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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[savedtheworld]

[He's a little embarrassed when he sees he's noticed because of the growl, but he beams at the offering of apples.]

I... I love apples! Almost as much as Appa does. But... you don't have to give some of your apples just for me.

[airyopalescent]

I don't have to but I can if I want to, right? [Her tone turns just a little joking as she shakes the bag gently.] Or I could just eat them all myself right here.

[savedtheworld]

Or... we could have an apple-eating contest! [Now he's just being silly. He'll reach for one now please.]

[airyopalescent]

Somehow I think you may have some advantage over me in that. Unless we included Appa in.

[Not that she knows what Appa might be exactly.]

[savedtheworld]

If Appa was in, no one would have the advantage! He'd have the whole bag down before we even reached this sentence! [He laughs as he starts to chew on an apple.]

[airyopalescent]

[Opal straightens up then, amused.]

He sounds like a big eater!

[savedtheworld]

[Aang laughs some more.]

Of course, he's the biggest eater I know! Then again, you gotta be when you got six stomachs.

[airyopalescent]

Six is... kind of a lot.

[savedtheworld]

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

[airyopalescent]

He sounds like the sky bison. They really do eat a lot.

[savedtheworld]

[That makes Aang laugh some more.] Well's definitely no flying lemur!

[airyopalescent]

I can't imagine a lemur with six stomachs, that's for sure.

[But speaking of his pet...]

Is there anything I can get for you to take back to him then? Or something else for later maybe?

[That brings on a sobering thought for the young woman. He wasn't alone in the city, was he? She asks gently:]

Did you come to train with the other airbenders?

[That explained most of the influx of new people. She hadn't given much thought to the significance of his tattoos just yet.]

[savedtheworld]

Um... That's okay! I don't wanna trouble you. And Appa, he finds ways to get by! [He says nervously.]

But the last question... Yeah, that's right! I wanna meet all the new airbenders. Do you know where I can find some?

[airyopalescent]

Now that I can definitely help with. Most of the airbenders are living on Air Temple Island at the moment. We had a free day today but I'm getting ready to head back if you'd like to come with me.

[savedtheworld]

You would? I... I'd be really honored! Wait... by 'we', do you mean...?

[airyopalescent]

[Here she laughs a little.]

That's right! I'm Opal Beifong, one of the new airbenders. It's very nice to meet you.

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[savedtheworld]

[His expression lights up with hope. An actual living airbender right in front of him? And she's so nice! He can't believe it!]

You really are an airbender too? I... I'm really glad to meet you Opal!

[Then he blinks for a moment, as something else settles in.]

[savedtheworld]

...Did you just say Beifong?

[airyopalescent]

[Boy he looks surprised.]

I did. So you better be nice to me or I'll tell my Aunt Lin.

[A beat, then she laughs a little.]

Actually that wouldn't really work... but we are related.

[savedtheworld]

[Surprised doesn't even begin to cover it! It was one thing learning he and Katara would have a family... but he had never even imagined such a thing from Toph.]

You are, huh? There wouldn't happen to be... anyone in your family named Toph, right? [Maybe they're cousins? Maybe there's morethan one Beifong family?

But that girl's smile looks familiar, just with mirth in place of spunk.]

[airyopalescent]

[She beams at the mention.]

Toph is my grandmother. My Aunt Lin and my mother are her only two children. [Her laugh is light and her voice just a little teasing.] You're really up on your history, aren't you.

[Not that it's surprising, most people knew a particular set of names as well as they knew their own family member's names. Aang, Katara, Sokka, Zuko, Toph... it would be harder to find people who didn't know them.]

[savedtheworld]

["Toph is my grandmother."

There it is, set in stone. Suddenly, he and his friends are a bunch of grandparents. He can see it in Opal; even if she has an opposite demeanor, he feels like he can see the traces of Toph in her. Toph... with a family.

He gives a sheepish laugh to try to cover himself.]

I guess I don't have enough history lessons! I... I've known about Toph, but I never knew she had a family. Just from knowing you... I know it's gotta be a great one.

[airyopalescent]

[Awww, how sweet.]

I think so but then I'm a little biased. We're... a little crazy sometimes but we all love each other.

[savedtheworld]

I guess that's the important part, huh? You guys love each other and you're there for each other. Everyone just can't get along perfectly all the time.

[airyopalescent]

Exactly. If you're family though, you try to find a way.

[Try being the key word.]

So was there anything you wanted in the city still or would you like to go to Air Temple Island with me?