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.

[ 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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[sanguine]

[She gasps, eyes widening with excitement. What luck!]

You too? [Really though, excuse the squeal in her voice. This is literally the best news she's heard all day!]

Oh, thank goodness. I was worried I'd be a complete fish out of water here. I mean, I know there aren't a whole lot of us, but-- wow! It's so nice to meet you!

[savedtheworld]

[He beams right back at her!]

It's greet to meet you, too! I don't this area well either, but you know what they syay about fish out of water! [He raises an eyebrow as he wonders where he's going with this.] Um... Two fish... are.... better?

...Nevermind! My name's Aang by the way.

[sanguine]

[Haha, what a cool name! Where has she heard it before...

Regardless, she's just rolling with what he's saying, because really, if the tables were turned, she'd be saying the same sorts of things.]

It's like two eyes are better than one! Two fish are better than one!

[Smooth.] Oh, and I'm Ruby! Nice to meet you!

[savedtheworld]

Y-yeah... That's gotta be what I meant to say! [He smiles sheepishly.]

That's a pretty name, Ruby! My name's Aang. It's nice to meet you, too! [He's wearing a hat over his head that covers his forehead tattoo, so he's a little hopeful that she won't be figuring out his full identity.]

[sanguine]

Oh, wait... it was heads... oh well... [LET'S MOVE ON, she thinks.]

Anyway! I hear the airbenders that live here are on some island. But I don't think I saw any boats at the docks that take us over there... I mean, I could glide, but I've never very far with it....

[savedtheworld]

Eyes are on heads, so that sounds close enough in my book! [he gives a light shrug.]

An island, huh? Do you know where the closest part of the harbor is, at least? Maybe I can figure something out.

[sanguine]

I think so! I just kind of got turned around. If I actually find the harbor, I am pretty sure I can point out the rest of the way!

[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?

[sanguine]

I know the docks are to the east! But... [She looks over her shoulder, then turning around with her feet, walking in a small half circle.]

I think this is the right direction.

[savedtheworld]

[He follows her movements and then gives a very thoughtful nod.]

Yeah... That feels like a very harbor-y direction! Let's try it out!

[sanguine]

Righty-o! [And so, the two newly acquainted young people begin their journey. Here's hoping there are no other snags in front of them!]

So, how long have you been here? In the city, I mean. Do you live here, or...

[savedtheworld]

Nope! [He says that very quickly.] Iiii don't live here that is. In fact, this is my first time in the city. I never imagined anything like this...

[At least that's technically the truth. He walks alongside Ruby casually.]