The sun was high in the sky as handsome, rugged drifter Vason Jermin approached the Shiba house. He kneeled to the ground, picked up some dirt, and sifted it between his fingers. He knew he was close. He rubbed his five o' clock shadow and slung his hobo bindle over his shoulder. He took a few steps and approached Mia, Kevin and Jayden, hard at work training. Mentor Ji, who was overseeing the trio's training was the first to spot the handsome hobo. He stood up slowly, his eyes transfixed on Jermin.
"Jayden..." Master Ji said abruptly, drawing Jayden's attention to the stranger.
Mia and Kevin looked up as well, as Vason approached.
It's been a long time, Jayden."
"Not long enough," Jayden stated sternly with his trademark grimace.
"Who is this, Jayden?" Kevin asked defensively.
"Shut up, Kevin," Jayden snapped back. "What are you doing here?"
"Perhaps we should take this inside..." Ji offered, hoping to diffuse the situation.
"Fine," Jayden said, still holding that grimace.
He abruptly walked in front of Vason. Following his lead, Kevin also abruptly walked in front of Vason. Mia stood transfixed. As Vason walked in front of her, he shot her a smile and a wink, which caused her instantly to nearly swoon and have a big grin on her face.