Republic City
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				Title: <strong>Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>12-11-2013, 17:55:41</strong>
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				<div align="center"> (http://i43.tinypic.com/29m11ue.jpg)<br><br><strong><em>In a world of the elements, humans have gained the knowledge and ability to bend fire, earth, water, and air. However long ago, air bending was lost to all but a single boy, Aang, the Avatar. During a long war, him and his friends helped to bring balance and peace to the world, but his time is gone, and air bending still resides to his family alone. Left from his idea of peace, was Republic City, governed by a council and protected my the Metal-Bending police force, a new form of Earth Bending that only those in the police force have learned.<br><br>Once again, balance is threatened and the new avatar has yet to arrive. Benders and Non-benders are slowly getting aggravated by each other, with non-bender groups protesting and many bending gangs on the rise, tensions are high, even for those who only want peace between the two.</em></strong> <br><br><br><br><strong>This is the roleplay thread.</strong><br><br>Characters (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=189869.0) || OOC (http://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=189867.0) </div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>12-11-2013, 20:42:38</strong>
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				<div align="center"><div class="floatleft">(http://i39.tinypic.com/23hula8.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: Papyrus;" class="bbc_font"><em><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Liu Yuanjun</span></em></span><br><br>&nbsp;<strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Stand for something,</strong> </span></div><br>"Welcome to YuanJun's Tea house." Liu said smiling. An old man had just came in, and was sitting down to look over the menu filled with various tea's. Liu was standing near the front counter wearing his long old fashioned robes as he always did at the tea house, and his brother was in the kitchen preparing the tea for the day. It was early in the morning, so the tea house didn't have many customers like they did in the afternoon. Liu patiently waited for the old man to set the menu down before walking over.<br><br>"I'll have a Jasmine tea please." The old man said, smiling. Liu nodded, "Of course." before walking back and telling Quan, his brother, the order. They had opened the tea house just a year or so ago after their parents gave them money and headed to the northern water tribe to live there. His father was an earth bender, and his mother a water bender, but sadly Quan didn't have any bending. Liu was lucky to have both water bending, and a great spiritual connection.<br><br>Once the tea was finished, Liu took the cup and set it on a small saucer before taking it to the man at the table. He was glad they had bought new chairs, since they were more comfortable and sturdy than the previous ones they had a few days ago. It took a large chunk of the money they had, but it was worth it to improve the tea house. The warm atmosphere needed a darker wood for the chairs, to keep the atmosphere welcoming. <br><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Or fall for everything.</strong> </span></div><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> </div><br><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">At: Apartments</span></strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LeSane</strong> on <strong>13-11-2013, 08:28:49</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/gtutM6g.png?1)</div><span style="font-size: 24pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>X</strong></span><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>ᴜᴀɴ Bᴜ</strong></span> <span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size">Fɪʀᴇʙᴇɴᴅᴇʀ</span><br>Location/<em>Strolling the streets aimlessly</em><br>Tagging/<em>Open for interaction</em><br><hr><hr>He had finally made it! It had taken far longer than Xuan had anticipated to reach Republic City than he had hoped for gazing lazily at the atmosphere of this place finding it interesting everything seemed alive, independent, and full of life. The small home town paled in comparison. Oh,there was so much ground to cover and so little time in the day to explore it all in hopes of finding his brother Juei. This was going to be very tedious for one lone man, but it was his duty as the older brother to make sure his younger sibling was fine so that he could beat the living crap out of him. That was a promise he held on too. With all of his talk of adventure there had not been a solid plan which lead to this situation when months back he'd received a letter stating aid from him Xuan directing him to head towards the north pole of all places! From that point on it had been a wild goose chase gaining him nothing but bad situations via cleaning up Juei's messes.<br><br>This was going to be no different he reckoned. He was getting stares due to his attire while those around him wore normal clothes he seemed to be in something more traditional clothing back when the nations were not unified as they were now and his head was blocked off by a well made stray hat which dipped&nbsp; below his line of sight as if to hide something. Xuan walked haphazardly down sidewalks and busy streets looking for some sign of his brother if he was so lucky; however not noticing a small band of thugs pursuing him as if he was prey. This went on for a minute or so until his path was blocked by one of them a earth bender raising the concrete up at chest level. "Excuse me?" Xuan spoke out confused as he tried to walk around only for some of the street went up as well. "Oh I get whats going on." letting out a sigh of discomfort knowing he'd have to use that again.<br><br>Each seemed to be either a fire or earth bender which was great for him in a multitude of ways if there hand been a water bender he'd have to put more effort in this to not get hit. The closest and the boldest grabbed hold of his collar. A mistake the thug would not get a chance to do again. Two quick jabs landed along the side of his neck freezing the man in place bringing the rest of them to reconsider the idea of fighting him well most. One had the right idea and back off while the others came in a group. In the end the rest lay stunned on the ground as Xuan looked down at them saddened. "If this is what I have to deal with then finding Juei will be easier than I previously hoped." bidding his pursuers a farewell and continued to walk. Republic city... What was he doing here? 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>13-11-2013, 21:22:00</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5p8pmfveE1qh8ktyo4_250.jpg)</div><em><strong>Mattias Castle</strong></em><br><em>Waking up Saturday Morning in the Drunk Tank</em><br><strong>Tagging- </strong>Republic City Police (Open) <hr><br>Sleep on the benches in the of drunk tank had become a skill for Mattais. He was not sure when he had been checked in, but if the degree of his hangover had any implication, he knew why. It took time to adjust to the blinding light radiating from the dimly lit light on the ceiling of the cell. Matt had failed to notice he had a few&nbsp; room mates as he shambled to the open latrine and relieved himself. "Is it Sunday or Monday..." He grumbled, earning a reply from one of the others before he zipped up and walked over to the bars. <br><br>"Hey Guards, I'm ready for a cup of coffee and my phone call." He banged on the cells to call their attention. Castle spent plenty of time in the tank, if they had a frequent customer card he would be getting a free Continental breakfast every third stay. They normally let him out without much fuss. Republic City had more bull shit to deal with then some guy who went to deep in the cups. Matt had been in a scuffle the night before, the ache and slight bruise he caught in the reflection of a metal bar reminded him of the drunk who caught him with a sucker punch. He had not swung back but it was enough of a disturbance to call in the cops. Matt typically didn't make it easier on himself, it was very likely he mouthed off to the officer who responded or they would have just called a cab for him.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kadigan</strong> on <strong>14-11-2013, 00:16:01</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z302/redwillowwitch/Asian_Warrior_Bust_1_by_1nch_zpse16c856b.jpg)</div><em><strong>Wei Dao</strong></em><br><em>Morning Exercise</em><br><br>The morning sun had peeked it's way over one of the apartment complexes in her district, the small flat she called home modest but acceptable for her needs. She had precious little she actually owned, the furniture in the apartment was what was left after the old woman who had previously lived had passed. She had eaten what was left of her previous night's meal, and then begun her morning stretches, hearing the satisfying pop and pull each time moved left and right. <br><br>Once properly limbered she had set off across the rooftops, smiling as she did so. The roof's were as good as any fancy gym, and reminded her of a concrete version of the tree's she used to bound around in at her Master's home. She'd tried this when she first moved here, and ended up almost falling between the buildings at first. It had taken time and patience to adapt to her new jungle gym, but soon she was springing around with the comfort level that any city dweller would have. Smiling a little, she springs forward like a cat, planting her hands against a chimney and diving forward, her hands grasping a windowsill on the higher building across the alley. Grunting with effort she pulls herself up once, then drops and then springs up, and up, jump climbing the window ledges until she reaches the roof top, a thin sheen of sweat across her body. Huffing a little bit she pauses and waits for her rendezvous. