As the two walked Aiko's mind seemed to be set at ease from earlier. Sure she was struggling to make a conversation but it seemed they both needed the silence. It took both of them a few minutes to arrive at the item shop that was located in the shopping district. Once there Jaden was nice enough to open the door for Aiko, which she smiled and whispered a silent 'thank you' to Jaden as she entered the shop. Seeing the the shop keeper Aiko walked up to the owner and asked him, "Do you have any ninjato, with the light blue holster." she whispered as he recognized Aiko as a member of the Yuki clan. He directed her to the swords to pick out a ninjato where the swords were located. 'Miss the holster is in the back room, I will get it while you pick out your ninjato' he told Aiko as she nodded.
Walking over to the swords at the far end wall, she could see that Jaden was also looking at the swords. The chokuto's to be exact, but Aiko's focus was where the Ninjato's were. She wasn't fond of many swords but a ninjato that was on the shelf. Looking at it the price was decent, or at least she believed it was. She saw that it didn't have a holster or a sheath. Yet what caught her eyes was the mark of her clan, she knew if she bought it no one would suspect it knowing she could have gotten it because the mark of the clan was pretty. Smiling to herself she would use that as an excuse as she grabbed the ninjato. Just as Aiko grabbed the ninjato the store owner called to her because he had the holster that would go with her sword, a light blue one that seemed to match Aiko's eyes. Walking towards the owner he sheathed and placed the ninjato. Seeing the holster Aiko could see it had a small sash, one that hid the light blue holsters design that was the engraving for her clan. "Thank you." Aiko replied happily as she looked at the sash that she would indeed buy for her ninjato, thankfully the owner had already picked one out for her.
Turning back around Aiko knew that if she didn't carry a bag it might be difficult for any of her team members to have any food or supplies to carry. Aiko had seen that Jaden had already finished buying what he needed to get. Aiko wasn't in any rush as she walked towards the center of the shop where the bags and backpacks were. Looking for one Aiko found a durable and light weight enough to carry many things that she would eventually need. Smiling Aiko told the shop keeper that she would like to purchase the the bag as well as the sash, and ninjato that he already had at the counter. Taking her money out as she heard the shop owner give the total of what she was buying. Nodding Aiko took out the money she had and payed for her items. 'If only I had these items back then' Aiko thought as her eyes became clouded for a minute. That is when she felt a hand on her head patting her. Looking up Aiko's eyes widened when she saw the store owner smile at her telling her it must be hard being alone without my family, but he also mentioned that she had grown up strong. What nearly made her cry was the mention that her parents would be proud of her if they saw her now.
Holding in her tears Aiko thanked the shop keeper, she wondered why he was so kind to her and how he had known she was of the Yuki clan? Or did he even know that? Shrugging her shoulder's Aiko placed the sash around her waist knowing it could be re-adjusted for her back. Dismissing the thought that the shop owner probably thought she would like the design, after all coincidences exist. Taking her bag with her she took her ninjato with her as she walked towards Jaden. Turning back around Aiko waved good-bye to the store owner.
Like before Jaden had the door open and was waiting for Aiko. Picking up her pace Aiko quickly exited the shop. Letting Jaden close the door as the chime sounded again, only to alert the store owner that they had left. As the two walked and headed to their next destination to practice.
Items:
* |Ninjato w/Holster| 10,000 Ryo
Bag | 1,000 Ryo
Straps/Sash Leather/Cloth (Belt, shoulder, arm, etc.) | 1,000 Ryo
Total: 12,000 Ryo
Aiko's Remaining Ryo: 3,000 Ryo
[Entrance and Exit]