cyclicality | Welcome to Republic City!

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.

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Hey there.

[Korra's already scratching under Mula's chin before she realizes this spirit (spirit, right?) looks familiar to her somehow.]

That's it! You're a catdeer.

[The only one of those she's seen was from her memories of Wan, making her wonder where this one came from. Maybe this one had come through the portals with the spirits?]

[Definitely not a spirit, but also definitely a catdeer. It also looked really similar to Wan's catdeer, marking wise. Maybe they all looked like that though.

Regardless, Korra clearly knew how to give proper scritchings and Mula was stretching and craning her neck to give the best angle. Oh that felt nice.

So nice she just had to thank Korra by purring loudly.]

[Korra smiles, feeling some of the tension bleed out of her. It’s a bit like spending time with Naga, her best friend’s presence always making her feel better somehow.]

Well, aren’t you cute? [She continues to pet Mula, following the catdeer’s wordless suggestions.] Did you want to join me while I take a look at this barrier?

[Mula continued to lean into Korra until the leaning became laying and she flopped down so she could roll over with her side pressed into Korra and lift her front leg for the Avatar to give her belly the attention it deserved. She was very content to join Korra in her endeavors.]

I'm going to take that as a "yes".

[Korra grins as Mula asks for more attention, and she gladly gives it.]

We'll stay here for a few more minutes before we leave. Deal?

[Mula purred louder, perfectly content.

Overhead, Druk passed by. Not particularly low, but he seemed to be making a pass near the barrier for some reason. Perhaps for Lord Zuko to have a better look at it from higher up?

Mula ignored it.]

[Korra glances up when the shadow passes over them, not too surprised when she sees Lord Zuko's dragon up in the sky. He did say he'd help her figure out how to deal with the barrier and the city, after all. She'll just have to ask him about it later.

She turns her attention back to Mula.]

You're pretty calm. Most animals would run when they see a dragon around.

[Mula purred ever louder and brought one paw up to hug at Korra's leg. She was clearly telegraphing that she has met the good dragon earlier that day as she followed some odd scents to the city limit, but had to make her goodbyes when she smelled Korra's own half-familiar scent about. They had a fine meeting and a fine parting. Animals that ran from a dragon who wasn't mad had little sense.

Purr. Purr.]

[Korra laughs as Mula just goes back to demanding attention. Her hand resumes the petting motions again as she glances around at the other spirits around them. She thinks the leafy-eared one is watching her particularly closely, but Korra chalks it up to it not having seen her around before.

A few minutes later, Korra regretfully starts getting to her feet, and puts a hand on Mula’s neck.]

Back to work. You still want to come along?

[Mula let out a 'mrr?' and looked up at Korra before gracefully getting to her feet and giving herself a shake. She sniffed the air, her ears perking up as her attention was drawn by another scent. Wan was close. Or had been close.

She gave Korra's arm a gentle headbutt, but then turned and started walking off, following the scent of her Avatar.]

Welcome to Republic City!

somewhere in the city, naga feels a disturbance in the force

Naga knows when she has competition for the Avatar's attention

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