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>14-11-2013, 04:32:36</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter<br>Tagging: open<br><hr>Another night, trying to relax. Jayce had just erected his home for the day, struggling to keep the embers alive so he can dry his shirt. He had taken a dive in the river trying to get his hand on a fish or two before the guards patrol came back around the area. He managed at least one measly fish and a decent wash of himself. He staked a fish and set it over the small fire as he huddled close, rubbing his hands together and trying to take in the warmth. What was going to happen tomorrow? that didn't matter, all that mattered was getting through the day until the next. Most of the shops were just opening up and everyone mostly still in their homes. He was seemingly alone for now, only the company of any passerby's would&nbsp; join him. He was used to this loneliness that was brought on by the night and early morning, he wished his situation was different, but for now, he was toughing it out, and felt better off from where he came from. <br><br>In some respects he is eager for the mystery of what happens next, even though he preferred&nbsp; to have his present situation taken care of. for now he had some food, shelter, a fresh bath. At least he's good looking, and it was relatively common for an earthbender to be topless. He stepped out of his makeshift&nbsp; home for now and stretched a bit keeping an eye on his fire. smooth, pyramid shaped chunks of earth levitate and move with his movements, a slow, wide, strong stance. He looked at people passing by as he could, curious as to their thoughts on seeing the man. he had gotten the full spectrum of looks, stares and comments. Maybe today he could catch a lucky break.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Benen</strong> on <strong>14-11-2013, 04:58:44</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://us.cdn282.fansshare.com/photos/gerardbutler/gerard-butler-1465699000.jpg)</div>Name: Yín Huǒ <br>Location: Streets of Republic City<br>Tagging: Open<br><hr><br>Yín slowly walked the streets of the city, these evening walks a way to clear his mind after long days at the plant. It was true he had no need to work, his fortune enough to keep him aloft on the interest alone, but he like the feeling of being able to wake up and do something, they pay wasn't that bad either. So for the most part he held only a four hour shift every few days.. enough for him to buy what he needed for the week, and then a bit extra for what ever may arise. <br><br>But tonight Yín was wondering the streets. the tournament was coming up fast, and his Earth Bender had taken a turn for the worst and had gotten himself in trouble and thrown in jail for working with the triple threats. Yín slowly walked down the streets, trying to think of whom he could as about being the last key component for the Lightning Vipers. slowly his head rose at the smell of a small fire, and a cooking fish. a small earth shelter off of one of the main roads... it peaked his interest.<br><br>slowly He approached, and called out. "Hello is any one here tending to this fire?" he didn't notice the man who was under the shelter, trying to keep warm.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>beanhollow</strong> on <strong>14-11-2013, 07:38:10</strong>
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				(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAQ9c65_UaYuk_aVwhSKVztOaKb0qHeQJZyT7bgmygA3jMUsE)<br>Name: Kyra (Fire-bender)<br>Location: Alleyway of Republic City<br>Tagging: Open, (apygoos)<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br>Work was not needed for a Saturday, unless parents requested their child to get extra study time with Kyra to work on their fire-bending skills. Kyra was decent enough with her fire-bending abilities to become one of the main fire skill teachers for students enrolled within Republic City school systems. She liked her job; her day job that was. On the other side of the clock she was working a few odds and ends jobs just to get buy. Survival was of the fittest out here, especially if you didn’t grow up with a lot of recourses or money available to you. <br><br>Since her Auntie passed at the age of fifteen, Kyra learned to walk the streets of day and night at a young age. Through her time of struggles and strengths she gained much knowledge on how to best keep hidden from the Republic City Police. Her natural beauty also helped her sneak her way out of trouble with the cops from time to time too.<br><br>As bright blue eyes opened to the sun’s rays upon her face she didn’t know what he day had in store. Rolling out of the abandoned loft she had slept in for the night, she wondered what her day had in store. Kyra figured the typical side jobs would be on her to-do list but instead she was interrupted by something…someone. <br><br>Someone else had chose to setup camp on the same street as she did. Kyra carefully sneaked her way closer to the man’s shelter. It was then she knew it was an earth bender. Kyra figured she didn’t hear them set up last night since she was out late on a mission but now she was at a mini dilemma. But as she waited and watched for a few more moments she noticed this man was struggling to keep a fire going. It seemed like he was used to whatever kind of lifestyle he was living, but Kyra was surprised he built a shelter so obvious in the streets of Republic City. <br><br>“Hey there” Kyra said from a distance. Stepping closer to the man she couldn’t help but realize how attractive he was, and for some reason he was almost covered in water head to toe. Peering over his should and looking into his earth shelter she pointed inside with her finger. “I can help you with that…if you’d like” she said trying not to come off like a know it all. “It looks like you could use some dry clothes too” she smirked, trying to provoke a conversation with him. Kyra was definitely curious at why he was practically drenched.&nbsp; <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kokaine</strong> on <strong>15-11-2013, 19:03:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/kokotigress/female%20characters/d1199d00-7b37-4d79-b314-0f420c3b2065_zps605ca2b1.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em>Lieut. Akemi</em></strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Police Station<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Mattias, Wei Dao<br><em>Just a typical Monday morning</em></span></span><hr><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"> Akemi had a number of reports to get through today and she as not looking forward to it. When she'd first joined the ranks at 18 it had been fresh, exciting, and new, but now it was just... so much routine. Her father had retired just last year so she didn't even have him around to break up the monotony. Of course, some of the triads had been awful frisky as of late so she'd at least gotten out into the field a bit but well... she wasn't a detective. Still, <em>at least this morning would prove to be slightly entertaining</em>, she thought as she rounded the corner.<br><br><strong>"Well well well... why am I not surprised?"</strong> Most times Akemi's face was set in sober lines while she was on duty but seeing the far too familiar face behind the bars she couldn't resist the slight smirk that crossed her lips, even if she was slightly disappointed. <strong>"If you miss us so much Mattias, why don't you just join up again? Would be far better than sleeping on a hard bench with your roommates there I would think."</strong> She stepped closer to the bars but promptly backed up a step, <strong>"Ugh,"</strong> she waved a hand in front of her face, <strong>"easier on my nose too."</strong> She was tempted to try and hold him longer just to see if she could teach him a lesson but she knew better. Mattias didn't learn anything he didn't want to. Besides if he ended up losing that job of his she had a feeling she'd end up seeing him more often and that she didn't want. At least not in her station. She kept hoping some nice fool of a girl would get her hooks into him and straighten him out but that seemed to be as much of a long shot as him figuring it out himself. Ah well, she didn't have time for this.<br><br>Marking the time, she turned to the officer on duty and gave him a nod. <strong>"Let him have his call. Take your time with the rest though,"</strong> she added before glancing back toward Mattias. No doubt if someone else came through this way he'd get out sooner, or if someone came to pick him up, but if left up to her he'd be let out in just enough time to clean up and get to work. <br><br>After that, Akemi didn't stick around for chit chat, no matter Mattias' replies. There were other officers who would happily indulge the man if he wanted to simply blather on but she had a meeting to get to, and while she wasn't always so anxious to go out of her way for these little rendezvous, she did want to get to this one. Of course, she didn't rush but rather took her sweet time about walking up the stairs. Her uniform was sharp, the metal gleaming softly in the light, and not a hair was out of place as she made her way toward her destination. She still wasn't sure what to make of this particular contact but... well, she rather preferred accepting intel to dealing with vigilantes.<br><br>Finally she reached the top of the stairs and pushed open the door that let her out onto the rooftop. Her eyes cut straight to the figure she'd known would be waiting on her but no smile of greeting was to be found. Instead she spoke as she paced forward, the door closing behind her, <strong>"Lovely weather we're having, isn't it?"</strong>&nbsp; It was the same like she used every time, regardless of the actual weather.</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>agentlemanwithadream</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 04:34:16</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090316/22/49bf2e61a3976.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Sergeant Jiwe Nchi</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Police Station<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Mattias, Lt. Akemi, Open<br></span></span><hr><br>5:30 am. Jiwe alarm emitted that half scream, half screech that he hated for the sound, but loved for its effectiveness. Jiwe fumbled around in the dark for the four little glass balls that had to be place in the small indentations in four corners of the green and gold square that represented Jiwe’s homeland. The alarm clock was an annoying little invention, but it served its purpose. Jiwe had a bunch of little Earth Kingdom trinkets and it wasn’t uncommon to see him browsing the Earth Kingdom vendors when he patrolled the market district. It was often said that the people of the Earth Kingdom were proud people however, Jiwe had a love hate relationship with his people. In one instance, his people were the people who held the Fire Nation off long enough for Avatar Aang to master the four elements and defeat the Fire Lord Ozai. On the other hand, the result of that war was a struggling Earth Kingdom economy which resulted in Jiwe spending his teenage years mining precious metals. Sure, he learned how to properly bend and to ‘see’ without his eyes but many typical teenage experiences were taken away from him.