WHEN: Anytime in May
WHAT: Exploring, Prom shopping, various adventures
WHO: Katara and YOU
WHY: Because!

( Prompts )

{Video}
[ Its actually a couple seconds where there's a video, then just sound, then a video again. The phone direction pamphlet makes an appearance, then the somewhat battered face of Zaveid.

He stares blankly for a second, then pops a grin. ]

Anyone got a favorite bar around here?

[ Priorities, right? ]

{ Action }
[ The phone thing proved that people could see him, which was not the weirdest but still pretty weird, so into a holster that goes, and he winds the necklace around an arm as he wanders.

... Might as well explore the city until its evening, at least. Not too weird for humans, right?? Ugh, when was the last time he paid that much attention?

..... ]

Daaamn, brat didn't pull any punches... [ Maybe he should check out that housing thing and take a nap. ]

[Closed to Zuko ]

…Look, it was a lot warmer in the fire nation than it is here. We really should get something with sleeves.

[Maybe a weak argument to pose to the grumpy fire bender trailing behind her after waking him up from a long night, but she had to keep adding to the list to…sort of justify her actions. He hadn’t been all too keen on her waking him up so early to go shopping, but she didn’t want to go alone, and… well. Now that they had finally found a place to stay- a nice place to stay, thanks to Zuko’s keen eye- they really did need to get some shopping done. It didn’t seem all that fair for her to take over the shared space.

Not that she really expected a boy to have a lot of opinions on the matter.]

Besides, I don’t want to just keep washing the same clothes over and over again… They won’t last that long. [Sure, she had fixed his tunic as best she could given the situation, but Azula had really done a number on it, and as hard as she tried, she was sure it was going to be impossible to get the smokey smell out of her own traditional blues…

Plus it was… kind of weird to be in such close quarters without much else to wear while she did her laundry.

She turned a corner, looking down the line of shops with piqued curiosity. Sure, it was still a bit cool (cold) out, even for someone who had grown up in the snow, but it was a nice enough day (except the rain). Surely this wouldn’t be an awful outing….]

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A) Mid-Day (Shopping! OTA)

They’re visiting a variety of shops in search of clothes and home-wares to fill their new space. While Zuko might not be entirely thrilled with the whole ordeal, Katara’s as curious as ever as she checks out the different styles and unfamiliar objects in the stores.

(Say hello?)
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B) Dinner (Zuko/Katara- OTA!)

Later in the evening, one might find the two seated at the end of a long table near the window of one of the local restaurants in Genessia, shopping bags tucked against the wall and settled about their feet.

It’s been a successful shopping day, and Katara’s even sporting one of her new outfits. ‘Skinny jeans’, the woman had called them, a comfy looking sweater to fight off the chill, and a pair of flats to replace her tired old shoes. It felt odd, not wearing her traditional blues after all this time, but… there was simply something empowering about a fresh change of clothes and trying something new.

It also looks like trying something new is their only option for dinner tonight, as she pours over the menu.

“…what the heck is a cheeseburger?”

(Feel free to join their table!)

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C) Fayren, Ivory Tower- Katara only

Despite working far later than she had expected to today, Katara’s in fairly high spirits as she leaves for the day, if a little tired. She’s learning quite a lot at her new job; not only is she able to heal those she’s assigned to with her water bending, but now she’s properly being taught traditional medicines as well. It’s exciting, but… she’s definitely walking a little slower than usual as she heads home alone, despite the darkness and the clouds threatening to burst.

That in itself is a bit thrilling, though.

She’s got her waterskin hidden below her new coat. She’ll be safe enough, right?

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((Create your own! I’ll roll with it))

[The Beach, Fayren]

[Naturally, it hadn’t taken Katara long to find the beach once she and Zuko had found their way into Fayren. The waves were proving to be the perfect therapy for the anxious waterbender, and served as an even better playground for her new companions.

She can be found at the water’s edge later in the afternoon, beaming at the Lapras swimming not far from the shore as she bends the water it shoots to her higher into the sky in swirling formations.]

Good girl!

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The Singing Meadows
[While the beach seems to have had a more positive effect, Katara has stumbled upon something just as mesmerizing, but… in a way that makes her heart ache. She can be found at the edge of the meadows early in the morning, arms wrapped about her knees as she listens to the wind weave through the reed-plants.

It’s soothing, but… it reminds her too much of a certain Avatar back home, and the worry is clear on her face.

...Could be the scowl. Could be the tears she hasn’t noticed yet.]
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Fish Market

[It’s definitely not hard to find Katara wandering the fish market in the mornings as the catch comes in. She’s absolutely delighted, and it’s clear on her face as she meanders through the fisherman’s stations, trying to decide what she’ll be making for dinner. It almost reminds her of the Southern Water Tribe, and she’s comfortable here.]

Wow... all of this was caught this morning?

