Yamanaka Ino (Iris)

Normally, missions were given out by the desk Chuunin, who marked down which mission scrolls had gone out and which teams were capable of handling each level of missions.

( Warning: Dark/disturbing matters being discussed. )

"No further comments," she said, voice far more level than her stomach felt. "Mission accepted."

Reno's voice echoing in her head: You do the job.

[NFB, NFI, OOC a-okay. Warning: Dark/disturbing matters being discussed.]

Konoha was a warm contrast to the lack of power and heat in the dorms. That wasn’t why she was shivering though, trying not to, as her thoughts spiraled around her head, over and over. She had to stop shivering, chin up, back straight, hands shaking a bit though she had them clasped behind her back so that they weren’t right there for everyone to see. Had to look professional, had to... be a ninja. All over again.

( Baby steps. )

Mission accomplished, then, in more ways than one.

Ino woke up and peered around her room. She grinned at the sight of Shikamaru and Chouji both still sleeping then flopped back down on her bed in an attempt to get more sleep. Half an hour later she was still awake and was staring at the ceiling bored out of her mind.

She considered waking them. Then decided she’d be nice and let them sleep. Besides, there was someone she needed to talk to.

Being careful to keep things quiet she got changed and brushed her hair. She was almost out the door when she paused and padded back to her desk. Drawing out a sheet of paper she wrote a quick note.

Gone to see Dad. I feel fine. Don’t worry about me.

She signed it and drew little flowers around the edges, then stuck it on her bed where they’d be sure to notice it. Ino then slipped out of the room.

[Establishy unless the boys feel like waking up and finding the note. Ino is gone.]