<br><br>He sat up, pulling his locs back out of his face and quickly tied them back into a thick ponytail, using his own hair and for the first time that day, his feet hit the floor. As he made his way toward the quant bathroom, he turned the radio on to listen to the mornings news. From what he could tell, over the sound of water splashing in the shower, nothing too exciting happened the night before which was probably good. This way, when he got to work in the morning, he wouldn’t have any surprises which required a lot of unwanted, and in Jiwe’s mind, unnecessary paperwork. <br><br>After his shower, he put on his Republic City Police Department uniform and looked over himself to make sure everything was in order. The young Sergeant understood why the uniform was designed in the way that it was, especially since metalbending was a part of the job, but it was one of his least favorite parts. Having spent some time in Ba Sing Sae, Jiwe was fully aware of the Dai Li. Sure, the Dai Li were less of a protect and serve the people type of agency and more of a protect and serve the political interests of the city but they did have a more comfortable uniform.<br><br>Deciding that he had looked at himself enough for the day, Jiwe made his way out of the house and took a trolley to work since he had no car of his own. Most days, he would just walk but, he was feeling a bit lazy today. Fortunately, the first task of the day was a simple enough task, give Mattias a phone call. Normally, Jiwe would have let somebody else do it, but, he didn’t feel like doing anything productive. “Yes ma’am.” His voice rumbled in response to his Lieutenant with a slightly nod. “Morning Lt.” He said with a small smile as she made her way out of the room.<br><br>Mattias had been in this situation enough that Jiwe was comfortable enough to to go through the formalities involved. Jiwe bended the door open and nodded to the phone hanging on the wall, “Go ahead, make your call.” Honestly, he would probably just let Mattias go as long as he proved that he wasn’t still drunk which shouldn’t take much.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>EmotionCrave</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 09:29:38</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>:: I suck at prettying up posts. But my posts are pretty good at least. Haha. ::<br><br></strong></span><div class="floatleft">(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y46/Beo_Wulf/00cf1e4e-acef-464e-a4c8-709559f3eae8.jpg)</div><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Viole Geng<br>Location: City Square<br></strong></span><hr><br><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>The journey from a camp located on the outskirts of Republic City into the city itself was almost a half day. So for most peddlers and traders that came and went, traveling by night was key in order to make it for the First Week's End Market. The blonde haired, brown eyed young man who wore clothing looking fit to be Earth nation royalty had entered the cities gates before the rising sun could bless the streets and fields with it's rays of heat. In the early morning sun he had begun setting up his stall. Viole Geng was a nomadic peddler of fine jewels. Much like his father, and his grand father, Viole was an Earth bender. And just like his predecessors he had found a unique talent, a knack for locating and removing gemstone from the Earth. This of course was how he made his money, and paid for all the necessary things in order to survive. His grandfather used to simply sell the gems or embed them inside of handmade lockets and rings. Viole and his father had a different approach, one that made them more appealing to customers. Bending Earth was easy, even on larger scale dimensions, one could lift boulders and hurl them across the street. However bending gemstone was a delicate, and very precise skill. Too much and the gem could crack, too little and the shape itself would be off causing the gem to lose it's clarity and value. The higher grade of gem, the harder it would be to bend properly as well. It was a difficult job, but a rewarding one.<br><br>After having set up his stall, Viole stretched his hands over his head and leaned backwards having an appearance closely resembling a feline. At his side, in a classic green pouch, was the gemstones he had collected. The market which was only open the first weekend of every month, was located in Republic Cities central square, next to the largest park in town. Viole's stand was simple, wood construction designed to be taken down and put up every month. He located himself where he usually did, in front of a large fountain. Loosing the bindings on the pouch of gemstones, Viole looked around, and made certain no one was watching him. With the tap of his foot one of the stone blocks that made up the pathway popped up off the ground. Kneeling down Viole placed his palm against the cold dirt that was under the block, lifting his hand with a swirling motion and closing his fist the loose dirt rolled up from the ground and into a ball hovering inches from his palm. Setting the pouch into the hole he had just made, Viole packed the dirt back on top of his gems and placed the stone back over as if nothing had changed. Rising back to his feet, Viole slid both feet sideways until they were shoulder width apart. His right leg shot forward suddenly as both of his arms moved forward and upward. The stone beneath his stall shot up raising it off the ground a foot. As well a stone seat was formed for him to rest on while he worked.<br><br>Returning to a regular stance, Viole dusted his hands off against one another and nodded his head in approval. There was still an hour or so left until people would start coming to the marketplace in order to browse the vendors and see what they had to offer. Viole's attire was clearly that of an Earth bender and this was part of his advertisement. Giving his stall one more look over, Viole decided he would head out in search of a tea house. He had walked a long way and his body, mind and spirit could use relaxation. He was often in search of new types of teas to enjoy and was also a person who meditated regularly. His father had taught him that through meditation one could more easily bend. More so, through meditation one could understand that which they were bending better. Whether it be understanding the frighteningly powerful Electricity that a Fire bender could produce. Or memorizing the feelings of the water as it erodes sheer cliffs. Or in Viole's case, feeling out the alignment of the structure of the more carbon based rare jewels. Meditation was the key to becoming a master bender, it wasn't just practice or pure skill. It was becoming one with the elemental affinity inside of yourself. Even the likes of the Avatar had troubles mastering elements until they understood the importance of meditating on said element.<br><br>Currently, Viole carried on himself the most rare jewels he had found. A selection of very high quality jade, amethyst, and topaz. He also carried on him, separate from the rest of the gems, a rather large diamond. It wasn't something he had found, but rather something that had been handed down to him. Even his grand father had received the gem from his father, who said it came directly from his father too. The stone was half the size of Viole's palm, and as displeasing as it was, he was still unable to shape the gemstone. However, he had become rather skilled at manipulating it, the high density gem made for a great etching tool as he could make it spin using his bending. Viole walked aimlessly, waiting until he either found something interesting, or something interesting found him. Being that of a nomadic person, he often followed his nose. 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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 22:04:07</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter<br>Tagging: open, Yin, Kyra<br><hr>The man earth bending, clearly focusing and working out with it infront of the makeshift earth hut would speak up in reference to the fire. "That's mine," the still wet Earthbender said as he made a few movements, flipping the floating pyramids of earth downward and back onto the ground he got it from, making it as smooth as it was before. <br><br>Jayce's attention though then turned to another voice approaching, saying they could possibly help. "If you're a fire bender and can offer a more steady flame, I wont say no. It does get a little chilly once you go fishing for breakfast." He motions to the not even cooking fish that's staked over the whimpering flame in his hut.<br><br>"How are your mornings then?" He said making polite conversation with the man and the attractive woman, trying what he can to get the fire a little bigger and workable in his hut. "I'm Jayce by the way, Jayce Darian." He then let his bare feet hit the ground as his body moved down a moment before he rose back up with his arms in balled fist. As he did this, its clear earth was being bent as his shelter grew in size. "I wasn't expecting company, hehe, if ya'd like to come in and have some fire by all means..and yes, don't mind the drying top..didn't quite feel like having my whole body be waterlogged." He gestured to his soaked pants as he finished his statement. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Benen</strong> on <strong>16-11-2013, 23:59:22</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://us.cdn282.fansshare.com/photos/gerardbutler/gerard-butler-1465699000.jpg)</div>Name: Yín Huǒ <br>Location: Streets of Republic City<br>Tagging: Kyra, Jayce<br><hr><br>Seeing the woman approach, and offer her help for the fire Yin smiled a bit, breathing deeply, as the fire grew with his breath. "Your not the only firebender in the city my dear miss. as for introductions, I am Yín Huǒ, owner and member of the Lightning Vipers." he owed slightly, keeping and Eye on Kyra, and an ear on Jayce. it was taught well when he learned bending, forms and functions of all bending, though he only had firebending, it was good to learn other styles, so he could integrate them into his own.<br><br>"I can see that you are waterlogged, was it caused by going fishing for your nights meal? If so I can also offer you something to help with more than just warmth and dryness. if you wouldn't mind I would also like to ask you about a business proposition, seeing as I am in need of an Earthbender."