Welcome to Republic City!

[cyclicalitymods]

It was a bright and sunny normal day in Republic City. Children were playing, spirits were chirping about, and everything was going along like normal. Well at least that's what everyone seemed to think. That is until so many people seemed to be appearing out of nowhere. For some reason Republic City seemed to be more lively and the crowds bigger.

The spirits have grown restless as if something important was about to change, and to try to fix that change, the spirits with their big long tree like limbs dragged people into the world left and right. Even the vines covering Republic City seemed to help. Although the spirits had the best intentions in mind, some people were more affected by the grab than others. There's talk that people in this city don't even know what this place is. People who have never heard of the words "bender" or "non-bender."

Welcome to Republic City! And to those who already live here: Happy Saturday. Please make yourselves at home and don't mind a little spirit gunk. It's mostly harmless. Go enjoy yourself a classic mover. Maybe you're the athletic type. If that's the case, come watch a few Pro-bending matches or form your own team. Just watch out for any Satomobiles. They can be deadly no matter how pretty the driver is.

Please remember to enjoy your stay and don't cause too much trouble. The Republic City Police don't need more riffraff to take care of. And don't stray too far. To make the the peace is kept, there's a huge spirit barrier around the perimeter of the city. It seems pretty strong, but it won't be able to last forever. Still, it's worrying. Radio signals and telegraphs don't seem to be getting past it.

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[streetferret]

A - Police Department
Some people were just randomly showing up, the barrier was not going unnoticed and certain important figures of the city were missing. Coming to the police department for answers and solutions was the expected response. Mako could be seen in full uniform within the building. At his desk, filing reports in Lin's office, and helping answering the phones in case one was an immediate emergency.

2 - Break Time
Even a cop deserved a break during all the goings on in Republic City. Not that the detective wanted to take one, but he had to eat some time. A push cart merchant was selling dim sum and he purchased some with the full intent of getting right back on his parked motorcycle. Work was practically Mako's life and right now the police force needed him more than ever. That was how he saw it anyway.

Of course, he's also there to serve and protect. That included answering questions to the best of his knowledge.

C - Detective Duty Yes, Bumi. DUTY.
Having looked through the reports street cops have been filling out, both of known criminals, suspects, and new arrivals through the vines; Mako decided to get back on the beat and look for any suspicious activity. Whether he was on a motorcycle, slowing down as he passed by someone that caught his eye or slowly tailing someone through the crowd; Mako was keeping a sharp eye on certain people.

Maybe they had answers, maybe they didn't. But he's too shrewd to simply let it go.

4 - Wildcard
Make up a thing, Mako could be anywhere in the city thanks to his job as a detective, his past as a pro-bending athlete, and former member of the Triple Threat Triad. And let's not forget him being a former prisoner. *cough*VARRICK*cough*

C

[creepycyclops]

[As Mako is on patrol in one of the shadier parts of town, he may hear a scream of agony and then shouts and commotion coming from an alley off of Dao Mei Avenue.]

C or 3 or penguin seels

[truestheart]

[Sadly, his day just COULDN'T go smoothly. He had to run in a bunch of jerk teens who were part of one of the gangs in the city. They're just standing around him menacingly and telling him to fork over his bag.]'

Look, you don't have to do this! Besides, I don't have anything you'd want!

Penguin seels ahoy

[streetferret]

[The roar of Mako’s motorcycle became idle as he stops to look over at the commotion on the sidewalk.]

Hey! [He swiftly gets off his bike and takes off his helmet. Teen gang members never show much respect to cops, but Mako’s had more than enough experience handling the triads.] I said HEY!

[He puts himself firmly between Henry and the trio, folding his arms while giving an annoyed look.]

Get lost before I take you down to the precinct.

I'll let you decide how fast this goes. Since the best Henry can do is kick shins

[truestheart]

[No, they certainly do not. Henry mentally thanks his lock when it looks like a cop has come to his defence. Honestly, he thought they would be trying to lock someone like him up right now. He's just going to stand behind the wall known as Mako.]

I'm not sure they're going to-

[And he's right, immediately cut off when one of the teens just bends some water from under their coat and launches a frozen block straight for Mako's head.]

[streetferret]

[Scowling, Mako dashes forward and turns his head so the block barely grazes his hair. Fire forms at his hand and he continues the momentum to send enough fire to hit his chest and knock the waterbending delinquent off his feet. One of the others put their hands up and backs away.

