Waiting for Nothing in the Sand

[Ichi Kasuke]

Riuichi was sitting in the huge sand desert part of the Sand Village. He had his katana stuck in the sand. He was waiting for nothing, like always. He gets visited by his friend very rarely, and thats maybe once a week. I bet no one is going to visit me today... He thought and sighed.

[keiko]

Kimiyu stood in the open dessert of the Sand Village. The wind was playing with her hair today, so she pulled it up in a ponytail and held it there with her right hand while she fished in her pockets for a band with her left.

Successfully pulling out a black band, she finished her hair and sighed. She didn't know what to do with her day, and ended up strolling along aimlessly. She came across a few interesting people, but she didn't stop until she saw a katana upright in the sand.

"Hmm?" thought Kimiyu, as she came up behind the katana. Kimiyu noticed it's owner sitting beside it and decided to make something of the day.

"Nice katana," she said.

[Ichi Kasuke]

Riuichi didn't look at Kimiyu. "Thanks..." He said and pulled out his katana. It was pure black, and it was very hot. He put it back in his sheath. He wasn't in a happy mood, he was kind of sad. He sighed. Is she going to brighten my day? He asked himself.

[keiko]

Kimiyu quirked an eyebrow and clicked her tongue inaudibly. She could sense his unhappiness, not only in her voice, but in the general way he was moving. Someone how she didn't really feel welcome, but, being Kimiyu, she stood behind him and hung around.

After a moment she said, "You know, it's always polite to look at people when they talk to you," It was only her horrible habit to point out other peoples' errors, and only after she had said it did she regret it.

[Ichi Kasuke]

"I would be looking at you, but I'm not in the greatest of moods...sadness.." Riuichi said sadly. If Kimiyu tried to brighten his day, he would be happy. He just always felt alone since most of his friends live in different villages, like the Sound and Konoha. He sighed again, wishing to have a better day.

[keiko]

Kimiyu's face was clouded by a puzzled look. With a flat tone she said, under her breath, "Yeah, but you don't take out your sorrow on other people," She rolled her eyes, because he couldn't see her, and then put her hands on her hips.

"So, you're sad? Any reason why?" she asked, not really caring, but wanting to hear it anyways.

[Ichi Kasuke]

"Because no one ever comes here to visit me a lot." Riuichi said. He stood up and turned around to look at Kimiyu. If she looked at his forehead, you could see his blood stained scar. Also if someone looked at his waist, you could see a black chain with writing around it.

[keiko]

Kimiyu was well aware of his scar and chain, but she didn't make any comments about them. She wasn't going to point out his scar, and didn't find his chain too interesting. Instead she nodded.

"Ok," she began. "So, that's bad and all, but when someone finally strikes up a conversation with you, you don't act all mopey and sad. You're polite and somewhat grateful. Don't you think?"
As she said this, she adjusted her black ponytail.

[Ichi Kasuke]

"Yeah...you're right." Riuichi said. "That's what usually happens whenever I talk to someone when I'm all mopey and sad." He added. He smiled a small smile, wondering if she would even notice it. Yeah, I bet she is going to make this day better than I thought. He happily tought.

[keiko]

Kimiyu watched him steadily. She saw the small smile and decided to let him off the hook. Nodding again, she smiled.

"Ok, then. Now that that's straightened out..." she said, pulling out a pack of gum. Offering him a piece, she added, "My name is Kimiyu. Mind if I can get your name?"

She popped a piece of gum in her own mouth and chewed silently.

[Ichi Kasuke]

Riuichi took the piece of gum that she offered. "My name is Riuichi." He said. He put the piece of gum and started chewing it silently. I haven't hade gum in awhile..maybe like a year. He thought. His small smile faded, and the sun was beating on his back.