Shiori of Kiri

You want to return to your Kirigakure, right?

*She nods, a bit of a sad smile on her face.* Yes, that is my goal. I want to find a way back home.

*She sighs.* You're kind of different from me... I had been studying the theories of this kind of thing for the purpose of defecting from Kiri and going somewhere their hunter and tracker nin could never find me.

*She nods, leaning forward, her expression becoming more serious.* Yes, that is a good idea. What do you suggest?

Personally, I prefer using dodecagrams, so let's go with that.

*She nods, taking a moment to consider the suggestion.* Dodecagrams... those are the 12-pointed stars, right?

*She is taken aback by the other's sudden outburst. She had never considered the issue from that perspective before. She looks at Shion, a bit taken aback by her sudden change in demeanor.* I- I suppose that makes sense. I had never thought about the balance of the seal before.

Seriously? How are we even both Shiori?

*She pauses, considering the question. It was a valid point. They were the same person, yet they had completely different experiences. She was still trying to wrap her head around it.* I suppose we are both Shiori, but our paths have taken us in different directions.

*She hums thoughtfully as she contemplates them.* Those could work... The main problem is our lack of knowledge about the world.. If we're not knowledgeable about trade and pretend to be a merchant's daughter, it will be suspicious if we're unfamiliar with even the basics of the economy here.. Perhaps we should summon and send out some rats to do a bit of reconnaissance before deciding on the cover story we'll be using?

*She nods again, impressed by the other Shiori's intelligence.* That is a good idea. We should definitely gather as much information as possible before we decide on a story. We don't want to get caught in a lie, after all.

*She hums in agreement before they begin gathering rats and whispering instructions to them. They send them out before quickly setting up and securing a basic campsite that will work as their base of operations for now. They set up some traps and illusions to keep others at bay and secure a perimeter with Fuinjutsu.*

I'm... back? I'm back!!! I- I- I can't believe it! ...How? You? What did you do? *Before you can reply, there comes another flash of light. You feel yourself moving, pulled toward the seal, the world around you twisting & shifting. The young warrior clutches at you.* No! Not again! *Everything blurs together in a cacophony of lights & noise, and then everything turns black... You wake in an unfamiliar place. The Kiri Ninja is sitting nearby, dejectedly. A single tear runs down her cheek.*

Wha- What did I do... What did you just do? *What seemed to be an identical her groaned as she looked at her... look alike.*

*Shiori of Kiri looked up, but didn't even flinch at the unexpected appearance of her duplicate.*