Fourth Gate [Action/Video]

[niceguypose]

[Action]

[Lee is back in action on a brand new day. In the morning, before performing his usual workouts, he takes some time to prepare curried chicken soup to deliver to Rapunzel, assuming she still has her cold. And afterwards, amongst his jogs around the village and general intense workout routines, he takes some more time to prepare for his and Sora's Christmas plan.

Ever since that talk with Sora, Lee has set a new goal for himself and has started undergoing preparations. He doubts that this "Santa" will show up here in Luceti; so he plots to become Santa. He stops at the library and reads several books to get ideas of what different worlds and cultures think of this man, who must be nothing other than a Hokage-class ninja. Maybe even more powerful... His other stops include the item and clothing shops to collect accessories associated with this holiday, often with not-so-subtle attempts to be covert. He may spend some time people watching for signs of actions both benevolent or dubious. And finally, he spends some time running along the beach to collect as many seashells as he can carry to help Sora make them into what he calls "wayfinders".

But even so, he feels uneasy about this plan. What if there are key parts of Santa's legacy he is missing? How is he supposed to determine the difference between nice and naughty? And what if they want something other than seashells? So he decides to take to the journals, without playing his hand.]

[Video]

Rock Lee here! Konoha's Beautiful Green Wild Beast! And I come with good news for this holiday season. I have it on good authority that the one known as "Santa" shall be arriving for the beloved Christmas holiday! And - and I am doing my best to act as his ears, eyes, mouth and every other body part! So, I will accept any intelligence that you have freely. For example, the sleeping schedules of yourselves and others, and who you would classify as "nice" or "naughty", including your own honest assessment of yourself. Finally, what would your ideal Christmas present be? I can communicate all of your wishes to the mighty Santa-sama all in due time!

Comments

[niceguypose]

Do not apologize; I happen to admire bravery in all of its forms! So... this is unusual for someone who has no holiday such as this in your world. Perhaps it would help to hear some tales of Santa-sama's exploits! All of my research and firsthand accounts of meeting him indicate that his intentions are nothing but pure.

[song_princess]

You do? (Such a strange beorc.)

..... I gathered that you have spoken with the little nestling about him then?

[niceguypose]

Do you refer to Sora-kun? I did not know that he originated from a type of nest.

[song_princess]

I believe so. I do not know unless you Beorcs also live in nests as well. [But judging by how her room used to look.... She highly doubts it.]

[niceguypose]

But I am a youth, not a beorc. We are raised in homes, not in nests!

[song_princess]

Beorc is the name of your race though..... Unless you are not a beorc?.... [That is confusing.] Nests are also homes for my people at least.

[niceguypose]

My race is of no such specificity beyond the human race. But ah, that sounds like a most unique way to live!

[song_princess]

So you are a Beorc then. It is normal for us... [Ummmm, it was probably a little confusing on his end so she will go to shift into her pure white heron form. See? She's a bird!]

Beorc is the respectful title that my race has for your race. [Still a bird, bet you can't do that Lee~]

[niceguypose]

[He gasps.]

You - you have shifted form, to a most beautiful bird!

[song_princess]

[She giggles even more at his reaction. Okay, all creepiness that he has shown is now gone from her mind as he is making her laugh quite a bit at that reaction.]

I am just a heron, nothing more and nothing less.

[niceguypose]

A heron. I see. I apologize for any unintended disrespect on my part. [A quick bow at the video feed.] Also, I appreciate that you employ terms of respect. May I ask your name, Miss?

[song_princess]

[She goes to shift back into her normal form, reaching down to dust her dress off a little.]

Have no fear as you have shown no disrespect. If only I may have yours in return, my lord. I am Leanne, princess of the Herons.

[niceguypose]

A... pah-princess? [He SLAMS down into a bow on the ground, with the journal falling to catch this.] It is an extreme honor to meet you, Leanne-sama! If you missed my announcement, my own name is Rock Lee!

[song_princess]

[Whoa dude! Warn a girl next time you do something sudden like that! Her wings ruffle at the slam.]

Are you alright my lord?! [Are you hurt? She isn't sure that her galdrar can heal you through these tomes.] The highest honor and pleasure is mine to have met you, my lord Rock Lee.

[Are you okay? Like seriously okay?]

[niceguypose]

[And he is just, whimpering softly while still bowing repeatedly on the ground, falling in and out of the video feed.]

I am not worthy of such high praises! And I am unhurt indeed!

[song_princess]

[You are going to make her dizzy with that constant bowing, Lee. But the sound of that whimper is making it hard for her to believe that he is unhurt.]

Are you sure that my lord isn't hurt? Isn't it for me to decide if you are worthy of praises or not?

[niceguypose]

I am not at all hurt! And... I suppose it is. But I have performed nothing of service to such a royal figure!

[song_princess]

Then I am glad that you are not hurt. You have performed none yet but I am sure that one day you will prove my words and praise right.

[A small playful smile now.] You wouldn't want to make a liar out of me, my lord Rock Lee?

[Though now it will probably be best to go back to subject of the post before Lee really does hurt himself.] But might I ask why does my lord require all that information that he requested of us?

[niceguypose]

[He manages to get to his feet and smiles at the video feed.] Then... I shall do everything I can to be worthy of such praise! I promise! [And he gives a thumbs up with a shining smile.]

And this information, as I have been trying to explain, is all merely for the benefit of Santa-sama in the performance of his present deliveries!

[song_princess]

[Ah there we go, much better then all that whimpering and bowing.] I shall hold you up to it!

.... But how would he be able to do such things? How can he tell if one is 'naughty' or 'nice' base on what others have said?

[niceguypose]

Well... Santa-sama's methods are much more precise, though shrouded in mystery! I am merely testing the waters for initial thoughts regarding both niceness and naughtiness in the area! It seems like a worthy first task for being a new devoted servant of his!

[song_princess]

Well if I may suggest a few names for the nice list I will pray that they will stay there. My suggestions would be: Marco, Cross, Ilyana, Kurt, Heilos and Sakura.

[niceguypose]

[And there is a kneejerk reaction to one particular name.]

Sah- ...S-

SAKURA-SAN?!

[song_princess]

Ah, yes... Sakura. Is there something wrong with her?

[niceguypose]

Of course not! Sakura-san is among the most perfect people I know! However, to my knowledge, she has not been here!