Avatar Rp: Book One: Earth (Closed/Started)

[Ruedyn]

Senji eyed the elderly woman that emerged from the back.

'Why is everyone afraid of her? Probably one of those 'stronger than they look' types... I wonder how strong she is?'

"I'd like a duel..." He said casually.

Spoiler: OOC

How's combat going to work by the way? Thought we'd get this out of the way now.

 

[VuvuZelaMan]

Kara listened to Chi's explanation, overhearing most of the White Lotus's responses. I should have guessed that we weren't leaving right away.

"Is there anything any of you would like? I am sure I can find it and place it right where you need it."

"No, no, I'm alright, thank you."

The obviously angered (owner?) aside, news about a third Water Tribe was surprising to Kara.

"A third tribe, huh? Always thought it was just us and the Northerners..." Kara mused, having a sip of the new tea. "My name's Kara, by the way, from the Southern Tribe. I don't really know what exactly you'd call it, but I guess you could say I'm a traveling healer, among other things." It was the closest thing she could think of to call it at the moment, and the more... physically assertive tasks didn't exactly go against that.

"I'd like a duel..."

Why do I have a feeling that this will end poorly?

 

[Redryhno]

"A third tribe, huh? Always thought it was just us and the Northerners..."

"That's because it is. I'm from the Northern originally, but moved here when I was younger than you sweetheart."

"I'd like a duel..."

Sodaka groaned, and his face went into his hands, whispering quietly,"Please don't, please don't, please don't, why'd you have to do it?"

"Oh, would you now, sonny? I'm not sure it'd be a fair match," She looked to the roof, where a few slightly charred splinters still stood out from the cured wood,"You're a Firebender, who I'm going to assume blackened my ceiling, judging by where you're standing, and here I am, a frail old woman. But, if you insist, I'd advise you to go outside first. I can't be sure I won't kill you if you harm anymore of my shop. But would you be so kind as to hold the door open for me? My wrists aren't what they used to be and I can't turn the handle as easily as I used to."

Spoiler: OOC

Combat's going to be just as you write it for most stuff(ie Mooks), I'll step in on boss guys, and you'll know when they show up, like Buniq and Sodaka here, this couple'll be a recurring pair, think of him as a Bumi-like guy, and she's a bit like Azula at times.

The twins to a lesser extent, since most of their reason for existing is done, almost.Though their little innovations will be seen somewhere down the line.

 

[CrazyGirl17]

When one of the patrons mentioned wanting to duel, Daiyu grinned evilly. This should be good... She thought.

"Oi!" She shouted to one of the waiters, "Gimme a bag of fire flakes, I need something to munch on!"

 

[Shadowstar38]

"By no means do we expect you to do this for free, we are not that detached from the world. We come with the full intention of equipping you however you so desire. Within reason, of course"

"Heh. Works for me then. I'm as on board as the rest of you."

Kuma finished his tea and placed the empty pot and cup on the table. He took a laying position on the floor as chaos ensued, and there was talk of a battle.

"Though I got to say, we got a severe lack of rational people on this team. Things dont bold well for us in the future."

But, if you insist, I'd advise you to go outside first.

"Try not to break him to bad Lady. Me still might need that guy later"

 

[Dr. wonderful]

"I'd like a duel..." the firebender said casually as if he was talking about the weather. Hao found his palm on his forehead. "This will end badly, like punching a Saber-tooth moose lion's cub in front of its mother badly."

"Gimme a bag of fire flakes, I need something to munch on!"

Mayuka raised a hand, "Can I have some fire gummmies if there are any?"

Spoiler: OOC

The fire gummies actually exist in the Avatar world. http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_gummies

 

[Muffin Button]

"That's because it is. I'm from the Northern originally, but moved here when I was younger than you sweetheart."

SHE SAID WHAT?!?"

"Now, I've been up for 'not showing off' and 'being aggressive' and everything so far, but ARE YOU CALLING ME A LIAR?!"

"I'd like a duel..."

"KICK HER ASS!" Chi thought.

But, if you insist, I'd advise you to go outside first.

"Okay, I'll come watch. I'll leave these two weapons behind." gesturing to her spear and blowpipe. "So I can clearly have no influence on the duel, because there clearly isn't a Foggy Swamp waterbending style." she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

 

[Navvan]

We've got a whole load of waterbenders hardly anyone seems to know about, though I'm guessing we branched off from one of the bigger tribes a long while back.

