Checking In Again (FB)

Nozomi wasn't quite sure why she found herself going to the stag towers. She'd been collecting automatic payments from Okane for a while, but their business investments were all that she'd needed to fund the Society. Now that she didn't need to worry about any of that stuff, there wasn't much point in her maintaining communication with someone.

Still, Okane had made a name for himself like Nozomi had thought when she'd invested in him. He'd basically made sure that she was set up for life based on her investments already, and continued to pay dividends, not that she'd bothered to collect them in a long time. There was likely a room full of money somewhere in the Land of Grass with her stuff there.

She approached the front desk, and when asked if she had an appointment, she shook her head. Nozomi was barely recognizable in the state she was in, her hair was unkempt, like she'd not bothered taking care of it in a long time. She didn't often talk to anyone, or see much reason to upkeep her outer appearance for any real reason.

Most days, Nozomi was spending time in nature, with Sage Mode. The only company she needed was Isobu.

"Let Okane know Nozomi stopped by." she said in a quiet voice that was soft with disuse. Her name was still well known. Anyone would know who she was given that information, even in her current state.

She wore very simple civilian clothing, little more than a white t-shirt, black pants, and plain boots. She didn't often forgo wearing the battle kimono she'd received from him, but had chosen to in case Okane was pissed off that it was more or less the only thing she ever wore, day to day, and likely could use a thorough cleaning.

It would take a moment for the attendant to recognize her given Nozomi's current state but upon being told the name she would pause in shock. Her eyes looking Nozomi over once more before deciding she did in fact know of this famous woman. From her victory at the last jounin tournament to her broadcasts against the major nations. The young girl would bow her head hesitantly before setting about making a phone call with the landline attached to her desk. It would only be a few short whispers about Nozomi here to see Okane before she would hang up the phone. 

"Uh Lady Nozomi uh....Someone will be along to escort you shortly. Please remain nearby."

She spoke with hesitation and perhaps a little reverence. Still she would keep from making eye contact but would steal frequent glances at the woman. Word was spreading quickly throughout the tower of Nozomi being there. Still it wouldn't be long before the elevator at the far end of the tower would open. A few men with some appearance of wealth about them would exit looking red in the face. Having just been excused from an investors meeting abruptly. Their investments were in danger since the mass looting of the trade routes had begun. They had come demanding answers and promises from the Iron prince. Only to be turned away for someone else. They would notice Nozomi however and quiet their tones if not avoiding looking at her directly. Hoping she hadn't caught onto their rude words towards her person. All the more rushed to leave the building. Behind them a member of the guard staff would approach Nozomi and bow before speaking plainly. 

"Okane will see you immediately."

The guard was of an athletic build with blonde hair that was kept short with a scar across his nose. By appearances he was roughly A tier when it came to shinobi. Not as capable of anything as Nozomi but still a quality guard service. Still he would enter the elevator with her if she followed and insert a key for the penthouse. With that the doors would close and they would ride to nearly the top floor. Avoiding the bathhouse hot springs Gyo had created. Instead the doors would open to a more office based setting with an open door across the way. There within the door was a boardroom overlooking the village with windows on all sides. Staff was cleaning up after the lunch that had been abruptly canceled with food on the tables still nearby. However at the end of the room looking out the window was Okane. He was wearing crisp black slacks over black leather dress shoes with a gold buckle across the top. The belt buckle itself was golden with the stag emporium symbol on it. A white shirt was tucked in and pressed with a red tie and a black vest on over it. His hair was slicked back with a forked beard as his emerald eyes took in the village. He would speak with his back turned to the woman.

"I wasn't certain I would ever see you again. Given that it was a fractured society that had dealt me an unfortunate hand I had assumed you were avoiding me. I could understand if you were of course. I have been displeased with our relationship ever since."