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Mokona's Magical Cafe

[While exploring the area, she might find herself outside of the cafe, wondering if they might have a decent cup of tea…]

[For anyone that's paying attention today, there's a weird video that comes over the network. The closeup of a face that looked clearly irritated, along with a large burn scar on one side. The perspective of the view turning back and forth as the young man turned around his device a few times. Making an annoyed sound in the process.]

This is so stupid!

[Hopefully no one gets sick as the landscape zooms by in all directions before being turned to the ground. Giving a view of brown boots with a gold stripe going up the front, the toes of the shoes curled upward.]

How can they call this a smart anything! It's not smart at all!

[Someone might have not read his instructions thoroughly out of impatience and is now doing this wrong.]

Got it. [the camera pans out from the Invasion of Irritated Golden Eyes to reveal the kid's face. two lines of blood are cut across both cheeks, completely symmetrical, but he pays them no mind]

Alright, listen up. Whatever chump tossed me in this place--and I got a goooood, long list o' suspects--I'm gonna find you.

[he pulls the phone back JUST to jab a metal finger at the screen]

An' then I'm gonna kick your ass!

To everyone else--[he shoots off a half-assed, two-fingered wave] Hey. I'm Edward Elric, an' I guess I'm stuck with you for now. Looks like I'll be lookin' for another group t' sell myself to, so if you need an alchemist, lemme know.

[he stares down the camera like he's got an entire raging rant coming...then wilts with a sigh. a hand goes to his head, and he mutters:] Dammit, this blows. Talk about shit timing.

( ACTION; run into Ed here~ )

[The video shows a young guy with blue hair clinging onto the pod he woke up in. He seems to be quite shaken by this ordeal.]

What the heck?! Who put me in a place like this?! Sun? Scarlet? Sage? Anyone out there? Get. Me. Out!

[This. Is. Not. Cool! Why did he wake up on a pod that is SURROUNDED BY WATER?!]

WHO: Annie and whoever runs into her fleeing, disoriented self.
WHAT: Loses her shit at waking up in a cave and transforms briefly.
WHEN: Mid-day
WHERE: In the bay, or nearing the city.
WARNINGS:Chapter 77 spoilers, some language? Will put spoilery part under a different cut.

( Spoilers )







-spoiler end-
( Non-spoilers )

Takeru-san and Dionysus-san's phones seem to be disconnected... Does that mean they went back?

[ She really hopes that's the case, since after that big mess.. she'd rather they be somewhere safe than in trouble. ]

I hope everyone is okay. I'm going to be spending time trying to repair the damage to the Kusanagi & Haller Children's Home, but I could use a little help.. [ She laughs somewhat resignedly, her smile not reaching her eyes all the way. She's a little tired. Yui moves the video to her ankle, which is wrapped up with bandages. The end of a crutch is clear near them. ] The doctor said I sprained it, but I kept looking for my friends after I tripped, so it's gotten bad enough that he said not to stand on it for too long. [ The camera moves back to her face, where she looks cheerier. ] I'm doing what I can from a chair, but if there's anyone that could help out, I'd appreciate it.

Oh! I was also wondering if there's anyone here who knows about gardening? I was thinking since the yard got somewhat damaged anyway, maybe we could make a vegetable garden that the kids living here could help out with. I only know the basics though, and since Dionysus-san is gone I don't really know anyone who's very good at it...

I got snacks for anyone who wants to help.

[ The camera closes in on a rather full bag from the grocery store. Yui isn't kidding about having snacks. ]

[Anyone who's viewing the video will see someone who looks displeased but otherwise fine, despite having no shirt on and being surrounded by...ice? He might have started to make a floor of ice out of frustration.]

So I'm supposed to use this thing to communicate? I already watched the video. I'm not interested in your safety or having any kind of life here, but I won't get in the way of anyone who wants to stay here. If this world pulls people from theirs and no one's found a way to leave yet, who knows how long this has been going on. I'm wondering what would happen if someone managed or tried to destroy the Bay. I don't see how any of us benefit from it, since we're the ones who've been kidnapped here.

[Unless it's also the way out. His scowl deepens and he puts his videophone down, crossing his arms.]

How many of you here are familiar with magic?

[This is supposed to be a private setting to Katara, but since Levi doesn't have much experience in doing private filters as the ones he's talked in before have been done by others. Please excuse his nonexistent modern technology skills...

Actually, Levi would have liked not to contact anyone about what he was about to, since he doesn't see why falling down from the second floor is such a big deal. Really.]

Katara, it would seem I require your services again. Just to be sure nothing is actually broken, even if I feel fine. [He pauses, thinking if he should explain it now or later. He opts on later..] Would you have time to visit Nova City today?

