess you're not the only one flying under the radar, huh? Hey, that's what being a ninja's all about! I'll just be happy if we make Chuunin in these exams... I've got no need to prove myself past that."<br/><br/>She slung the miniature Koto off her back, "Mind if I play?"