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! ]

Comments

[braavado]

[Now that they have a working key, those shackles come off quickly enough, and Korra discards them like she did with the other pair.

It's kind of weird, being reassured by a younger version of Aang like this, but...nice, too. He doesn't seem to expect a lot from her, and she feels herself relaxing around him in a way that she hadn't with his older self.]

It's...not that. I just meant some of the things that have happened recently. There's been a lot of changes around here.

[Now completely free of restraints, Korra stands back up, rubbing at her wrists, where the cuffs had started to chafe at her skin.] And...thanks for helping me get out of those.

[savedtheworld]

[He claps his hands together victoriously and offers a cheery grin.]

No problem! After all... isn't it an Avatar's job to help their next life out of a bind? [When we're at our lowest point, the previous Avatar can open your greatest chains.]

It... it does look like there's been a lot of changes. But... I don't think there's anything I'd really say is a bad change so far. I mean - there are new airbenders now! Isn't that great?

[braavado]

[That pulls a soft laugh out of her, as she glances at Aang again really quickly.]

I don't think they meant it that literally.

[Korra straightens up as soon as Aang mentions the air benders.]

Yeah, it's great. [Except they still need to be saved.] Let's head over to Air Temple Island and see if we can find out anything.

[savedtheworld]

[The worry kicks back in. He gives a serious nod as he starts to move.]

Right. Let's go there! [He starts to hustle towards the exit. But maybe they'll find someone along the way?]

[braavado]

[Korra leads the way out of the museum, pausing as they reach the island’s edge. A quick look around tells her that there aren’t any boats they can use.]

Well, we’re both water benders. We can just get ourselves across the water that way—it’s not that far.

[savedtheworld]

Right. Let's move! [So he leaps forward and hits the water running!]

[braavado]

[She jumps in right after him, making for Air Temple Island.]

Oh--wait. What should I call you? Nobody else knows you're here, right?

[savedtheworld]

Right! Well... some people do, but a lot of people don't? Um... how about Bonzu? Or- no, Gyatso? [Never mind that this airbender's currently running on water...]

[braavado]

[Gyatso’s name sounds familiar somehow, enough for Korra to pause and think while they make their way across the water.]

Gyatso’s an air nomad name, but…if you’re already telling people that’s what you are, I guess that wouldn’t matter.

[savedtheworld]

Yeah! I mean... as long as they can't tell I'm the Avatar, that's what'd matter, right?