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 00:00:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5p8pmfveE1qh8ktyo4_250.jpg)</div><em><strong>Mattias Castle</strong></em><br><em>Waking up Saturday Morning in the Drunk Tank</em><br><strong>Tagging- </strong>Republic City Police (Open) <hr><br>"Been dreaming about me again doll...errr officer...officer doll?" Matt replied with a little grin and wink before he took a sniff at his clothes. He was not about to admit it, but he was in dire need of a shower and a change of clothes. "You know I am not into wearing uniforms, but I can help you out of yours any day." Matt followed up before the LT was walking off. "By LT, see you next weekend." He waved as he was passed on to Sarg Nich. <br><br>"An good morning to you sarg, don't stress yourself, let me get that for ya." Matt stepped out of the cell and bent the metal bars back into place as he moved down the hall. The shameless bender helped himself to a cup of coffee and a doughnut while chuckling it up with one of the other cops who knew him by name. "Can't beat a free continental breakfast." He joked with the young man before he made his call and checked himself out at the front desk. <br><br>Matt walked out into the streets and decide to go home for that much needed shower and change of clothing. He stopped at the mailbox near the entrance to the apartments he lived by to pick up his mail. Humming to himself with a half eaten pastry hanging out of his mouth, he thumbed through his mail and tossed the junk mail into one of his neighbor's box, the one who always complained about all the extra junk mail he got. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kadigan</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 02:35:20</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z302/redwillowwitch/Asian_Warrior_Bust_1_by_1nch_zpse16c856b.jpg)</div><em><strong>Wei Dao</strong></em><br><em>Morning Exercise</em><br><em>Location: Police Roof</em><br><em>Tag: Akemi</em><br><br>Wei had never been one for just sitting while she was waiting, even her old master had never been able to truly been able to teach her otherwise. She'd been able to stop moving for all of a few moments, to allow herself to calm down after the acrobatic exercise she just underwent, but before long she had been pacing back and forth, making a small game of it , walking without sound against the crunchy stones of the roof. Smiling softly to herself as she did, meters below her feet the city thrives and thrums, making it's usual noises all of which are unusual. A paradox of itself. If she wouldn't starve and probably have to use the restroom, she could listen to it all day.<br><br>Turning as that rather poorly maintained door squeaks open, Wei arches an eyebrow at the new arrival. She's been bringing the officer information for months now, some from her own findings and a few from her Lotus contacts, and still no sipping tea and talking about feelings. Or, at the very least, being cordial, but that's neither here nor there. If it benefits the city she's for it. <br><br>"As ever, you brighten up the rooftop with your presence Akemi." Hoping down from the edge of the roof, her hair rustles slightly in the breeze as she shifts, pulling out a plain brown envelope and holding it up to the detective, before sighing once. "I"m not sure what I have this time for you, to be honest. It could be nothing, it could be something. Things are...shifting. There are pieces that I can make sense of and neither can...my friends." Frowning a little, she tosses the rather thick envelope at Akemi. "It's small things...a shift in goods being stolen, from different areas so as not to attract attention, the flow of money has shifted as well. It almost seems like there may be a new player in town...or it could just be someone's habits have changed..." <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>beanhollow</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 23:04:24</strong>
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				(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAQ9c65_UaYuk_aVwhSKVztOaKb0qHeQJZyT7bgmygA3jMUsE)<br>Name: Kyra Johz (Fire-bender)<br>Location: Alleyway of Republic City<br>Tagging: Open, (Jayce &amp; Yin)<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Kyra looked up to notice another man who also seemed to know a thing or two about fire. Seeing as Yin introduced himself as head of the Lightning Vipers her eyes widened. Yin was obviously experienced and a well qualified bender. She could probably learn a thing or two from him. Sure, Kyra had talent but she had never managed lightning. It was advanced for sure...but she desired it. The only times she had ever gotten close to harnessing that power was when she was filled with fury about her auntie passing, so she took her anger out on the world and that's when she started living her dark half life on the streets. Because of her desire to always be better, she didn't have many fire-bending friends.<br><br>Nice to meet you both" she greeted with a smile to both Jayce and Yin. Kyra moved herself closer to the fire. She watched as the fish began to start cooking. As she watched the fire she listened in on Yin's offer to Jayce. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>17-11-2013, 23:43:21</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter<br>Tagging: open, Yin, Kyra<br><hr>He returned a warm smile to Kyra as he took a seat at the small fire now. His eyes linger on her for a few more moments before returning to Yin, clearly listening to what was being said. "When one doesnt own a fishing rod, im afraid your own body and a steak or spear of sorts are all you have to make sure you eat, unless you want to try your luck stealing some food. I try to avoid the latter&nbsp; as much as I can, so i simply need to deal with waterlogged britches from time to time."<br><br>He then reaches over, taking a quick touch of the fish that had finally gotten warmed up and toasty. He then checks the other fish to make sure they were decent for eating before placing his palm on the ground and making a fist there after, in front of himself, kyra, and Yin, a slab of smooth earth would rise up, soon thereafter he would reach behind him for some bread, when it was pulled out, the fresh baked scent would fill the makeshift hut. he didn't offer if he stole it, or it may have been given to him. only the fact that it was fresh was clear. with a&nbsp; fresh crackle of crust, he broke the bread into thirds, dividing teh loaf between he and his visitors before ripping the fish in half, then offering the halfs to his visitors. "Care to join me for breakfast? a good meal might serve to make a good proposition better."<br><br>Once all were served, he looked back to Yin, "So what is it that the Lightning Vipers need an earth bender for? I'll have you know that I am not above any task. The opportunity to make cash alone has my interest, as long as it isn't illegal."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Benen</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 00:06:24</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://us.cdn282.fansshare.com/photos/gerardbutler/gerard-butler-1465699000.jpg)</div>Name: Yín Huǒ <br>Location: Streets of Republic City<br>Tagging: Kyra, Jayce<br><hr><br>Yin smiled and sat on the offered stone slab, reaching for the bread and nodding thanks to Jayce. "As for my offer, it not only includes teh chance for cash winnings, but I also you a place for shelter, and good food to eat. I work not only in the arena, but I also tend to the lightning plants once or twice a week, just to ensure that immediate funds do no dry out. As for why I ask, as owner that is my own business for whom I invite to be apart of the Lightning vipers, our Waterbender is one with out compare.<br><br>Also I can see that small glint of want in your eye my dear lady, most Firebenders aspire for lightning but it takes calm and serenity. if you would be willing to learn, I could offer my assistance in showing you how to wield lightning." His words were calm and collected. His life had been upturned, great grief, and all of this before he was 9 years of age, but he never let his own self despair effect&nbsp; who he was now. A small memory came back to him, learning to live with the fact that he was alone, that he had but 8 years of teachings from his father, and now taught by his mothers father. a simple old man that kept his past secret, though a scar that traveled down against his right eye said words to the young bender.<br><br>His mind came back and a smile graced his face as he looked back towards Jayce and Kyra. "If you two would like to, I can show you to my home, my Dojo and the training grounds of the lightning vipers.'
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SciFiSpectacle</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 02:50:22</strong>
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				(http://fc04.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2012/302/f/9/hyperrealism_daniel_craig_by_sfleck-d5jaodu.jpg)<br><strong>Name</strong>: Rune Price<br><strong>Location</strong>: Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging</strong>: Open<br><br>The sun rose over Republic City, its light filtering through the small cracks between the blinds in Runes bedroom. He awoke as the warm rays touched his face, pulled himself up from his small cot and gazed about the nearly completely empty room. A minimalistic lifestyle and lack of money turned what had once been a full house into a nearly vacant abode. The floorboards were cold, rough in areas where rugs had once laid, and stained in others were drinks had fallen. A toilet sat in the corner, along with several bags of trash and recycling. He had forgotten to take them out, as usual, but reassured himself that he would remember the following week.<br><br>He stood and walked across the flat, kicking a few empty bottles of liquor as he went, and got ready for the day. A morning walk was a great way to prepare him for the day ahead after showering and changing into clean clothes.<br><br>Once outside, he squinted till his eyes adapted to the brightness and began his usual walk about the city, passing several tea shops that were open for breakfast, as well as some shadier restaurants. His walk about the city reached the half way point when he found himself in front of the Police Headquarters, gazing up at the magnificent statue of Toph, the first metalbender and former head of the Police Force. It was a symbol of law, power, and freedom, but for Rune it was nothing more than a monolith of fear. He stood in front of the building longer than usual, wondering if he could get a job there again, but was more curious about his own desires. Did he even want to work there again?
