Welcome to Republic City!

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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.

[ OOC: The game is officially open! From this point on, feel free to make any posts you want or tag into this. Please remember to tag your posts with Canon: Character. Finally, although the game has no real network, you're free to respond with prose or brackets, whatever you're comfortable with. With that said, have fun! ]

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[raavashing]

[Wan gave her a frown of his own as he finished filling Mula's saddle bags.]

You're mad it's going to people who need it? Wasn't that the point of this?

[He mounted his catdeer with a single, clean leap, only one hand on her back to help guide him as he started to turn her away.]

Or are you only welcoming and supportive to humans who aren't already poor and destitute and easily forgotten?

[airyopalescent]

"I'll definitely have to come then!" After all, any showcase of new technology had to be interesting, right?

"The usual - training, training and some meditation. It's a lot of fun though. It looks like you've been hard at work too."

[yangarang]

[ Uuuughhhh, so much for her image! But Ruby is her little sister, so she allows her a few seconds hug and even hugs in her return. ]

Yeah, what about you? [ She knew Ruby and there was a large change she had already run in to multiple people today. Yang only hopped she didn't smack into the wrong person. ]

Though, did you hear about what happened? People have been showing up out of nowhere, I heard a rumor that it's something to do with the spirit world. Crazy, isn't it?

[dealing_dreams]

(A): Fancy Party in Republic City

"Ah, yes, terrible tragedy, wasn't it? Personally, I'm of the opinion that the real tragedy is that someone didn't smother the Earth Queen to death years ago." Lau paused to take a deep sip from his drink. When speaking sedition, after all, it was always good to appear much drunker than one actually was. "Oh, come now. No one has the audacity to say it, but everyone is thinking it. You know what that paranoid old hag did to Ba Sing Se. Secret police, child soldiers, people starving in the streets... now that's tragic."

He laughed with a practiced touch of self-consciousness. "Oh my, I'm afraid this is all rather heavy talk for a party, isn't it? Let us speak of more pleasant things!" Lau waved his hand to signal a change in the topic of conversation. But still, he might plant the seeds of doubt in a few of these thoughtless partygoers, and slowly bring them to his side...

(B): In a Shady Part of Town

Lau usually avoided places like this. After all, he was a respectable businessman now, and it just wouldn't do to be seen walking the narrow, vine-choked alleys where the Triad gangs were known to operate. These days, he preferred to do business on board his personal airship. Sometimes, though, he grew nostalgic for his old home in Republic City's slums. He missed the familiar sights, the familiar sounds, the familiar smells... well, maybe not the smells.

But to Lau, who normally kept his eyes closed and had therefore developed a keen sense of hearing, the sounds of the city were very distinct. He could hear raised, angry voices up ahead - a sure sign of trouble. He smiled to himself and strolled casually towards the source of the commotion. He was in the mood for a bit of trouble.

Okay maybe! But Zuko's more precious!

[gainedacoupon]

She watched him curiously wondering what exactly was he doing? Maybe it just felt nicer to have his hair down? Well it probably wasn't too important to ask him about right this minute. Besides, she liked it better messy anyway. She laughed and reached up to ruffle up his hair, for old times sake.

" You really let it grow out quite a bit, huh. It looks nice."

[paishodown]

[Asami turns around upon hearing an unfamiliar voice directed at her.]

If... you want, sure.

[Finally someone who doesn't lead off with a comment of surprise in seeing her out here doing grunt work. She can walk around and hang fliers! Really!]

There's a few yuans in it, if you're willing to help.

D!

[lavamylife]

[Though Air Temple Island is now being inhabited by all of the airbenders, meaning that Bolin's long-standing invitation to stay with Tenzin and family has gotten regrettably thrown out the window with the sudden influx in occupants, he's certainly over at the island often enough, though usually it's to see if Korra is there... or to see if Opal actually has a day off every now and again... which is not often.

[Nevertheless, as he is on his way across the island, Bolin sees a bald-headed kid with airbending arrow tattoos playing with little sky bison and lemurs.