ＡＣＴＩＯＮ, ＯＰＥＮ ＴＯ ＡＮＹＯＮＥ

Zuko hadn't been to work in a while. He took a temporary leave of absence following Weiss's kidnapping and subsequent rescue, determined to keep a watchful eye on her in case Torchwick was foolish enough to go after her again. But time had passed and Torchwick had yet to make a move, and Weiss had recovered enough that he felt comfortable with backing off a little. (Besides, he was sure she knew that he had essentially spent the past month tailing her.) And while the dragon problem in Fayren wasn't as much of a dilemma as it had been, it was still something that required attention.

Which was why the Deputy Guardian could be found in various parts of Fayren throughout the day, from the streets of the city itself to the more mountainous and forested areas where the dragons tended to dwell. It was important to ensure that the native populations remained unharmed and those human-like dragons that had seen to capturing virgins were eradicated.

ＶＯＩＣＥ, ＬＯＣＫＥＤ ＴＯ ＫＡＴＡＲＡ

You said we were supposed to be friends now, that you forgave me for what I did in Ba Sing Se and, you know, everything else? If that's true, then I would like to ask you for a favor.

[ awkward... ]

WHO: Weiss, Mercury, Yang, Ren, security job applicants (open), anyone who wants to watch (open)
WHAT: Given the inability to check credentials in Genessia, Weiss's interviews are a little different than normal. This one? It involves staying alive for 10 minutes with someone she knows can fight.
WHEN: Sunday, 8am-10am
WHERE: Attleton's Battle Colosseum
WARNINGS: Violence. Character Death (Jean+Mercury thread).

The Colosseum seemed incredibly public a place to do interviews, but the reality was that there was no guarantee that there wouldn't be stressful situations for fighters. If they had public or performance anxiety, it would be just as bad as someone who couldn't handle the sight of blood or someone who couldn't fight. The crowd was a benefit to add pressure. Plus, the Colosseum had the added benefit of a consequence-free death. They would just wake up in the hospital. Even if she didn't particularly want to see anyone die, it was one way to make sure that anyone hired could handle whatever came at them.

As applicants entered the stadium, they would see Weiss sitting in the first row. What most might consider a 'splash zone,' but she wanted to be able to see the matches. All of them. She was the one hiring, after all. And she needed to be able to time it and make sure that all of the testers followed the rules too. Two of them she knew would be fine, but one she had a significant lesser opinion of. At least it would all work out. So line up, applicants.

[ OOC: So here's how this is going to work. If your character would like to apply for a security job at Schnee Company, they need to reply to this post with the subject line "Applicant." After that, one of the testers (Yang, Mercury, or Ren) will reply to it and the characters will fight. The character must survive the fight for 10 minutes, and may be ranked hire as an applicant if they actually win their fight. If they die or are knocked unconscious during the fight, they will automatically wake up in the infirmary, but be disqualified from getting the job. They can disqualify themselves by stating that they yield during the thread. Weiss will provide rude honest opinions of the fight once it's over and also be playing the role of referee to make sure the timing and yields are upheld.

If you want to be an audience member, you can make your own thread, handwave and mention in later threads, or yell things in the middle of fights to distract applicants. If an audience member goes onto the field during someone else's fight, they will be considered a bystander and the applicant must protect them as well as themselves. If the audience member wins the fight for the applicant, the applicant is disqualified. ]

[A gloomy-looking girl dressed in pink and white and carrying a weird-looking doll appears on the screen today, looking kind of like she might be in need of a healer, though certainly, she seems to be holding up better than one might think a (supposedly) little girl would be if they were hurt. Actually, and nobody but Arietta would know this, but for someone who is pretty sure she's supposed to be dead, she's surprisingly in better shape than she was before waking up... wherever this is. She didn't really read over the pamphlet that well, and was too spooked by the hologram to hang around and listen to it. Well, at least she wasn't dying, anyways.

Really, she's horribly lost and super confused, because this isn't the Cheagle Woods- or anywhere on Auldrant she's familiar with, really- and her monster friends aren't anywhere to be found, either. If this is some kind of afterlife, it's a really weird one, and it takes some fumbling with the video... whatever it was called- some kind of fontech device, she's assuming- to get it to turn on.]

- Ah, it's on? What am I supposed to do now!? [She hadn't exactly planned this out in advance.] Is this really working? This isn't some kind of trick, is it!?

[SO MANY QUESTIONS... but mostly she's incredibly overwhelmed by her newfound situation, that she can't help but be suspicious of this being some kind of strange trick or dream or something.

People don't normally just... come back from the dead, do they?

... Do they?]

This is ridiculous! Whatever brought us here can't just assume that we'll start a new life in this place, when we have important things to do back home.

[Well, this girl sure sounds annoyed and frustrated. That's the best way to hide the fact, that she's about to freak out, right? Her eyes look worried though. No, really, she should be saving a friend from dying, and not -- sit here, talking to some strange device and be forced to plan how she's going to live here.

Katara's been here for an hour, maybe two, and apparently she hasn't moved much from the place where people wake up. It's more that she sure doesn't want to get far away from the water, but you should know her skills to realize that. Or maybe she's waiting to be magically transported back to her world, who knows.]