Whispers of the Sky (Hunter X Hunter)

Intertwining X Fates

The pull of the string will guide the lost,
Similar hearts gather and dance to the same tune...

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"So you mean to tell us that it's quite alright even if we didn't have to take those previous exams?" Rhode asked the Kiriko as they entered the restaurant, the steaming scent of food wafting within shop.

Sounds of cutlery against plates resounded inside the busy restaurant, waiters scurrying to and fro as they catered to the several customers flocking the shop. Rhode's eyes quickly scanned the vicinity, noting that most of the people in the shop were in no way associated nor intending to join the exam.

She had quickly inferred that the blonde-haired teen's assumption was right- there must be some sort of code to get into the exam so as to avoid the influx of too many people trying to join.

The Kiriko she had just conversed with nodded to her question, his narrow eyes gleaming as he gave her a quick side glance.

"Well you were deemed as 'passed' by the examiner that took you in the boat. Usually it's up to the examiner whether or not they would directly tell you the location or send you in on another test to prove your worth. By the looks of things, the examiner might have deemed you worthy to take the exam so he directly pointed you here," The Kiriko merely explained but not before pausing to ask them a question, "He did tell you how to get into the exam via the restaurant, didn't he?"

Rhode merely shook her head, disappointment marring her face. Yllina stood worriedly next to her partner, Rhode's worry easily felt by the younger.

"He said nothing," She paused and then bit her lip as if in apprehension before continuing, "He only told us to search for the restaurant... With the recommendation that their steak was delicious especially when cooked slowly and rare..." Rhode froze, her eyes widening as she turned to the Kiriko whose eyes shone with a knowing feel in them.

"Welcome!" The store-owner greeted them, all eyes on him when he finally called out.

"Watch," Was all the Kiriko told them before making his way to the owner.

"What are we supposed to watch?" The young boy suddenly asked, the majority shrugging except for Rhode and the blonde teen, both of whom had already gotten the gist of the Kiriko's words.

"You must have noticed it by now? The clue in what the man told you?" The blonde teen spoke up to Rhode, her magenta eyes glancing at him before nodding.

"I figured it out when he said it. To be honest, I feel a bit frustrated that I didn't see through that clue he was hinting..." Rhode admitted earning her a look of understanding from the blonde teen.

"Oi, oi! You two hoggin all the information to yourselves, why don't you share it to us too," The tall man accused them, earning him a light glare from Rhode- a look not going unnoticed by the blonde youth.

"The Mister's right, Rhode! You're doing it again as always," Yllina joined in, Rhode's gaze easily shifting to her partner.

"Mister?! I'm not that old," The tall man berated but his complaint went unheard as the two partners were busy in their own little 'argument'.

"Doing what again?" She asked earning her a pout and weak glare from the bluenette.

"You're a terrible liar, Rhode! You know what I mean," She argued causing Rhode to tilt her head in false confusion, earning her the ire of her partner.