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Cyclicality Mods ([personal profile] cyclicalitymods) wrote in [community profile] cyclicality2014-11-11 12:01 am

Unrest

A medium-sized group of people have decided to take matters into their own hands. In the middle of the night, they split apart and casually make their way through different parts of the city. And then suddenly, all across the city, homes and apartments catch fire; some buildings, specifically businesses, collapse due to suddenly unstable ground; other areas near water are completely flooded.

It's not long before most, if not all of the suspects are apprehended, but quite a bit of damage has been done. Boroughs 3, 4 and 5 were hit the hardest for what seems to be due to the fact most of the refugees live in those areas. Some parts of the Spirit Wilds also have some damage, but the spirits were quick to chase away the vandals from their home.

For anyone awake at this late hour, word is quickly spreading and the blame is being squarely placed on the shoulders of the refugees. At least, that's why the the vandals claim to have done it. They're taking all the resources...! That... the group just destroyed. Apparently if they can't have them, neither can the refugees. Most of the members of the group seem to be members of the Triads. Apparently they felt the need to be "heroic."

For those not awake, well, they probably will wake up soon. The earth begins to rumble and shake violently all throughout Republic City, much too strong for even a large group of earthbenders. A few more buildings fall victim to damages from debris.

The shaking stops after a solid three minutes or so, but throughout the night, strong aftershocks will shake the city. What's of interest is what happened during the earthquake. On Air Temple Island, a bunch of spiritual energy has gathered. The result of the gathered spirits is a ball of energy that fiercely glows a red color. Sparks of red leap away from the gathered energy and apparently draw in quite the impressive strike of lightning! Hopefully the airbenders won't mind a giant red glowing thing of doom right where the symbol for Tui and La used to be.

Someone could investigate. It's dark and the glow from the ball of energy can be seen for a few miles, although as time goes on the glow will subside a bit, but not completely.

[ Tags from this account will probably come tomorrow. We'll comment back about the red thing of doom, but otherwise let us know if you want us for stuff. Otherwise, feel free to NPC some things. Catch a runaway or two, etc. ]
abitofawildman: (Eyebrow Raise)

[personal profile] abitofawildman 2014-12-05 05:22 am (UTC)(link)
"Well when you say it like that it sounds horrifying."

Bumi can do nothing but watch as Opal moves towards the sphere. Just as she's about to make contact,...he cringes.

And then nothing happens.

"Opal?"

[personal profile] airyopalescent 2014-12-05 08:39 pm (UTC)(link)
Opal looks over with wide eyes.

"It doesn't hurt or anything, it just... goes in."
abitofawildman: (Distrustful)

[personal profile] abitofawildman 2014-12-05 09:27 pm (UTC)(link)
It's a testament to how serious Bumi is taking all of this that he doesn't make a joke right now, because...that's some low hanging fruit, is what that is.

"Your arm is gone, how does that not..." he doesn't even finish the sentence, but rather approaches where Opal is in contact with the sphere.

[personal profile] airyopalescent 2014-12-06 01:08 am (UTC)(link)
As he approaches, Opal pulls her arm back out. And it's completely fine, yep. Since Bumi's nearby though, she takes hold of his wrist.

"It doesn't! Here, just put your fingers in like this. You can wiggle them around and everything!"
abitofawildman: (Backpedal)

[personal profile] abitofawildman 2014-12-06 06:11 am (UTC)(link)
"Hey! What're you! OPAL!" he stammers as she takes a hold of his hand at the wrist and pulls him towards the sphere.

His eyes press closed as he waits for the inevitable pain to come...but it doesn't.
Bumi cracks open an eye and cautiously looks around. The world hasn't ended, he's not bleeding from the eyes...as far as he can tell. And his hand, still attached, feels...warm. Not burning up hot, but the kind of dry heat one gets from a city built on a volcano.

"...huh."

[personal profile] airyopalescent 2014-12-06 03:39 pm (UTC)(link)
"See? It mostly just feels dry, doesn't it?"
Edited 2014-12-06 15:39 (UTC)
abitofawildman: (Pout)

[personal profile] abitofawildman 2014-12-07 05:05 am (UTC)(link)
"It...it does. Huh."

He stops talking because he's distracted by the fact that he's wiggling his own fingers inside the portal.

"What...what do you think this means?"