The last one however decides to make a break around Mako and go straight for Henry’s bag and turns up a chunk of pavement to hit Mako with.]

I said

[The cement collides into his shoulder and he gives a rolling kick as he whirls from the impact. Just as the teen’s got his hands on Henry’s bag, the shot of flame hit his knee and forces him down to clutch the burn.]

get lost.

[Sighing while rubbing his shoulder, Mako knows they’re going to be more paperwork than they’re worth. But he looks over to Henry.]

You okay?

[truestheart]

[Henry covers his head out of instinct when the block of ice goes soaring past him, but he watches in amazement at the fighting. He almost blanks out completely when one of them tries to go at him. Henry pulls back bag back and would've been ready to swing it into the face of the oncoming guy his book should allow for a nice solid hit

But, nope. That's not happening with his bag is now getting pried from his hands. The police cop is all over that one when the thief just drops over in pain.

Henry's eyes trail between the injured thieves, to the cop, back to the thieves and then the cop.

As scary as he thought fire was before when Lord Zuko showed him, this has given him a new insight and that is:]

Are you like, fire bending Batman or something? That was awesome!

[Oh right, he's being asked something.]

Oh, yeah I'm fine. They didn't get the chance to do anything.

[streetferret]

[Rubbing his shoulder with a gloved hand, Mako gives Henry a raised eyebrow.]

A batman. [Not even a question because what kind of animal myth is that? WHAT EVEN...]

You shouldn't walk in Agni Kai territory alone. Where are your parents?

A

[restoredhonour]

[After taking matters into his own hands and inspecting the barrier, Lord Zuko decided to travel to the police station unannounced to speak with Lin. Upon arrival, however, the department seems in disarray, with no one knowing her whereabouts or being able to contact her. There were hurried assurances he would be able to speak with one of Chief Beifong's subordinates covering for her, however, and it's for that reason Mako receives a call to Lin's office, informing him Lord Zuko is waiting outside.]

[streetferret]

[Mako’s eyes dart up and away from the report and he’s gives an affirmative at what he hears over the phone. Last time Mako saw Lord Zuko wasn’t that long ago. Well, for him. Passing through the office, he grabs his gloves off his desk and puts them on right before leaving the building.]

Lord Zuko. [He bows, hand in fist.] I didn’t know you were arriving, sir. But we are working on locating Chief Beifong.

[restoredhonour]

I came straight here from the barrier -- there was no time to make arrangements. [Lord Zuko offers a bow in return, grateful that Mako's quick to cut to the chase. There's no time to waste on pleasantries.]

In the meantime, will the department function without her? Republic City has some very real issues on its hands, and I fear panic will break out if it is not dealt with decisively.

[streetferret]

Without Chief Beifong and Captain Saikhan, the main police force is assuming their routine duties. However, I have been coordinating with Officer Song to help direct the metalbending police force to maintain order.

[That one time Mako sneezed fire and dog piled on the policeman is a bygone, surely.

Mako doesn't break a beat in explaining the situation, not when addressing Lord Zuko formally.]

Currently, I'm attempting to organize the detective branch to investigate the barrier. Is there something similar happening at the Fire Nation?

[He can't hide his surprise at the former Fire Lord being in the city of all places. But then again, last Mako saw him, he was leaving to protect his daughter from any potential Red Lotus assassination.]

[restoredhonour]

[Lord Zuko folds his arms behind his back as he listens. Good, at least the force hasn't collapsed without Lin's leadership. Not that he'd expect anything less of a friend of Avatar Korra's... His response to the rest, however, is blunt:]

If it will save you the manpower, you don't have to. I already investigated the entire perimeter by both land and air, and Jinora tried using her spiritual projections, to no success. If not even an airbending master or my dragon can find a weak point, I doubt your detectives will have much more luck.

As for the Fire Nation... I haven't been able to establish any form of contact. We're completely cut off. [Probably the barrier's doing as well, he's guessing. If not a very conveniently-timed act of sabotage.]

[streetferret]

[There goes Mako's hope that Lord Zuko somehow managed to get through the barrier to Republic City.]

Thank you, sir. We can focus on the vines and reports of people appearing instead then.

[Mako gestures out his arm from behind his back, offering to take the discussion inside if he wants.]

Any attempts to contact the Water Tribe or the Earth Kingdom have failed as well. Right now, there are some that are suffering from trade routes being blocked off and Tenzin isn't available for any counsel on the matter.

