"They are making the most of spring and gathering food to restock their supplies after winter.."

Small hands were careful as they removed debris from the surrounding area, giving the soldiers room to work. Shino's glasses gave him the advantage of being able to glance up unseen and study his new companion and he took advantage of that fact.

Red hair. An Uzumaki then? Or perhaps an Akamichi cousin.. No, missing clan tattoo's, it can't be. He pondered, certain he'd seen the girl before, perhaps at the academy then? This would require further investigation.

"Where you looking for something?"