Various D Ranks [Private][3 D Ranks][1,297 Words Total]

Fixing the Shop:

"Come on, Fa. We're burning sunlight, and we've got a lot of work to do today.", Artemis called out from the doorway of their house; glancing back into the darkness as sunlight flooded through the open door.

"Coming! I just had to find a cup to put my juice in.", Fa Mulan called back as she came rushing out the doorway so that Artemis could shut and lock it behind them, which she did. The pair made their way down the street, and out of the compound in which they lived. They made a beeline in the direction of the market. Their task for today was simple enough; now that the investigation into the bakery's fire was over they needed to help with the task of repairing it. "Is the place really bad?"

"I don't know, I haven't seen it yet. I heard the fire spread pretty well throughout the place until they managed to put it out though. So I'm sure that there's a good bit of damage.", Artemis responded thoughtfully. The pair finished making their way to the bakery, and upon arrival both wrinkled their nose: the smell of burnt wood was always nice, but not burnt rubber and god knew whatever else had been damaged. "Alright, let's get this over with.", Artemis said as she stepped inside, Fa Mulan following behind her.

The pair met up with the baker, and after some quick instructions they got to work on clearing out the heavy stuff. A few stoves, and a giant four slot oven. With the majority of the appliance out and sent on their way to be cleaned and repaired, the three of them got to work pushing brooms around and forcing out as much water as possible as well as any debris left floating around. Large pieces were taken out by hand, while the others were pushed out the door and into a pile where they would dry before being swept up. When all was said and done, and everyone covered in soot and other various bits of dirt, Artemis and Fa Mulan said goodbye to the baker and good luck, and headed home to get cleaned up before checking in on yet another mission completed.

Word Count: 370 / 100

General Repairs:

It was rare for a Jounin to be sent on a D rank mission, but Artemis didn't mind: Temaki had brought up at dinner how there were a few things needing done around the administrative building and Artemis had offered to help out. Painting and doing some light work wouldn't hurt her nor Fa Mulan, and at least Temaki wouldn't have to worry about the job not being done properly. It wasn't the first time they had done the work after all, and it wouldn't be the last - paint was constantly in need of being stripped away and redone, and the bushes and such grew like weeds in their own right due to the perfect weather of Hinowa. It would be a good way to pass away a few hours of time, plus get paid for it.

So, Artemis had made herself a large cup of iced coffee with plenty of cream and sugar to keep her happy as well as a lid and straw so that she didn't have to worry about it spilling while he worked, and she made Fa Mulan a large bottle of fresh fruit juice for her enjoyment complete with ice to keep it nice and cold. With their drinks gathered up the pair left the house and headed up the street and to the administrative complex. Knowing full well Temaki already knew she was here the pair simply headed off to the janitors closet to remove the variety of supplies they would need for the task ahead. Ladders, paint, paint scrapers, rollers, brushes, a paint stirrer, and a rolling pan. Given the paint would take a while to dry, and they wanted to make sure no one ruined it, they would start there and when that was finished and drying they would do the shrubs and mow the grass.

Fa Mulan headed down the hallway with her own supplies while Artemis headed outside. The pair got to work, Fa Mulan scrapping off old paint from the interior after laying out tarps and various other items, and Artemis doing the same - though she had to use the help of a ladder due to needing to get up high on the exterior. When the paint was scraped up they got to work mixing, stirring, pouring, and rolling the paint on in even coats, ensuring that there were no spots left undone. They were careful to keep the paint only where it was supposed to go, and to keep the paint from getting anywhere it wasn't supposed to go.

When they were done they made quick but efficient work of cleaning up their stuff, and ensuring everything was put back away. It was then that Artemis pulled out the lawn mower and the sheers. Fa Mulan got to work tripping down the shrubs while Artemis did the lawns of the administrative building, ensuring the grass was cut evenly and neatly. Extra grass clippings were cleaned up, as were the clippings from the shrubs, and disposed of. The clippers and mower were put back when the pair were finished.

Artemis handed Fa Mulan her juice and sipped at her coffee as the pair walked away with a job very well done.

Word Count: 533 / 100

Mailman:

"I need these letters delivered to Lee, Yen, and Kei, please." Artemis nodded to the male standing across from her and took the letters he was handing over to her. She slipped them into her shoulder bag so they'd be safe from being dropped. Fa Mulan climbed up on her back then and the pair turned and walked out of the administrative building and headed down the street. She knew where each individual lived because she knew them all already, plus there were addresses in each envelope belong to its appropriate owner.

The pair headed towards the residential district, playing mailman, or mail woman as it was. They made quick work reaching their destination before Artemis pulled the three envelops out of her bag. She glanced at the first one, seeing that it was for Lee. Lee lived closest to the spot they were in and so they headed towards Lee's house; Fa Mulan jumping down so that she could walk next to Artemis instead of riding on her back still.

When they reached Lee's house Artemis knocked only to get no answer. A quick peak at the windows and it was clear the lights were off - so he wasn't home. She handed the letter to Fa Mulan who slipped it through the mail slot before the two looked to the next envelop; this one intended for Yen.

They headed to Yen's house next, making quick work. Upon arrival they knocked on the door and a small girl answered. "Hello, little one. Is Yen home? I have a letter for him.", the little girl looked at them both, giggling at the sight of Fa Mulan since she was a monkey and then nodded and looked back into the house just as Yen made his way to the door.

"Can I help you, Art?"

"I have a letter for you.", she said as she handed the envelope over.

"Thank you very much."

"You're welcome. See you later.", Artemis responded with a wave before her and Fa Mulan headed off to the last house to deliver the last envelope in her hand. Kei, like Lee, wasn't home and so the letter was slipped through the mail slot of the door. The pair then turned around, heading back to turn in on all three envelopes being delivered, and to recieve their ryo as payment for their services.

Word Count: 394 / 100