[He lets out a firm exhale through his nose.]

It's not the best situation, but I'm glad you're here. [Someone with leadership experience is something the city desperately needs and he's seeing all of it first hand thanks to his position.]

2/B or not 2, B?

[savedtheworld]

[Maybe it's supposed to be quick pick-up, but Mako might not have counted on a monk being in front of him in line. He's wearing a hat that covers up his forehead arrow. But some traces of his arrows still aren't exactly fully covered.

Right now... this monk is looking over all a types of vegetarian dim sum like he's appraising them. The beleaguered runner of the shop is just sighing as he shuffles to fill his requests.]

Caaan I see those other vegetarian options you mentioned? Maybe that's what I'm hungry for! [He flashes his innocent smile.]

Hat is the question.

[streetferret]

[The hat gets his attention first. It’s out of place, too retro for someone that young to be wearing. Mako’s eyes wander down to see the blue tattoos on his neck.

That’s…strange.

It doesn’t take much detective work to figure out who it is, the vegetarian preferences a dead giveaway.]

Hey, Jinora.

[savedtheworld]

[He blinks and looks around, not yet used this kind of mix-up.]

Huh? Jinora's here?

[streetferret]

[Nothing's more awkward than getting someone's gender completely WRONG.

Mako croaks out a weak 'uhh..']

No. Guess not. Sorry, wrong airbender. I thought- you know. The tattoos.

[But the tattoos...

He gives the small monk a studious look.]

[savedtheworld]

[And now he actually looks at the guy. He's really cool-looking! Aang tries to make an innocent face.]

Right. The tattoos. Guess there aren't many of them going around!

[streetferret]

No, not really. [From what he's learned, Jinora got her tattoos.]

In fact, only two people should have them. [If it's some kind of paint, it's very convincing. But...] Does anyone at Air Temple Island know you're here?

[What is he, twelve?]

2

[backbends]

Ty Lee had spend the better part of the day wondering around the city and while she enjoyed the new sights and learned a good deal, she was starting to feel a little lost and hungry. It was then that her eyes landed on the cute boy leaving the stand, about to get on an interesting contraption.

"Ohhh! That's the first one of those I've seen!" Ty Lee exclaimed, running up to Mako without so much as a hello. "What's it called?

[streetferret]

Mako held the small bag of dumplings, buying two had become a habit since he always bought for Bolin as well, and was stopped from mounting his bike. He turned, surprised at the curious girl who didn’t seem to care about personal space that much.

"Uh- it’s a police motorcycle." He gave her a slightly confused look. How didn’t she know that, especially with him wearing a police uniform of all things. "This your first time in Republic City?" He couldn’t help feeling sympathetic if it was. Korra was and the same, and if he was honest with himself, Mako would admit she was rather cute.

But he lied to himself fairly often simply to stay focused.

[backbends]

"A police what? Do you police the motorcycle?" The word police as a title was completely lost on her, where she was from guard was the more commonly used term. As for motorcycle, she hadn't the slightest clue what that could possibly be.

"It is, the vines brought me-- At least, I think it was the vines," she half shrugs in response. "This place is so big, but I like it here!"

Ty Lee slipped easily back to the original topic at hand. "Can I tough it?"

[streetferret]

Mako can only give her a perplexed look at policing a motorcycle. How could anyone even- Then he got his answer. One of the new arrivals through the vines. That made much more sense to him now.

He contemplated the question, looking from her to the motorcycle. It was police property, but at the same time he didn’t want to seem unfriendly. A good portion of the new people’s impressions came from the police presence, and he did have an obligation to keep an eye out for them.

"Uh, sure. Go ahead. Just don’t turn on the lights." Thankfully, he had the keys in his pocket.

[backbends]

"Wow, you're so great!" she gives him a quick hug before turning to the motorcycle. "Wow, it has lights? It's so cool!"

Excited by the new piece of technology, she runs her hands along various parts of the bike, occasionally crouching down to look at the wheels or mechanical parts. "They just don't have things like this back home, it's so small! I've been in plenty of tanks before and well, let's just say those aren't exactly little."

After a full inspection, she stands up again to grin at it's owner. "I bet you look super dreamy on it." She bats her eyelashes as few times, putting on the charm. "Oh, yeah! How silly of me, I'm Ty Lee, by the way! It's really nice to meet you."