To the Forge!

[Doji Sakura]

Sakura looked over her shoulder at Zashi, confused by the question. "You don't know that the Doji family is part of the Crane, Zashi-san? Hai, I am of the Crane clan, trained by the artisans of the Kakita."

She nodded to Aiichiro, adding "it'll take a while yet, about a week or so to fully finish. Then I'll have it on me all the time to show everyone!"

[Zashi]

"You are as adept and graceful in your explanations as you are at your workstation Sakura-san." Zashi offers a smile that seems as bright as the forge embers. "Though you seem less red."

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"It is hot here." He explained, trying to save some face of the Doji. "Anyway, what brought you two there? You do not seem the smith kind of people."

[Kakita Kenji]

"I just wanted to introduce myself to Doji-san, since I had no opportunity to do so in the Hour of the Tiger, Kaiu-san, since she is my clan mate, I wanted to make myself known as soon as possible". answered Kenji. "While looking for her, I got lost here and now, well, here I am. But if you wish, I will leave you alone with your work.

Kenji still had an eye on Zashi. Were all the members of the minor clans like this... energetic?

[Zashi]

"I have a draw to pretty things. It's no wonder that I found myself here." Zashi keeps up the peppy luminous smile, "I mean, just look" The redhead motions in the direction both of Sakura and the jadework.

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"Your company is pleasant, Kenji-san. Please keep yourself near if you wish to stay. I believe I could use your help later, maybe tomorrow. Would you have some time disponible somewhere near?"

[Kakita Kenji]

"Thank you, I think today will be a busy day, but if I find the time, I will gladly help you Aiichiro-san, otherwise I promise to find the time for you tomorrow at the latest," Kenji replied.
He turned to Zashi: "You let your thoughts run free, Zashi-san, that will get you into trouble some day" Kenji didn't threaten, he sounded polite but also resolut.

[Zashi]

"Indeed, there will be trouble." Zashi's brilliant smile never wavers, but when did the canines become quite so visible? "Would you protect me Sakura-san? You are the one with a weapon after all."

[Doji Sakura]

"Eh?"

Sakura looked back, confused.

"I don't have a weapon, not for another week. This is nowhere near protection level yet."

[Kaiu Aiichiro]

"I will wait for it, Kenji-san. The next hour is near. I will be on my way soon." He says, bowing and removing the protection gear and leaving the forge.

[Kakita Kenji]

"I should also prepare for the coming hour, I will also go..., and Zashi-san behave yourself. Sakura-san, should anything be the matter, you can turn to me" he said with a bow.

Kenji joined Aiichiro and left the forge.

[Doji Sakura]

"Bye!" Sakura said with a smile, bowing to Kenji and Aiichiro before looking at Zashi.

"I'm going to spend a little longer here, need to make sure this has all set correctly then tidy what I've used. You don't have to stay if that sounds boring."