Outside the Academy

Tsukiko shrugged, "Not exactly. I'm just exploring the village today and making new friends." She didn't have the exact intent of using her jutsu on Varen, but she did see recruitment potential in her still-developing puppet skills.

Varen nods and looks to Mr. Usagi. She quickly reattached his arm and stood. Holding her hands out in front of her, Varen made chakra strings come from her fingers, connecting to his joints. He stood slowly, and Varen made him bow to Akiha. She then made him swing out the arm she was working on, showing that the guard was actually and extend-able sword.

Tsukiko smiled seeing Mr.Usagi get up and even bow. "See? Uniquely impressive." She then gave a small bow back to the puppet and noticed his sword and arm, "Wonderful craftsmanship."

"Th-Thank you..." Varen hesitantly walked Mr. Usagi forwards. He wasn't graceful, to say the least, but at least he moved. Varen's mouth quirked into a smirk as she flicked her arm out, in turn causing Mr. Usagi's arm to flick as well. The blade turned into a small shield. It had many openings, and clanked when it moved. Varen made a mental note to fix that.

Tsukiko smirked leaning on the tree and watching as Varen practiced her puppet skills. "You're welcome."

Varen waved her hands around a bit, causing the puppet to twist from one side to the next, seemingly attacking invisible enemies. In her mind, Varen saw every face, every detail of the people she was attacking. They were the kids from earlier. Varen's eyes glazed over, as she seemed to go into an instinctual state. Her moves became less forced and more natural. More....beastial. the puppet was still cltuzy, but more dangerous. Although the moves might not make a direct hit, the followups would.

Tsukiko smiled and watched intently at the puppet's movements. "Interesting indeed," she thought to herself, "the girl has skills, and with a little fine tuning,she could prove quite useful."

Varen stopped suddenly, shaking her head. She dropped her chakra strings and stared at the ground for a moment, before going over to Mr. Usagi and picking him up. Note to self : Stay awake. She placed Mr. Usagi by Doru, and looked at them both before looking over at the woman. "Is there anything....you wish to do...in particular?"

Tsukiko smiled and kindly shook her head no, "Not really. Actually, I have to get going."

Varen nodded to the woman. "It was a pleasure meeting you, Miss." She bowed courteously, glad to have met her.

Tsukiko gave her a bow back. "No, the pleasure was all mine." She then turned and took a step away, "I'll be in touch, so I hope to see you and Mr.Usagi soon. Don't forget, practice makes perfect." She smiled then turned and made a hand sign, then disappeared in a puff of smoke.

Varen stared after the puff of smoke, amazed by the woman's abilities. Glancing over at her puppets, Varen strung Doru up and sat near the tree. She walked him around, practicing on the little things such as natural leg movement and balance.