Please Stick to the Rivers and The Lakes...

After everything which went on this past year from the two other Missing Nin disappearing on her back in Key Country, to the dream occurrences which happened here within the Land of Waterfalls as of recent. Not to talk about, and more importantly so, what she didn't get to do. There was the original plan for Hotaru to have made her way to Marsh Country by the time of the last eclipse, but that unfortunately didn't happen. So, she was now forced to wait until the next one to enact upon those specific plans. But, she didn't mind too much about it. The kunoichi would view this as a mini vacation almost.

To start, she'd find herself at the lake which the main waterfall of Takigakure had emptied into. Relaxing on the shore of, just kicking back as the splashing sounds soothed and brought a stillness to the air. She'd take the time to enjoy this moment, if for but only a moment.

WC: 163

It would be a calm time of relaxation. There would be nothing for her to do right now. So all she would do is wait. And listen to the sounds of nature, and their joyful harmonies; the wind whistling through the frills of her dress; the leaves sliding against one another and rustling in the distance.

WC: 56
TWC: 219

However, like all good things, the hour of peace and serenity was coming to an end. And thus, the moment by the lakeshore would draw to it's close as she'd come back to the unfortunately gritty reality of life.

What once was a thriving village along this same small lake's shore, was now in ruin. Decimated. But, hey, meant more money for her in the long run looting what was left behind. She managed to snag a scroll, a tiddy sum of Ryo, along with a strange looking die...quite intriguing.

WC: 90
TWC: 309

Claims:

300 WC -> 3 Bonus AP

250 words to Master Genjutsu Release for No Handseals
Dropping the remaining 59 WC