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 03:08:33</strong>
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				<div align="center"><div class="floatleft">(http://i39.tinypic.com/23hula8.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: Papyrus;" class="bbc_font"><em><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Liu Yuanjun</span></em></span><br><br>&nbsp;<strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Stand for something,</strong> </span></div><br>Once the old man finished his tea, paid and thanked them, and left, Liu's smiling face turned into a bit of a surprised face. "Ah, brother I forgot the special herbs back at home!" He said with a bit of urgency. Even though they were just a few for a very delicious tea, any herbs were important to Liu. "I had planned to have a cup with you today on our break..." He murmured before walking towards the door. "I will be back soon, I'm sure you can take care of the slow morning traffic for a little bit." Quan simply rolled his eyes and smiled, knowing his brother that well.<br><br>The silver haired man would walk, since they did not own a car, but luckily the tea house wasn't too far from the apartment in which they lived. His oriental kimono stood out against the modern jacket and pants that most wore, but there were a few who still wore traditional clothing. Mostly water benders, for some reason, stuck with their water tribe garb more than other nations stuck to theirs, but it still didn't leave many in Republic city that were so old fashioned as Liu. However only on days he worked at the tea house, did he wear such clothing, which was most days of the week.<br><br>Upon reaching the apartment, he stopped before going up the room. "That's odd, I just emptied that this morning." He murmured to himself while looking at the mailbox. Liu walked closer to examine that it was all junk mail, and all addressed to his neighbor. He's never really seen him often, a few times passing here and there, but he heard things from the women in the apartments. Talking about him being drunk often. Liu didn't mind the gossip, so much as he minded the constant stream of junk mail. He sighed before gently placing the mail back into his neighbors mailbox as he always did. <br><br><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Or fall for everything.</strong> </span></div><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> </div><br><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">At: Apartments</span></strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>beanhollow</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 04:09:22</strong>
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				(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAQ9c65_UaYuk_aVwhSKVztOaKb0qHeQJZyT7bgmygA3jMUsE)<br>Name: Kyra Johz (Fire-bender)<br>Location: Alleyway of Republic City<br>Tagging: Open, (Jayce &amp; Yin)<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Kyra was warmed by Jayce's offering but, it also made her feel a bit sorry that he was offering up the food he had just swam and probably spent hours hunting for. Since he had already served out three dishes, she would feel rude not to take the offer now. "Thank you very much. I owe you won." she cheered taking a seat next to Jayce on the floor with her legs crossed. The meal looked fresh and delicious and Kyra wasn't about to let it just sit there and get cold, she she dove in. Still, the guilt was there in her chest. Sure, she lived on the streets, and found a semi-pleasan abandoned room not being used along the street they were on but she also had a job. She could afford meals.<br><br>Kyra's thoughts were soon diverted to Yin's attention. She was beginning to get jealous of the offer he was making to Jayce, until he offered her the same thing. Her face lit up "That would mean so much to me!" she gasped. Her excitement showed from the smile it brought to her face. Kyra had never had much handed to her in life, nothing like an opportunity like this one. "I am very willing to learn. I just haven't had the opportunity for anyone to teach me for free. Trust me, I'm ready to learn." she clarified as that desire filled her eyes again. She knew it would take some time. It wasn't going to happen overnight but she wanted it. <br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>agentlemanwithadream</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 15:59:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090316/22/49bf2e61a3976.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Sergeant Jiwe Nchi</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Police Station<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>Mattias and Rune (sort of), Open<br></span></span><hr><br>Jiwe shook his head some at Mattias as he bended the bars out of shape and then back into place. It would have been just as easy for him to slide the door open but he hadn't caused any harm. Jiwe dismissed it with a slight chuckle and followed Mattias to the coffee before heading toward his desk. The metal suit clanked as he situated himself in his chair and began to look through all the paperwork he had to complete for the day. Silently, he wished he could have someone else do it for him. <em>Bar fights… petty theft…failure to clean up after a pet,</em> he sighed heavily as he was caught up in his own thoughts, <em>If only that old lady would have cleaned that shit up, then I wouldn't have to do this stupid ass paperwork.</em> Sgt. Nchi continued to do the work for about a half an hour before his jitters got the best of him and he decided to take a patrol break.<br><br>The warm, mid-morning sun greeted him and quickly shook the chills of the office out of his suit. Sgt. Nchi took a moment to allow his eyes to adjust to the sunlight so that he didn't trip on his way down the steps. While he paused there, he spotted a man eyeing the Police Department. Of course, this wasn't uncommon. Republic City's Metal Bending Police Force was one of a kind and attracted many visitors both locals and tourist. Jiwe nodded politely at the man and headed down into the city, wondering what Republic City held in store for him today.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 18:50:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5p8pmfveE1qh8ktyo4_250.jpg)</div><em><strong>Mattias Castle</strong></em><br>Wearing (#2) (http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/187/6/8/lok_oc__earthbender_phil_by_ichan_desu-d566gbh.png)<br><em>Outside the apartment complex, running into a neighbor</em><br><strong>Tagging- </strong>Liu "Louie" <hr><br>Mattias was feeling almost human after the shower and change of clothes. Unfortunately he had nothing to eat inside of his fridge and a trip to the market was inevitable. It was the weekend and after his stint in the drunk tank he figured he did not need to repeat a trip to the bar. Wasn't there a pro bending match later that day? So much for staying sober that day. As he climbed down the steps, distracted by is planning for the day he spotted his neighbor. <br><br>"Ahh come on Loiue, I just cleared my mail box." Mattias called out playfully, giving the guy a greeting smack on the shoulder. He stopped at the mailbox and shifted all the contents to someone else. When the two neighbors stood side by side it was worlds apart. Mattias clothing was simple and styled after the country his parents had been born. He was a child of Republic City, it was not uncommon to catch him in Jeans in a jacket. is current outfit could be credited to the lack of clean jeans and the rising sun of the day. "How's the tea shop, you guys get a radio yet? For the bending games?" Matt asked as he made some idle chit-chat. He had been to the shop a few times before, he was not the normal customer. Mattias was rough around the edges, not the type you would find enjoying the peace and serenity a tea shop atmosphere created. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>18-11-2013, 23:27:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter<br>Tagging: open, Yin, Kyra<br><hr>Jayce gave a wide smile to Kyra, "Don't you worry about it, just enjoy the good food. Your presence is enchanting enough to call a debt repaid" His statement ends with the same smile it opened with as he then listens to Yin's proposal. "From how it sounds Yin, you have two people who are eager to see what you have. I'm not doing anything today so, actually keeping busy and going to do something doesn't hurt to me. I just hope I'm the earthbender you're looking for."
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>19-11-2013, 00:00:13</strong>
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				<div align="center"><div class="floatleft">(http://i39.tinypic.com/23hula8.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: Papyrus;" class="bbc_font"><em><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Liu Yuanjun</span></em></span><br><br>&nbsp;<strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Stand for something,</strong> </span></div><br>Liu turned at the new twist of his name and smiled warmly, even at the gentle smack of his shoulder. <em>Be kind even when something annoys you, stay calm and positive..</em> He thought to himself. "Good morning my dear neighbor. Perhaps you should have taken them to a trash can instead of using others' mail boxes as one." He would then turn his whole body to Mattias, his Kimono gently following the movement. Everything about him seemed old fashioned and gentle, but to him, Mattias seemed to be unable to find his calm spot. <br><br>"Why yes," He replied, "Though it doesn't display normally, we take it out when bending matches are going on, for the times that me and my brother cannot close the shop to go watch it in person." Which lately, was a lot, since their money situation was teetering on the edge of being able to pay the rent for their apartment, and the rent for the tea house's lot. Liu would ponder something before asking, "Your mail stayed inside your mailbox all last night. Yet you would think coming home to sleep, you'd see them. May I inquire about where you were?" Even annoyed with the flow of junk mail that was not his own, he still worried about the rumors and gossip about Mattias, but mostly for the man's health.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Or fall for everything.</strong> </span></div><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> </div><br><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">At: Apartments</span></strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kokaine</strong> on <strong>19-11-2013, 00:09:10</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/kokotigress/female%20characters/d1199d00-7b37-4d79-b314-0f420c3b2065_zps605ca2b1.