[OPEN] Let the races begin

[cyclicalitymods]

January 10th is a big day for anyone interested in the races. Or rather, interested in a little bit of gambling. Located in the Southern Water Tribe, the penguin sledding races are the place to make it big or lose everything! Races will be held from dawn until midnight with stalls selling food and souvenirs are set up around the event area. Everyone is free to take place in as many races as they want on one condition — they have to catch their own otter penguin, which might be a bigger challenge than actually sledding through the race track. They take this rule very seriously! Those who hire others to catch their otter penguins for them will be disqualified if they're caught. Just remember that this is the South Pole. The event area isn't around any residential areas, so bring warm gear when you hike to it in the cold.

There's fun in Republic City, too. It's snowing, at least, so a few otter penguins have been shipped in for racing around a smaller track. There's stalls set up in the city, too, selling knickknacks and Water Tribe cuisine. People are free to place their bets here as well, but any penguin sledder who's anybody is probably already in the Southern Water Tribe where the big fish are.

So there are options. People who have free time and money to travel can take a ship to the Southern Water Tribe to see what there is to offer. People who are short on time or money can stop by the penguin sledding arena for a few minutes to see what's up.

[ OOC: Feel free to include a variety of scenarios in your tag. It's an all-day event, so if you want to include scenarios for travel, otter penguin catching, sledding or just spectating. Whatever floats your boat! ]

Comments

[mercuryadept]

"Apparently so," she says, having to agree with him on that one. She had only a little time for fun; her childhood was mostly responsibility, really. Then again, she might have been one of the special cases too. "I guess I'll just have to make up for that lost time now. I would be most honoured to have your teaching, Master Aang."

[savedtheworld]

He smiles sheepishly, and he gives her a polite bow, part-jokingly. "The honor's all mine, Pupil Mia! Now, the way I heard... the best way to get an otter-penguin's attention, is with a little fishy." It doesn't settle perfectly with his beliefs, but he at least goes for ones that already dead.

[mercuryadept]

As if in response, there's a sheepish smile on her own face, as if it was a completely obvious bit that she had overlooked. "I should have guessed. The quickest path to an otter penguin's heart is through its stomach." She laughs a bit. "And then it's a piece of cake after that?"

[savedtheworld]

He laughs right back. "It should be! As long as you're nice and friendly and gentle with them. I'm sure you'll have it covered, Mia!"

[mercuryadept]

"Friendly and gentle," she repeats, almost finding it funny but still trying to retain a degree of seriousness about it. "Got it. I think I can do that. But I will need to go catch a fish first."

[savedtheworld]

"Now that's the tricky part. I don't wanna... you know... do anything to the fish. Not when it's still alive."

[mercuryadept]

Mia tilts her head a bit in surprise, and curiosity is written on her face. "You feel sorry for the fish?"