Euion leaned back into his chair crossing his arms
An unknown water tribe hidden deep within a swamp. It seemed odd, but... reasonable at the same time considering my own situation.

"A third tribe, huh? Always thought it was just us and the Northerners..."

"I'd like to know more about how..." Euion began muttering as the elderly woman, Buniq if he'd remembered correctly, quickly spoke up drowning him out.

"That's because it is. I'm from the Northern originally, but moved here when I was younger than you sweetheart."

Euion couldn't help but think there had been some sort of miscommunication. "I um" he stuttered somewhat intimidated by the elderly woman she somewhat reminded him of his grandmother except somehow even more horrifying when displeased if that were possible. "I think she was speaking..." he continued until he was cut off once again.

"Now, I've been up for 'not showing off' and 'being aggressive' and everything so far, but ARE YOU CALLING ME A LIAR?!"

"Okay, I'll come watch. I'll leave these two weapons behind." gesturing to her spear and blowpipe. "So I can clearly have no influence on the duel, because there clearly isn't a Foggy Swamp waterbending style." she said, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

Euion couldn't take the tension any longer. "Ms... Scary Polar bear dog lady" he blurted out addressing the elderly woman whose name suddenly slipped his mind in his panic, "I believe that comment was directed at the Catgator here" he said pointing towards Chi, whose name he only remembered after he had spoken.

 

[Ruedyn]

Senji glanced at the flustered Euion

"You might need to relax. Anyways, lets get this show on the road" He said, hopping up from his chair and walking to the door.

"After you ma'am."

 

[Redryhno]

"Can I have some fire gummmies if there are any?"

Miki appeared within a few moments with a warm basket of the Fire Nation treat.

"After you ma'am."

Buniq strode to the opened door, and in the blink of an eye, had grabbed ahold of Senji and thrown him outside, flipping twice before rolling into the side of a cabbage cart. The merchant pushing it cried out in surprise, but was relieved to see his cart not being overturned. These were not a good time for Cabbage Merchants of any nationality. At least he'd gotten some money for a few cabbages from a kindly old man earlier, so that made his day better.

"You come back now, dearie, this visit's on the house." She then closed the door as Senji got to his feet.

"Okay, I'll come watch. I'll leave these two weapons behind. So I can clearly have no influence on the duel, because there clearly isn't a Foggy Swamp waterbending style."

"Sorry, miss, but I've never heard of any Foggy Swamp waterbending style, care to elaborate? In fact, I don't think I've ever heard of people living there either, to be honest." Buniq said as she turned away from the door.

"Anything else I can get for any of you while you explain? And please don't say duel, or else you'll end up out in the street with that boy. If he has any sense, he'll go about his business or go find the inn Rika and Rokka were telling you all about. Why is it you find so many more numbskulls with Firebenders than any others?"

She went behind the counter, Sodaka sighing in a relieved sort of way and returning to arranging teacups and pots. Miki went back to serving the customers, and the Dai Lee exited the establishment in an orderly fashion, pairing off and disappearing into the crowds.

 

[Ruedyn]

Senji staggered to his feet and cracked his knuckles

'This'll be fun' he thought, malicious smile on his face.

He then noticed her going back in and locking the door. He stood there staring blankly for several minutes.

"...Wait, what?!

 

[CJ1145]

Monsin looked around at the strangers with the kind of wide-eyed, blank expression one expects from an old man who's not really paying attention to the event going on around him. He gave a wide, dim smile. "Did someone say 'free'?"

He hobbled over to the counter, and a few moments later returned to the others with a waterskin the size of a man's head, full to the brim with tea. "I think I'm ready to leave just about whenever. Lead on, I'd like to see this duel."

 

[VuvuZelaMan]

Kara hadn't moved to watch the 'duel', instead watching Senji get ejected.

"I think I'm ready to leave just about whenever. Lead on, I'd like to see this duel."

I thought that voice sounded familiar. Kara decided to break the humorous news.

"Sorry, old man. The duel -- if you could call it that -- is already over. Sir Heartburn lost without getting a move in and got thrown out."

Kara finished her tea and set it down, standing and grabbing her cane. "We might want to leave before someone else decides to overstay their welcome."