[How adorably cute. Bolin has to come say hello!]

Jinora! [Because who else could it possibly be? Aang, prepare for a great big Bolin hug.]

[savedtheworld]

[He nods along. This whole time something itches on his brain - he knows he heard someone mention the name "Ruby" earlier today, but who?]

That sounds great! Sooo which way should we go?

[paishodown]

Okay, she had heard whispers about some weird things happening, but...

"That's... odd." Asami would have thought he was just lying, if everything she'd seen throughout the day hadn't pointed to the opposite.

"Has this happened to anyone else you know, by any chance?"

[gainedacoupon]

Oh! Is that why you're so talented? Because you worked in a circus? I knew someone who worked in a circus once. He was the juggler, but he must have been out of practice because he wasn't that good. It was fun watchin though.

[ She giggled a little herself and moved closer to Ty Lee. ]

My name is Jin, what's yours?

[gainedacoupon]

My head could get so big it exploded into billions of pieces!

[paishodown]

[Asami has to resist rolling her eyes.]

I'm preserving what little resources we have for the people who have just shown up with nothing but the clothes on their backs. It's not like we can organize an efficient charity in a matter of hours. It's just not possible, and I have no way of knowing that you aren't just taking all of that for yourself.

[gainedacoupon]

My name's Jin by the way! And what is the name of my amazing hero?

[savedtheworld]

It is! I always wonder how he ever manages to get full.

[truestheart]

Yeah, something like that.

[Henry just shakes his head to Wan's second question. Sweet Naive, Wan. Who would want a history about earth?]

Not reaaally. It's about a place called the Enchanted Forest.

[bookbends]

a. city streets

[ Early that morning Jinora can be found walking through the city crowds, airbender staff in one hand and a few bags in the other. Upon closer inspection the bags were full of things like clothing and even a few pots and pans, and while she doesn't have too many bags she definitely has enough. And while weaving through the crowds isn't exactly difficult for her she isn't usually held down by so many things when she's trying to do it, which makes it a little awkward. ]


b. spirit wilds

[ Jinora's finally made her way to the wilds after a pretty eventful day. With all these people showing up in the city she can't help but be worried that maybe there were spirits being affected, too. What if they were showing up with no memories of this place, just as confused as all the people were? Not as many people went through here as the rest of the city, and Jinora wanted to make sure the spirits weren't being effected negatively by the situation, too. ]

Hello! [ She calls out softly, looking around as she walks along. There were a few small spirits following along after her already, but they didn't seem to be any different from a normal day. ] Is anyone here? You don't have to be scared. It's okay to be confused but we're going to figure everything out.


c. air temple island

[ Finally home, Jinora's spending her time running all over the island trying to get everything ready for the few people that are going to be moving in. New airbenders off the boat, new airbenders from other times, others... She was expecting the place to feel much fuller than normal but if anything the place feels kind of empty. There's not sign of her family or Kai or a lot of other airbenders, at least, but they were probably just busy. There was a lot going on, after all.

Still, that just means it's up to her to try and make the place seem as welcoming as possible. She can be found going in and out of previously unoccupied rooms, around the dining hall and kitchen areas, and even running around outside or waiting by the docks for a boat to come in.

Later on, she can be found meditating at the pavilion by herself, looking a little less excited as she once again tries (and fails) to project her spirit past the barrier surrounding the city. ]

[yangarang]

[ It was lucky for Asami that Yang was new to the city. Naturally, she'd recognize her by name (who wouldn't?) but had no idea what she actually looked like. ]

What, really? [ She wasn't expecting that, and what luck! A few yuan could help start her off her savings fund for her moped. ] Sign me up, then!

[ She motions towards the posters. ] A Motor Showcase sounds line fun, I'd love to see everything up close and personal. Things like this just haven't hit big back home yet. We're lucky we even get radio for probending matches most days.

