This particular night was going to be exciting for the young boy. It was so, only because today was his first C Rank assignment! Although, he did like the simple things with the D and E ranks but, weren’t these to be more fun? He would soon find out, today’s mission was a bodyguard assignment. Fair enough, deterring trouble as a ninja shouldn’t be too difficult despite the fact he was just an eight year old academy student. That didn’t matter to the boy at all, not in the slightest. He rolled up the scroll with the mission details, tucked it at his waist, and crossed his arms.
He was the only person to belittle himself the most, getting his thoughts together he proceeded through town until at the venue. It was a tavern, usually people would get to drunk and start gambling, and that in itself would lead a more variety of mess the owner could just simply, not deal with it. It was job to maintain the upkeep of the entire place, if anyone were to offer any physical friction, well, his loss. Simple enough, Shouyu thought that a hard stare, but also a nice smile would help invite people to come and enjoy themselves, hopefully didn’t need to make an example to prove his point.
At the Venue, Shouyu greeted the owner, and staff, introducing himself and they even seemed to have heard of him and his small deeds for the others, which is why he was recommended for the job despite his youthfulness. The kid grinned shyly, and thanked the staff. What made it cool was that they even had their own uniform him! A dark kimono with bleeding cherry blossoms that was sure to stand out, and strike fear into those wanting to cause turmoil in the tavern.
The night started off smooth, people flooded in early but only for meals in general at first. The place was bustling with conversation, it was hard to keep up your own in a normal tone with someone, unless speaking directly into their ear. That was how the servants kept in contact, always moving and stopping for the slightest second to relay a message from one, to the other. They even contacted him in that way, to direct Shouyu to stand by tables that were growing too loud, and it did in fact, calm things down with him walking around the place.
He kept a stern face, waving at whoever greeted him, bowing his head gently, nodding, showing emotion and that he wasn’t some trained killing machine but here for the general safety of the public. The night dragged on into the later hours where other shops began to close, but at this time the tavern would begin to serve small plates, and bottles of sake. The owner did this because it was always good for money, and a place where the older folks can escape, catch up, and enjoy themselves. But every now and then, the young guys will come around and have a bit too much, and get overwhelmed by their drunken ego.
It didn’t seem like tonight was going to be any trouble. Shouyu had enough time to even help carry some extra dishes to the back, serve a few plates and still maintain his surveillance of the area. The venue at first at the switch from dinner to late night, vacated except a few several tables, and refilled with a new crowd, of new faces and more than likely, different backgrounds and reasons why they have come at this time. Yes, true enough, these were the younger adults, seemingly getting off work and wanting to enjoy some late night grub and drinks.
Even this crowd seemed okay, they noticed Shouyu immediately and some of even eyed him the wrong way, his response was the same cold, staggering gaze. They eventually all looked it away, maybe even distraught to be stared down by some kid. Even then, it was his job, and Shouyu expected these adults would be mindful of his duty and respect that. The night continued until closing hours, most of the tables had left and were getting cleaned off except two. Both tables a crowd of three finishing up their last cups, all the while just staring at the old man who owned the place. Shouyu escorted them out after they finished with rather respectful parting. The old man, asked if Shouyu could escort him home, of which, he happily agreed to.
[WC 750]
He was the only person to belittle himself the most, getting his thoughts together he proceeded through town until at the venue. It was a tavern, usually people would get to drunk and start gambling, and that in itself would lead a more variety of mess the owner could just simply, not deal with it. It was job to maintain the upkeep of the entire place, if anyone were to offer any physical friction, well, his loss. Simple enough, Shouyu thought that a hard stare, but also a nice smile would help invite people to come and enjoy themselves, hopefully didn’t need to make an example to prove his point.
At the Venue, Shouyu greeted the owner, and staff, introducing himself and they even seemed to have heard of him and his small deeds for the others, which is why he was recommended for the job despite his youthfulness. The kid grinned shyly, and thanked the staff. What made it cool was that they even had their own uniform him! A dark kimono with bleeding cherry blossoms that was sure to stand out, and strike fear into those wanting to cause turmoil in the tavern.
The night started off smooth, people flooded in early but only for meals in general at first. The place was bustling with conversation, it was hard to keep up your own in a normal tone with someone, unless speaking directly into their ear. That was how the servants kept in contact, always moving and stopping for the slightest second to relay a message from one, to the other. They even contacted him in that way, to direct Shouyu to stand by tables that were growing too loud, and it did in fact, calm things down with him walking around the place.
He kept a stern face, waving at whoever greeted him, bowing his head gently, nodding, showing emotion and that he wasn’t some trained killing machine but here for the general safety of the public. The night dragged on into the later hours where other shops began to close, but at this time the tavern would begin to serve small plates, and bottles of sake. The owner did this because it was always good for money, and a place where the older folks can escape, catch up, and enjoy themselves. But every now and then, the young guys will come around and have a bit too much, and get overwhelmed by their drunken ego.
It didn’t seem like tonight was going to be any trouble. Shouyu had enough time to even help carry some extra dishes to the back, serve a few plates and still maintain his surveillance of the area. The venue at first at the switch from dinner to late night, vacated except a few several tables, and refilled with a new crowd, of new faces and more than likely, different backgrounds and reasons why they have come at this time. Yes, true enough, these were the younger adults, seemingly getting off work and wanting to enjoy some late night grub and drinks.
Even this crowd seemed okay, they noticed Shouyu immediately and some of even eyed him the wrong way, his response was the same cold, staggering gaze. They eventually all looked it away, maybe even distraught to be stared down by some kid. Even then, it was his job, and Shouyu expected these adults would be mindful of his duty and respect that. The night continued until closing hours, most of the tables had left and were getting cleaned off except two. Both tables a crowd of three finishing up their last cups, all the while just staring at the old man who owned the place. Shouyu escorted them out after they finished with rather respectful parting. The old man, asked if Shouyu could escort him home, of which, he happily agreed to.
[WC 750]