[Mia wasn't actually aware of the otter penguin races down at the South Pole until just short of the event. It's only once a few radio broadcasts had declared that there was going to be a similar event in Republic City that she even became remotely interested in it. And it wasn't until she had another talk with Aang until she found out that she could go to the actual event at the South Pole.
[Having never been, it sounded like a ripe opportunity to see another part of the world and return back to Republic City soon thereafter. Of course, doing so served other more personal purposes as well, but while she was there, she might as well try her hand at racing.]
A. Souvenir and food stalls
[Mia has a little bit of time in between her obligations to spend time at the souvenir shops, looking to see what things the Southerners are selling. Of course, she'll be frequenting food stalls as well, but her main interests are in the craftsmanship of the souvenirs as maybe she'll pick up a trinket or two from it.
[She looks down at a rather lovely brooch that piques her interest, though is sadly a little more expensive than she ought to spend for the time being. She'll put it down and say her thanks to the shopkeeper. Interrupt her for a chat?]
B. Catching an Otter Penguin
[One would think, having a koalaotter, that being able to tame an otter penguin would be an easy task; however, it's proving quite difficult! Short of actually trying to waterbend one into an ice pen, which she hasn't tried yet, all her efforts of coaxing one close and grabbing them have been unsuccessful.]
C. Racing down the Slopes
[She's finally managed to catch an otter penguin, and she's zooming down the slopes. It's crazy fun, and to be honest, she's more concerned about having fun than winning, and so she'll be screaming out with joy the entire way down the hill, even if she's lagging behind the leaders.]
South Pole
[Having never been, it sounded like a ripe opportunity to see another part of the world and return back to Republic City soon thereafter. Of course, doing so served other more personal purposes as well, but while she was there, she might as well try her hand at racing.]
A. Souvenir and food stalls
[Mia has a little bit of time in between her obligations to spend time at the souvenir shops, looking to see what things the Southerners are selling. Of course, she'll be frequenting food stalls as well, but her main interests are in the craftsmanship of the souvenirs as maybe she'll pick up a trinket or two from it.
[She looks down at a rather lovely brooch that piques her interest, though is sadly a little more expensive than she ought to spend for the time being. She'll put it down and say her thanks to the shopkeeper. Interrupt her for a chat?]
B. Catching an Otter Penguin
[One would think, having a koalaotter, that being able to tame an otter penguin would be an easy task; however, it's proving quite difficult! Short of actually trying to waterbend one into an ice pen, which she hasn't tried yet, all her efforts of coaxing one close and grabbing them have been unsuccessful.]
C. Racing down the Slopes
[She's finally managed to catch an otter penguin, and she's zooming down the slopes. It's crazy fun, and to be honest, she's more concerned about having fun than winning, and so she'll be screaming out with joy the entire way down the hill, even if she's lagging behind the leaders.]