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

[bookbends]

He'd get too into it. [ Jinora says, and although she's still smiling she sounds quite serious. ] He's way too competitive. I'd hate to be the other team.

[ At the question she makes a thoughtful noise before shaking her head, giving him a knowing look. ] No, not a lot of training going on today. Actually, I saw Opal around the city earlier today.

[lavamylife]

Yeah, I guess he did get into pro-bending juuuuuust a little bit after he finally figured out that that was Korra's ticket to airbending.

[Though the news of Opal being in the city was perhaps the most tragic news ever.]

Ah man, Opal's not actually here? AND in the city? I made the way over here for nothing?

[Bummer. He's almost defeated, though it's not like he can't just go back over there and search for her. Though at least Air Temple Island is a small enough place, and he'd know the places to look.]

[bookbends]

That's right. [ She remembers Korra's return to airbending training about pro-bending; the change had been amazing. ] Maybe he'll make all the new airbenders try pro bending too, to see if it helps them.

[ She can't help but feel a pang of sympathy for Bolin's defeat- she reaches out to give him what she hopes is a comforting pat on the arm. ]

Don't worry! I'm sure she'll want to try and see you, too. Maybe you can catch up later.

[lavamylife]

[Oh Jinora, you are just what the ailing Bolin asked for. His frown turns upside down with just that simple gesture.]

You know, you're right. I'm bound to find her somewhere in the city. Or worst case, there's always tomorrow!

[He'll figure out her schedule one of these days!]

[bookbends]

Definitely [ She agrees eagerly, smiling at his renewed enthusiasm. ]

If I see her again, I'll let her know you're looking for her. Oh! [ Suddenly she lights up. ]

Maybe I can help her sneak out at night to meet you. [ Doesn't that sound romantic, Bolin?! ]

[lavamylife]

Thanks I really apprec—

[His thanks are almost a little premature before she makes her secondary offer. But really, it just causes Bolin to blush ridiculously. Because yes, it does sound really romantic. But honestly, he still only knows Opal at something of a cursory level.]

Well, [he says as he adjusts his collar, his cheeks flushing hotly,] that would be really nice. Though only if Opal is up for some midnight rendezvous. I mean, I could always catch a late ferry here. They run pretty late at night, right?

[He has to admit that he is considering it a little bit.]