 

[Shadowstar38]

"We might want to leave before someone else decides to overstay their welcome."

Kuma stretched his arms before hopping up and walking towards the door.

"I'm right behind you. I havn't slept in an actual bed in days, and this inn sounds pretty sweet"

Kuma waves at the twins before he opens the door.

"And thanks for setting us up with all this you guys. You've been pretty swell hosts"

 

[JokerboyJordan]

Nobody having paid attention to Geb's acceptance of drinking with company, he instead retreated to the bar whereupon he drank some non pain inducing tea alone, thankful for it to quench his renewed thirst.
He watched as some firebender challenged the old woman who seemed the proprietor of the establishment, only to end with him being promptly thrown out of the door in a seemingly disproportionate display of strength by the owner.

"Why is it you find so many more numbskulls with Firebenders than any others?"

"I have no idea, perhaps they're just naturally more hotheaded?"


Speaking of firebenders, Geb noticed a figure across the bar from him. She was clad in a red tunic and thick boots, covered in tattoos and piercings. She looked every bit as tough as he did.
Slinking his way slowly over, he made his way to her, sitting in a seat next to her nonchalantly.

"Hey there hot stuff... Fancy a drink?" Geb said with a smile, making sure to subtly tense his bicep as he gestured.

 

[Muffin Button]

Well that was... over well before I thought it'd be

"Sorry, miss, but I've never heard of any Foggy Swamp waterbending style, care to elaborate? In fact, I don't think I've ever heard of people living there either, to be honest."

"Well, glad to see you are being much more rational now." she said, her aggression subsiding a little.

Chi cleared her throat and started to speak in an exaggerated manner imitating her Taku instructors.

"Allow me to demonstate a small example of the applications of foggy swamp style water bending."

She found a clear space in the teashop where she was least likely to cause any damage that could aggravate the old lady further. Making a point would be much more satisfying than starting a fight.

"The more observant amoungst you may notice the greater utility of footwork..."
She performed a spinning kick.
"...sharper arm movements..."
She pushed her arms forwards.
"...and in some cases, the occasional utilisation of plant life via water in vascular systems."
She sent a vine whipping forwards, using it to grab the remainder of her belongings.

"And now I'm... frankly too tired for all of this, see you guys at the inn."

She tipped her hat.

"Sir, Twins... Ma'am!" lowering her tone when addressing Buniq.

 

[Dr. wonderful]

"Sir, Twins... Ma'am!" Chi said as she walk away.

"...Did she just bend Vines?" Mayuka questioned to no one in particular.

"You know, that's a first for me. I seen, Earthbenders, Waterbending and firebending but I'm pretty sure I never saw Air-Bending, and before today, I never knew Swampbending existed." Hao poured himself some more tea,"You learn new things everyday."

"I'm going to go shopping for suppiles, and no, Mayuka, I haven't forgotten about teaching you how to use these," Hao reached behind him and pull out his escrima sticks. "hopefully, I'll find another pair here." Hao placed the escrima stick back into the harness and walked out the tea shop.

 

[Ruedyn]

Senji was sitting next to the tea shop pouting before realizing he had no idea where the inn was. He decided to look through the window to ask, and saw the swamp bending.

"Whoa, that's nifty." he muttered, and saw her making her way out.

Sir, Twins... Ma'am!" Senji was waiting by the door with a big, false smile,

"Hey Chi, mind if I walk with you to the inn?"

 

[CrazyGirl17]

Daily frowned, seeing the lack of a duel. Awww... I wanted to see a fight! She thought, annoyed.

Moments later, another patron sat next to her. "Hey there, hot stuff... Fancy a drink?" He asked.

Daiyu thought about telling him to buzz off, but after some thought, said, "Sure... but why don't you introduce yourself first? After all, if we're going to be traveling together, we should at least know about each other..."

 

[Muffin Button]

"Hey Chi, mind if I walk with you to the inn?"
That was a catgator smile if she ever saw one. She wondered what he was after.

Hopefully not dueling, I'm tired and he seems to have a bad track record with those

"I'll give you credit for spotting something up with Grandma Asskicker back there, but try anything funny and you'll be spending the night dangling off the nearest high building!"

She suppressed a giggle.

"Though I guess all those antics did end up kinda entertaining, if not in the way originally planned. How you holding up after that tumble?"