[gainedacoupon]

She gave his hand a curious look and instead gave him a small bow with a big smile on her face. She felt a little bad she couldn't be much help, but he seemed really nice about it.

" My name's Jin. It's really nice to meet you, Lloyd, and it's no problem at all. I'm kind of new here too, but I want to help as much as I can."

[truestheart]

[Nope, he doesn't mind at all. Actually he looks quite surprised to find he didn't land square on his butt and hurt himself. Just kind of getting a nice cushion of...wind. Okay then. He's seen weirder. He does take the hand though given to him.]

I'm okay, thanks.

[So, now onto the Q&A session.]

How'd you do that?

[He's assuming magic, because, well, what else is there?]

[savedtheworld]

Okay, okay! [He laughs as he waves his hands in surrender.] I'll hold back, just for the sake of your head!

[airyopalescent]

He wasn't sure how? Was he kidnapped or something? The notion worries Opal more than a little.

"This is Republic City. Where are you from originally? Do you remember anything before you arrived?"

Her mind buzzes now. Should she take him to the police? She's mulling over this when he asks about the bags and she blinks at him, surprised from her thoughts on how to best proceed. Glancing to the bags on her shoulders, she smiles back sheepishly herself.

"Aha... I suppose so. I'm going to Air Temple Island with all of it though."

[raavashing]

And how long have you been in this city that you haven't had hours to do the same kind of charity for those who already need it?

[He countered, his own offense rising.]

I've been here a week and there's enough food and water to go around but everyone is expected to pay for it so those who really need it barely get anything. This city has been around for fifty years. Your company has been around for how long? Ten? Fifteen? More? And this is the only time you think about these things? You probably only did it because you thought it would make you look good.

[Wan let out a huff.]

And I'm not keeping it for myself. I know how to survive in the Spirit Wilds. I'll get by just fine there. The people I'm taking this to don't know how. Yet. But this will help them until I can teach them.

[wolfstrike]

A.

For Yuri this is just another day in the life of a poor guy in Republic City. While he had been pulled here with a bunch of other people, his memories had been altered and he believes to have lived in this world his entire life. Though not exactly long in Republic City, but he was starting to get pretty comfortable with this place.

Today he's just walking along, minding his own business. And some might notice that he's not at all afraid to show that he has a weapon in public. The long fancy katana dangling by a strap from his left hand as he went, or he let it rest casually on his shoulder.

Beside him is a... very interesting looking dog. Repede following his master's side with that pipe clutched between his teeth. They're quite the interesting looking pair.

B.

After having completed a job and getting a bit of money, Yuri decided to treat himself at one of the local pubs. He's not exactly a heavy drinker, and just goes for the heck of it when he feels like it. So he's casually sitting in a chair with his drink and a bit of food he had ordered. Repede is waiting outside as people don't really take kindly to animals inside their establishments.

He's just keeping to himself, but he wouldn't mind a bit of company if someone decided to join him.

[paishodown]

"I keep myself busy," she said, a bit of weary nostalgia creeping onto her face. Truth be told, there wasn't enough work in the day to fill the void left by the team's travels, anymore. She could check and recheck numbers, put off papers to sign until the last minute, but she missed her friends. She missed getting out. Seeing the world. Republic City was a small place, when you'd lived there your whole life.

For the first time ever, she felt stifled by the beeping horns and the giant crowds and the towering buildings.

"Bolin tells me you're a natural."

[truestheart]

[The stranger randomly coming to his aid is pretty unexpected. People seemed to be pretty leery of him all day,so this is a nice change of pace.

The lady just huffs and swipes the money quickly from Jinora, muttering words of having a nice day only to shoot a look at Henry to hurry up and pick a kabob. Quickly the boy takes one, not really taking much mind in which one he swipes. The lady's look is enough for him to not want too hang around to long.

But, he's not just going to run away just yet, he has someone to thank.

Turning to the kid who just helped him, he offers a smile.]

Thanks for doing that. I'll pay you back later when I can get some money.