Hana and the Haimaru triplets had been out at training ground 8 since just past dawn, hoping to get most of their workout in before the heat picked up. Unfortunately, the day had warmed up almost immediately. The four of them were now flopped on the ground in the shade, none of them touching for once. It was too hot for that.

"I know I don't have a fur coat, but there's only so much of an advantage to be gained from that," Hana insisted when one of her dogs verbally prodded at her with a muffled bark, teasing her for stopping along with them. "Tomorrow, let's get up even earlier and snag one of the training grounds with water."

She could probably be talked into standing up and sparring, but staying right where she was seemed much more appealing. Hana wouldn't even bother to so much as sit up at anyone's approach, not unless their scent was an unfamiliar one.