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em>Lieut. Akemi</em></strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Police Station Rooftop<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Wei Dao<br><em>Just a typical Monday morning</em></span></span><hr><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">Akemi was somewhat glad she'd decided not to let herself be distracted by Mattias. Granted, that whole 'officer doll' thing was still ringing in her ears assuring she saved a good pop upside the head for the next time she saw him off duty, but that was all shoved to the back of her mind now that she was faced with her... informant. Another officer might have been calling the other woman 'friend' by now but Akemi was careful with her words and even more careful with her trust. While the woman hadn't yet crossed any lines, the Lieutenant still wasn't sure the woman was trustworthy. She'd seen other officers get the wool pulled over their eyes by so called 'friends' and pretty faces and no way would she allow that to happen to her, no matter how pretty or friendly that face might be. <br><br>A slight quirk of the lips was the only visible indication of Akemi's amusement as Wei replied to her. <strong>"If its flowers and poetry you want, you've so got the wrong girl."</strong> Yeah, she knew she as being a bit of an ass, but oh well. Wei could either take it or leave it. Moving forward some, she stopped just out of arms reach and caught the envelope tossed her way. Yeah, she'd heard the slight hesitation before Wei spoke of her 'friends' and it was just one of the reasons on the list of why she needed to maintain her distance. She didn't know the first thing about this woman or her 'friends' other than they seemed to see more than most. <br><br><strong>"Hmm..."</strong> A small frown appeared, <strong>"small shifts could mean nothing or they could mean everything. Gotta hope its just a change in habits but if that's the case then someone's likely gearing up for something and that's not exactly good news. On the other hand if we've got a new player it could upset the current... balance in the city."</strong> She hated that, and the look on her face said so very clearly. If you asked her it wasn't the police's job to maintain balance but unfortunately wiping out crime completely was just as futile as trying to rid the world of evil. She knew that of course, but it didn't make her like it. <strong>"Have you or your 'friends' seen any new faces in town at all?"</strong> Her gaze flicked over the other woman then met her eyes, a smug smirk pulling at her lips. <strong>"Or better yet, why don't you just let me talk to your friends directly?"</strong> Not that she expected that to happen.</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wajin</strong> on <strong>19-11-2013, 00:14:38</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://fc08.deviantart.net/fs71/f/2013/150/2/3/23d61d464b77a3399543bd77740abb77-d6788qd.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong> Len Zhao<br><strong>Location:</strong> Walking the streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><hr><hr><br>Master Len Zhao walked through the streets of the primarily fire bender occupied neighbourhood, the people there bowing politely to him, to which he bowed in turn. A pair of young men were standing in the middle of the road, looking like they were about to fight "Agni Kai" Len muttered to himself as he moved closer, just as they shot their first flames the master intervened and dissipated their flames "STOP THIS FOOLISHNESS!" He said angrily, looking at the two boys "Kai go to your grandfather, he could use you in the butcher shop!" He said to one of them and then moved over to the other, looking down at him "and you Han, how DARE you use MY techniques for such foolishness!" The young man looked down "I am sorry master" He looked at him "Why did you do it?" he asked him "It... it was nothing" Len shook his head and patted his pupils head "Go back to the power plant, earn some money for your family" <br><br>Len moved forward again, ever so slowly as he took in the hectic sounds of the city, the entrance to his dojo right ahead. He looked around and smiled "Home sweet home" He said, he enjoyed being in this part of town more than ever as it reminded him of back in the fire nation
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SciFiSpectacle</strong> on <strong>19-11-2013, 04:21:08</strong>
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				(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s392/CANCER-1/hyperrealism_daniel_craig_by_sfleck-d5jaodu_zps86f2641b.jpg~original)<br><strong>Name</strong>: Rune Price<br><strong>Location</strong>: Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging</strong>: Open (responding to Jiwe)(Police Officers could join in)<br><br>Rune stood a bit awkwardly in front of the building and gave a bit of a nervous nod to an officer that appeared to have noticed his presence. He didn't recognize the man, but that didn't mean the officer didn't recognize Rune, he did in fact have a criminal record.<br><br>The remainder of his walk was relatively uneventful before returning to his poor apartment building to make himself breakfast. Leftover rice and curry, homemade of coarse, and a glass of water despite the desire for hard liquor. He cleared his plate of the last few bits before he heard a police zeppelin fly overhead and yell announcement to some sort of ruckus that was happening in the streets outside the rugged building. <strong>"This is the Republic City Police, surrender now!"</strong> demanded a voice over the loudspeaker on the zeppelin.<br><br>Some sort of answer was given before a huge crash and familiar sound filled Runes ears. Firebender. The wooshing and pounding sound of the blazing attacks were audible even from inside the building, all more loud when a misfired sweep sent a wave of fire smashing through Runes apartment window. <strong>"Damnit!"</strong> Rune cursed and rushed forward to extinguish the remains of his curtains.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kadigan</strong> on <strong>19-11-2013, 13:20:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z302/redwillowwitch/Asian_Warrior_Bust_1_by_1nch_zpse16c856b.jpg)</div><em><strong>Wei Dao</strong></em><br><em>Manic Monday</em><br><em>Location: Police Roof</em><br><em>Tag: Akemi/Open</em><br><br>Wei looked at the police officer for a moment, an almost sad smile crossing over her lips for a moment before she turned her head briefly. She'd hoped in time that she might have come to enjoy these conversations but perhaps not. Fingers almost nervously trying to figure out what to do as they run along her belt ever so slightly. "The modern world seems to have almost outgrown the need for us I'm afraid. There simply are not as many of us as there once were. Resources are limited."<br><br>Moving slightly, her feet crunch against the roof again as she paces back and forth ever so slightly, before stopping and moving towards the edge of the roof, her hair ruffling in the breeze as she climbs up onto the ledge. "We pick and chose what we follow carefully, and our allies even more so. Would that we could investigate everything ourselves, but...such things are no longer possible."<br><br>Smiling again she turns towards the detective and gives a slight bow to her, almost elegant in her own way. "You know how to summon me if you have need of me, and if I find any more information I will contact you. There are some things I can follow up on my own...and I pray you're right about it being nothing, but fear you're wrong detective." Shrugging a little bit she glances over her shoulder, before her smile turns even wider, legs tensing a bit "And try to relax, I suggest some tea..it's ever so soothing.." <br><br>Her feet push off the stone roof, arms spread widely as she falls backwards through the air, her momentum bringing her over in a backwards flip, before landing with a loud thud and a roll on one of the new transport vehicles rumbling through the city, hauling it's cargo and goods to another location. Settling on the roof of the trailer, she gives the officer a jaunty wave as she hitches a ride down the street. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>agentlemanwithadream</strong> on <strong>20-11-2013, 04:30:15</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://photos.modelmayhem.com/photos/090316/22/49bf2e61a3976.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Sergeant Jiwe Nchi</strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Outside, Responding to a disturbance<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Rune, Lt Akemi<br></span></span><hr><br>The city was alive, even more often than normal. As he walked throughout the city, his mind ran over the city schedule wondering if there was something special going on tonight. He racked his brains for several moments but his Lt hadn't called any special meetings today so he figured he was in the clear. If there was one weakness of Jiwe as an officer, if he was honest with himself he had more than one but, he was forgetful. After a few more moments, it struck him. Pro bending match. Sgt Nchi considered himself a fan, but not to the degree that he had a favorite team or anything. He could appreciate how pro benders took their respective styles and modified it for the arena. While in Ba Sing Sae, his mentor encouraged him to get a basic understanding of how the other bending styles worked traditionally but, when he arrived in Republic City, he got a new appreciation for bending. <br><br>All the thoughts of bending made Jiwe feel like he should take a trip to the arena to see if security preparations had begun yet. Suddenly, Sgt Nchi heard an explosion and felt a rumble. Adrenaline pumped through his blood as his body prepared to shift into action as his eyes focused on the first few billows of smoke. The first few seconds after a second of perceived danger were the most important as far as assessing situations went. He was already running in the direction of the explosion when he heard the order over the loud speaker. His head tilted back as his dark orbs located the zeppelin. Moments later, he was one of a few officers hitching a ride via metal wires that attached to designated areas on the machine. <br><br>On the streets below, the first thing he noticed was people scattering in all directions. He detached from the zeppelin and landed on the roof of a building that wasn't on fire. A few more officers landed beside him then looked to him for instruction. It seemed as if Lt Akemi hadn't shown up yet and he was the ranking officer. "Spread out." His voice rumbled as he made his way to the edge of the building. "Set up a preliminary perimeter of five blocks and don't let anyone out. I'm guessing triads but we can never be sure." He pointed at a few of the officers and directed them into different directions. As soon as they left, he was joined by a few more officers, "You all go directly to the source but be careful. We don't need anyone hurt, civilian or otherwise." Sgt Jiwe pushed a small button on his wrist that radioed back to headquarters, "HQ. This is Sgt Nchi. There is a disturbance in Section 47. Setting up a preliminary perimeter, requesting immediate back up, over." The dispatcher repeated his request and ensured him that back up was on the way. In the mean time, he surveyed the area watching for someone who might be running a little too confidently and not in a state of pandemonium because it sometimes served as a tool to tell who was involved versus who was a bystander. Silently, he hoped someone hiring up than him would arrive soon so that he could relinquish responsibility.