Tsunade's Office

[Tsunade]

Tsunade settled into her chair and glared angrily at the mound of paperwork that lay before her on her desk. She knew she had to get to it, but paper work was annoying and she really hated doing it.

She ruffled through a few loose sheets of paper when she came to a recommendation that must have been dropped off last night. The handwriting was familiar, and after looking at the signature and realizing that it was from Nicholas, she decided to read over the document more clearly and carefully.

Letting out a few choice curse words, she yelled for someone to fetch the a few people and bring them to her office immediately. She openned a small drawer to her desk and let her fingertips carress a bottle softly.

"Its going to be a hard morning already, I could really use a drink.. " She said to no one really. She let out a frustrated sigh and closed the drawer.

[Sachi Akita]

Sachi slowed her pace as she entered the Hokage's office. She wrinkled her nose at Nicholas. "You really need to lighten up some Nick. Being serious all the time just isn't healthy.. Gran....Lady Tsunade can tell you that. Right Ma'am?" Sachi asked.

She smiled innocently at the Hokage.

[Nicholas]

"I take it that you've read my recommendation regarding the pending mission to the Sound?"
Nicholas said, respectfully stopping about 10 feet from Tsunade's desk, cloak completely hiding his body with his brown eyes just visible over the brim of the cloak's high neck.

[Tsunade]

Tsunade glared at Sachi, but turned her attention to Nicholas.

"I did. Thats the reason I called you here. I've sent Akemi to gather a few of the ones who are planning on going on this mission so that I can get the information that I need. I thought you may be interested in learning more about it as well. They should be here soon." She informed.

[Nicholas]

Nicholas politely nodded.
"It's been somewhat difficult - you told me not to give away any details regarding my current assignment to anyone, so I wasn't able to simply explain why I wanted to keep them in the village." Nicholas said, quickly glancing down at Sachi.

[Tsunade]

"I understand," Tsunade stated, also looking at Sachi who now seemed to be in a world all of her own,moving her head from side to side.

"We may either have to put your assignment on hold or, perhaps the two will coincide with each other. I'm waiting for Kekeya Sasaki to give the details of this mission he and his friends hope to leave on. I would ask Sachi, but I don't think she'd be very useful."

[Nicholas]

Nicholas nodded once more, and made no movement after that as he simply and silently waited for the other group to arrive.

[Akemi Yamagata]

Akemi walked in a few minutes later. She stood by the door and saluted the Hokage in a professional manner.

"I've brought Kekeya Sasaki as you've requested Lady Hokage." Akemi informed.

[Nicholas]

Appearing not to move below the neckline, Nicholas looked over his right shoulder to get a clear look at the door and the people walking in.

[Kekeya Sasaki]

Kekeya walked in the office with his usual stone face. "You requested me Miss Tsunade?" He stood with his hands in his pockets, looking her straight in the eyes.

[Tsunade]

"Thank you Akemi, you can stay." Tsunade said before turning her attention on Kekeya.

"I understand that you and a group of your friends are planning a mission of your own Sasaki? Why don't you fill me in on the details." She said, attempting to sound professional.

"Nicholas, if you have any questions when he's done, feel free to ask." she informed.

[Kekeya Sasaki]

Kekeya was able to sense the difference in her voice. "I'm sure you've heard those tall tales of The Great Trio, or God's Triforce? One, who represented the God of the sky. The second, represented the God of the sea. And the third, the God of the underworld. Correct? I'm sure it is rather famous." Tsunade gave a nod, and Kekeya turned to Nicholas. "Have you?"

[Nicholas]

"No, I haven't. Until I joined Konoha four years ago, I had stuck to simple mercenary work. Before that I was........ rather isolated from the outside world for a good five and a half years."

[Kekeya Sasaki]

Kekeya turned. "Really? I'm suprised a mercenary hasn't heard of this story. Should I explain then?" Kekeya popped his neck.

[Nicholas]

"By all means. I'm not surprised that I hadn't heard of it before, though, since I mostly kept an eye on organizations rather than individuals. Only time I ever investigated people was when doing a background check on a client or when I needed to get into someone's head for a job."