appointments' post!

[piggybabe]

This post is for threading with Yamanaka Ino anytime and anywhere. It can be used for Action or the Ring feature on journals (voice or written) to get in contact with her for personal conversations. This will be used primarily for 'placement' threads such as: someone left a present or 'by the way, come to this party on such-and-such' or the like

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[Action, 9/28 or 9/29, near midnight]

[keepingitcanine]

[There were many things a simple street rat was good at. Knocking politely on a someone's door and waiting for a response wasn't, however, one of them.

So, naturally, Kiba came in through the window, pulling up the frame and climbing into Ino's room with hardly a sound. He was good at that.]

Oi, Ino! Hey!

[piggybabe]

[Still feeling relieved and happy that her hero rescued her a while ago, Ino's a bit lost in her thoughts. They mostly comprised of images of him, how daring and courageous he was. It's really no wonder why she fell for him like this.

Her thoughts were interrupted upon hearing his voice, a faint blush tainting her cheeks as she turns her attention to him. At least, she knows those words aren't just in her head.]

Kiba, it's you! [She approaches him with both relief and glee.] I'm glad you're here!

[keepingitcanine]

[A wide grin spreads across his face as he approaches her, and a laugh makes its way out of his throat.]

Told you I'd be back.

[Closing the distance between them, he stretches out a hand.]

Come on. I want you to show you somethin'.

[piggybabe]

I never doubted. [Not for one second. With a gentle smile on her face, Ino takes that hand. It feels warm and, even though it's a ninja's hand, soft. Oh, all the princess girly feelings~ That smile broadens, her eyes never leaving his face.]

Is it going to be a surprise? [Because he seems to like giving her these things.]

[keepingitcanine]

Maybe.

[He tugs at her hand, gently leading her towards the window. He likes it when she smiles. She should do it more often.]

Not afraid of heights, are you?

[piggybabe]

[And she will, if only for you, street rat. ♥ Shaking her head, Ino allows him to carefully lead her.]

I'm not. [A beat.] I'm not afraid of anything. [And then she smiles wider at him, her eyes gentle and caring.] As long as I'm with you.

[keepingitcanine]

[Her words make him positively beam, and not only because she'll never live it down once the night is over.]

Even if I'm not a prince? I heard your father was pretty adamant about that.

[And he's really no good at being one. Channeling chakra into his feet-because ninja and street rat still work wonderfully together-he climbs out the window, leading her up towards the rooftop.]

[piggybabe]

[Ino shakes her head again, following his lead.]

Father should understand that my heart only belongs to you.

[Yeah, she'll never be able to live this down. Also channeling chakra into her feet, Ino's positive that she'll like wherever he's taking her.]

[keepingitcanine]

If anyone can change his mind, you can. [Doesn't matter how she does it. He's fine with it either way.] You are pretty good at doing that.

[And with another few steps, he jumps onto the rooftop, letting go of her hand momentarily as Akamaru runs towards them from the other side of the roof, slowing to a stop as he comes up besides them. Kiba runs a fond hand through the dog's fur, far softer and finer than any carpet in the kingdom, he'll have you know.]

This is who I wanted you to meet last time. Ino, Akamaru. Akamaru, Ino. He's been my best friend since forever.

[piggybabe]

Why, thank you.

[Following not far behind him, Ino takes in the sight of a huge white dog and his master. The fond way Kiba gently caresses the dog's fur makes something warm inside her flutter. It just shows the caring heart she fell for.

Once introduced to his dog, Ino approaches Akamaru and pats its head.]

It's nice to meet you, Akamaru. [Then a broad smile directed at Kiba.] I'm honored to have this opportunity.

[keepingitcanine]

[Kiba is obliviously happy enough to ignore the quizzical look Akamaru is giving the both of them. But given that Akamaru is the best dog on the face of the planet, Akamaru is more than willing enough to play along. He gives a canine roll of his shoulders and wags his tail in greeting while Kiba climbs onto his back, leaving just enough room for another rider in front.]

You'll have more than that. [He offers her his hand again, sending her a rougish wink and a fanged grin.] Coming, Princess?

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[piggybabe]

[When he offered his hand once again, Ino felt her heart skip a beat. Does this mean they're going for a ride together on a magic carpet on his best friend no less? Her heart flutters at this idea, knowing that Kiba trusts her this much.

And really, that wink and grin didn't help any.]

[piggybabe]

[Smiling brightly at him, she nods.]

I thought you'd never ask.

[Taking his hand, Ino gently takes her seat on Akamaru, her legs tightly clamped together like a princess should. She's ready for the ride now.]

[keepingitcanine]

All right, boy, let's go.

[Akamaru's ears lift, a low, assenting grow radiating out of his throat as he begins to move. He's slow at first, but begins to pick up speed as he circles around, paws drumming on the building's roof.]

You might want to hang on to something.

[Akamaru turns west. Faced now with a long and unobstructed length of roof, his muscles bunch and surges forward in an inhuman burst of speed. His paws fly off the along the roof's surface, bursts of chakra blooming from each step as he reaches almost full speed as his strides lengthen. He's no more than a foot away from the edge when his muscles tense, back paws gathering chakra as they pull like a spring being wound, before the dog launches himself forward, leaping off the roof and into the night sky.

Like Kiba said, you might want to hang on for something.]

[piggybabe]

Alright.

[With a nod, she goes to hang on to Akamaru, not too tightly though since she doesn't want to hurt him. Feeling the wind caress her face and her hair, Ino thinks this is the best ride she has ever gotten in her life (or at least, during the duration of this experiment). From time to time, she glances back at Kiba with a charming smile, letting him know just how much she's very pleased right now to have his company and the company of his best friend.]

[keepingitcanine]

[There's a part of him-most of him, all of him-that's glad Ino's enjoying it, because things like this are what he lives for. The adrenaline rush, the freedom, the open air-the feeling that no one owns you and never can. Akamaru guides them across the Luceti cityscape, twisting, climbing, jumping. His pace hardly slackens as he takes them from rooftop to rooftop, from tree to tree, skimming past dimly lit windows and dodging moonlight. The ride is surprisingly fluid, considering the means and circumstances.

Kiba leans forward, whispering a quick, intelligible word into Akamaru's ear (sorry, Ino, he'll whisper some into yours later, if you want). A low whine radiates out of Akamaru's throat, and he turns. The next jump takes them running down the side of the building for a few long strides, before Akamaru jumps to the edge of next building, only to jump back again, winding ever downwards until his paws gradually reach the ground. The dog's pace slows to a steady, even run as he turns into the direction of the forest.]You, uh, ever