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Benen</strong> on <strong>20-11-2013, 10:25:26</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://us.cdn282.fansshare.com/photos/gerardbutler/gerard-butler-1465699000.jpg)</div>Name: Yín Huǒ <br>Location: Streets of Republic City headding back to his home and Dojo<br>Tagging: Kyra, Jayce, kiko<br><hr><br><div align="center">Yin slowly, and thoroughly enjoyed the meal that was offered to him by Jayce, but like all meager meals, even those that were offered in good faith, it came to an end. With that Yin stood and beckoned the others to join him on the walk back to his home. "Its not that far, only about a 10 minuet walk, then you will see where I call home, to both me, my dojo, and all those that call themselves Lightning Vipers."<br><br>He headed north along the river bank, taking but a few detours here and there where they were needed, but eventually after about 10 minuets his home came into view, a small place to him, but still one of grand scale that showed his status within Republic city.<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><div class="floatleft">(http://gooahucard.com/blog/files/2007/12/121708-byodo-in-temple.jpg) </div><div class="floatright">(http://img.shanghaifocus.com/image/ningbo/purple-bamboo-forest.jpg)</div>The house was spacious, taking up almost a full half block, its back edge surrounded by a light bamboo forest, catching the night breeze from the adjoining water front. and a small pond resting just outside of the dojo, in place to help his calm, to help achieve zen. <br>(http://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/6/66/Koi.png)<br><br>When they reached the Gates Yin called out to someone. "Kiko are you home, we have guests." he waited not for an answer as he turned toward his two new companions. "Welcome to my home."</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wicked Vixen</strong> on <strong>20-11-2013, 18:38:35</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Akiko Mizuchi<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open/Any<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Akiko Mizuchi</div><div class="spoiler_body"> (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJ3al_DCUAAcUx_.jpg) </div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/124/9/c/firebender_by_shewhowalkswiththee-d4xrsq4.jpg)</div></div><hr><br>Akiko smiled slightly as she checked herself in the mirror after she finished getting ready. Fixing her cut off shirt to better cover her ample chest she grabbed a small bag ready to head out for some fruits and other goodies. Locking the door to her small apartment behind her she walked out into the streets feeling like it was going to be a good day for a Monday. The streets were crowded and the city was up and moving more than usual. Weaving through the crowd staying alert for any attempts to pickpocket her she was thinking about getting a more stable source of income. The power plant would be a great way to earn some wages but she loved fighting and the thrill of adventure really it was a good thing she only had to look out for herself because she was stubborn. The only time she had ever taken money for anything not remotely dangerous was when she chose to dance to entertainment. Akiko had been wandering aimlessly not really in a hurry to get anything done that she looked up and saw a little&nbsp; tea shop. Looking up at it she tossed around the idea of stopping in. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>LeSane</strong> on <strong>20-11-2013, 18:50:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/0je0Jhe.png?3)</div><strong>Name</strong><br>&nbsp;Xuan Bu<br><strong>Location</strong><br>&nbsp;Main Republic City streets<br><strong>Tagging</strong><br>&nbsp;None, Open<br>&nbsp; <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms;" class="bbc_font"><em>Just trying to find out some info...</em></span><br><hr><hr><br>Xuan had taken the incident in stride yet could not see it as why people would want to come after him. Was it because he looked different? No. Couldn't be... He'd had the right answer, but fathoming that reason more in depth was not the young man forta. What city folk saw and what he did as normal were vastly different. He looked more like some shrine guardian with the clothing adorned on him or at the very least a person whom belonged on the stage of some play, yet to him he was just wearing what he always did.<br><br>With the city as big as it was and hundreds of people walking the streets he took it upon himself to ask one after another if they has seen someone by description that matched Juei his younger brother. One after another he was brushed aside as a weirdo or told that they knew not of the person he spoke of. As discouraging as it was this did not stop him from searching. Instead he went to shopkeepers and asked, but the result was the same or worse. Being told they would not appeal to his answers without compensation which made Xuan refuse only to be 'escorted' out.<br><br>His spirits came at an all time low as he looked up and saw what looked to be officers coming from the sky? It was his first time seeing an earthbender who used metal bending. As much as he heard it this caused him to go wide eyed in disbelief. "Seeing is better than hearing about it." talking to himself as a stray officer landed in front of him with an imposing look. The officer had been called about a strange individual causing trouble. "Sir come quietly." was all the man said not giving Xuan a change to know what he did. "No. I don't even know what I did." retorting back giving an attitude to the man who by now had no time to be dealing with this country tourist, and went to apprehend him.<br><br>Just like the thugs he'd went on a defensive jabbing the benders arm with two fingers letting it lock in place, than kicking him in the right leg making it useless. "Don't touch me damn it!" yelling before backing off before the man could send out for help. He had no time for this none at all. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kokaine</strong> on <strong>21-11-2013, 00:37:48</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u133/kokotigress/female%20characters/d1199d00-7b37-4d79-b314-0f420c3b2065_zps605ca2b1.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong><em>Lieut. Akemi</em></strong></span><br><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Location:</strong> Police Station Rooftop --&gt; Street of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Wei Dao, Xuan Bu, Open<br><em>Just a typical Monday morning</em></span></span><hr><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">Akemi watched Wei carefully as she paced, noting the way in which she moved as much as she did the words being spoken. Yeah, she sincerely hoped she was right too, because if she wasn't then things were about to get a whole lot more interesting. And not in a good way.&nbsp; <br><br>Looking up at her informant as she climbed up onto the ledge, Akemi did not bother to stifle the slight chuckle as it was suggested she try relaxing. It wasn't the first time she'd heard such a suggestion but Akemi knew it would take something more than mere tea to do the trick. She might have responded but with that last comment, Wei chose to depart, no doubt put off by the Lieutenant's less than friendly demeanor. Akemi did not rush over immediately to look over the edge and see if the other woman had indeed pulled off her exit or if she had possibly miscalculated and fallen. She knew Wei was fine and would be nowhere to be seen. Just as surely as she knew she'd been... difficult at best during this rather brief meeting. <br><br><em>Way to go, Lieutenant. Keep antagonizing everyone til no one wants to deal with you.</em> <br><br>She sighed at herself and tried to squash the slight pang of guilt felt. She had her reasons for being the way she was. Others would simply have to deal with it. Or not. She had a job to do after all. <em>Wouldn't want to risk being led astray... even if it could mean you might enjoy yourself for once.</em> She rolled her eyes and clenching the envelope that had been tossed her way, turned sharply on her heel to stroll back inside. She had better things to do than stand on the roof and second guess herself.<br><br></span></span><div align="center">~~~</div><br><span style="font-family: palatino linotype;" class="bbc_font"><span style="font-size: 10pt;" class="bbc_size">Sitting down and attempting paperwork proved to be a fruitless effort. For whatever reason she had no patience for the humdrum of sitting at her desk and after finding herself staring out of the small window and drumming her fingers upon her desk for who knew how long, she finally rose and decided to take up a patrol shift. It wasn't unusual for her to do so, just as it wasn't unusual for her to choose to patrol on foot rather than in the airships as she was doing today. <br><br>Moving out into the crowded city streets she was hardly inconspicuous in her uniform but it didn't faze her. She greet those who were polite enough to speak to her and of course made her rounds through the usual suspects to be sure they weren't up to no good... at least not obviously so. However, what started out as fairly route quickly became something that gave her the urge to pinch her sinuses as pressure began to build and signal the onset of a headache.<br><br>Right there on the street for all to see, a foreigner--if his clothing was any gauge--was attacking an officer. She admittedly had only seen the point in which the male began his attack so she had no frame of reference but really, either way the situation would have been bad. Without delay, Akemi's hands came up, her stance shifting mid-stride with a natural flow of energy. What would seem to be nothing more than a mere thought had one of the cables fixed to her wrist coming to life and she did not hesitate to direct the flexible but sturdy cable toward the man's wrist with a quick, fluid motion. Akemi's style was indeed a bit different from that of the average officer but it was effective, which was what really counted. <br><br><strong>"Exactly where do you think you are?!"</strong> She called, her tone as firm and unyielding as the Earth itself. Of course at that moment she also became aware of the sounds of a disturbance not too far away. Great.</span></span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>21-11-2013, 00:54:39</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5p8pmfveE1qh8ktyo4_250.jpg)</div><em><strong>Mattias Castle</strong></em><br>Wearing (#2) (http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/187/6/8/lok_oc__earthbender_phil_by_ichan_desu-d566gbh.png)<br><em>Outside the apartment complex, en route to the market district</em><br><strong>Tagging- </strong> Open&nbsp; <hr><br>"Well I figure some of those leaflets will be of use to someone. Lot of it comes from Cabbage corp, can't say I am a fan of their constant junk mail, but damn do they have great produce." Mattias shrugged and moved on from the topic. <br><br>"Checked into my normal suite last night after some bastard took a swing at me after a heated discussion on why the Vipers will never make it to the finals. I am guessing he was in love with their water bender, all I said was they needed a decent earth bender but who knows why he got all puffy." <br>Matt explained the reason he was held the night in jail. He had not taken a swing or the non bender would have really been hurt. <br><br>"Anyway, enough about that. I have some errands to run. I will catch you later Loiue." Matt waved good bye to his neighbor and set off towards the market district. <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>beanhollow</strong> on <strong>21-11-2013, 03:19:39</strong>
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				(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAQ9c65_UaYuk_aVwhSKVztOaKb0qHeQJZyT7bgmygA3jMUsE)<br>Name: Kyra Johz (Fire-bender)<br>Location: Alleyway of Republic City<br>Tagging: Open, (Jayce &amp; Yin)<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br><br>It was stunning. The house was situated within a garden of peace. It seemed like a good place for Kyra to be one with herself as well. Soaking in the moment, she didn’t say much right away. It was a beautifully designed landscape and much more comforting than where she had been crashing for the past week. It certain the house had enough room to squeeze more people in so Kyra didn’t feel too bad about offer he proposed them either.&nbsp; <br><br>“It’s beautiful.” She sighed, taking in the deep scents of nature. That was always something Kyra grew to love. It seemed nature was so giving and she could not deny wanting to be surrounded by it. For all of the filled stories her Auntie had passed down of the avatar Aang, she couldn’t help but want a taste of that adventure of the outdoor world. Sadly, Republic City was a bit to modernized for her own tastes, but there were the few secret perks of the area not many knew of. “So all of you live here, huh?” she asked seeing as it was probably big enough for the group of Lightning Vipers. Kyra knew she wouldn’t mind waking in a safe environment for once, and the potential of making new friends made it even more desirable <br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kadigan</strong> on <strong>24-11-2013, 20:21:27</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z302/redwillowwitch/Asian_Warrior_Bust_1_by_1nch_zpse16c856b.jpg)</div><em><strong>Wei Dao</strong></em><br><em>Just Dropping IN</em><br><em>Location: Streets</em><br><em>Tag: Akiko/Open</em><br><br>Wei had ridden calmly around on the roof of the truck for a bit, while it made it's rounds about the city, taking the time to simply enjoy the moment and watch the city pass her by. She would have to try this more often in the future, it was certainly a convenient way to get around, as long as one didn' tmind going wherever the truck was. Which, at this particular moment appeared to be the industrial district. Sighing a bit as she stands up, Wei glances to her left and then sighs. Adjusting the bedroll on her back that conceals the sword strapped to her, she moves to the very back of the truck's roof, before running towards the front. Angling just before she reaches the front, doing her best to match the vehicles speed, she springs off. <br><br>Her feet nimble touch the ground and she tucks forward, rolling off her momentum before springing to her feet and looking around. A crowd of about 8 people staring at her as she flushes a slight red color, having simply made sure her path was clear, not that it was empty of travelers. Giving a small bow to everyone, as if what she did was perfectly natural, she turns, and less then gracefully smacks heads with the person who had ended up right behind her. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>24-11-2013, 22:37:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter -&gt;Yin's domain<br>Tagging: open, Yin, Kyra<br><hr>"i've no complaints about a good walk." he said as&nbsp; with a&nbsp; few movements of his arms after they were done eating, the make-shift home they were in reclaimed itself to the earth, the street nice and smooth there once again. He frowned at later needing to make a fresh fire, but that was later, then sun was starting to fill the sky now and was providing plenty of warmth. He slid on his only slightly damp top now, toughing out the discomfort as he followed with them.<br><br>When they had finally arrived, Jayce looked around with a bit of wonder. The environment was so beautiful and relaxing. "this is amazing, who wouldn't want to stay here? so peaceful and comfortable." He didn't quite take the liberty to explore like he normally would. He was invited here, and surely enough, it sounded like a tour was in the works anyway. The smile on his face was a wide one as he looked over to Kyra, listening to the man speak.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wicked Vixen</strong> on <strong>25-11-2013, 23:27:33</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Akiko Mizuchi<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Wei Dao, Open<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Akiko Mizuchi</div><div class="spoiler_body"> (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJ3al_DCUAAcUx_.jpg) </div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/124/9/c/firebender_by_shewhowalkswiththee-d4xrsq4.jpg)</div></div><hr><br>It was just another moment that would remind Akiko never to lower her guard and to always be aware of her surroundings. She was busy lost in thought that she didn't see the young woman riding the roof of a truck. If she did no doubt she would have watched puzzled and wondering just what the young lady was doing. Instead as she muled her thoughts over in her head she was standing with her back to the unusual scene and as she turned to walk down the street she felt something head strike her head causing her to see stars and to drop her bag as she clutched her head in her hands cursing in pain. <br><br>"Holy Shit! That smarts! What the hel-Wh- what what happened?!?" Akiko managed to say as she rubbed her head. She looked at the beautiful young woman standing rubbing the same spot Akiko was. "Did I hit you? I'm sorry I was just...idk thinking..geez that hurts. Good thing for me I have a hard head..."<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silver</strong> on <strong>26-11-2013, 08:07:05</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://oi40.tinypic.com/wjcgsg.jpg)</div> <br><span style="font-family: georgia;" class="bbc_font"><em><strong>Tsukiko</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Yin's Home and Dojo<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Yin, Jayce, Kyra (Open)</em></span><br><hr><br>The hour of her rising had been an early one this day, the need to speak with Yin about a few matters dealing with both the professional and personal. Around the area Tsukiko had searched not finding sign of the man anywhere; perhaps he had risen even earlier than herself and had gone out. Quietly she went back to walking along the paths, trying to figure out that which could be done upon this, a day which truly was her own, no commitments to work or training for the sport she had grown to love so much. <br><br>Lower lip was bitten before stopping and looking into the pond, noticing how the koi seemed to be absent from the waters this morning. Slowly Tsukiko would kneel down looking for that one special white koi; Tsukiakari. There had been something about that fish which had stricken deeply within her core; the want and wish to protect her silent friend who came to her hurt. The bound was one which many people wouldn't understand; a woman sitting along in the moonlight with the fish named after it. <br><br><div align="center">(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3579/3427815088_a3e9cc7ec4.jpg)</div><br>A small smile curled upon her lips as Tsukiakari seemed to rise from the depths of the water. <em>"Hello Shin'yū, Yin has disappeared once again but he'll be back...Perhaps he needs a friend just like you to make him want to come back sooner</em>, was whispered to the koi as if it could truly understand her. No sooner than those words had been spoke the sound of Yin's voice ran out coming from the direction of the main gate if she were to guess. <em>"Kiko are you home, we have guests."</em> No real move was made other than to sit upon the ground, allowing for her feet to dangle in the water. Around in circles the koi began to swim about her feet, lightly brushing against her toes a bit. There was no real rush, not this day, not in this moment. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Benen</strong> on <strong>26-11-2013, 16:25:50</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://us.cdn282.fansshare.com/photos/gerardbutler/gerard-butler-1465699000.jpg)</div>Name: Yín Huǒ <br>Location: Home and Dojo<br>Tagging: Kyra, Jayce, Kiko<br><hr><br><div align="center">Yin heard the slight splash of the koi pond, and knew that Kiko was home, and was playing with her favorite one. He led his two guests along the mildly forested path towards the dojo. he had worked hard to keep everything green, and zen, though sometimes things could get out of control. when they walked through a small opening He spied Kiko, and walked over to her and tapped her on her shoulder. "morning Kiko, did you sleep Well? these our guests, one is here to learn how to bend lightning her name is Kyra, the other is here to possibly join us in the arena as the third member of our team, his is Jayce." He laid a hand out to both of them in respect as he introduced them. As he felt Kiko move slightly, possibly to greet them he gave a soft nip with his fingers against her ass.</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kadigan</strong> on <strong>27-11-2013, 03:41:40</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z302/redwillowwitch/Asian_Warrior_Bust_1_by_1nch_zpse16c856b.jpg)</div><em><strong>Wei Dao</strong></em><br><em>Head Hunting</em><br><em>Location: Streets</em><br><em>Tag: Akiko</em><br><br>Wei let out a grunt as she toppled backwards, rubbing the small charlie apple that was sure to develop on her forehead now. She had clanged heads with the other woman pretty well, despite her coordinated landing and dismount of the fast moving vehicle. A few of the people who had gathered around laughed, and then decided they simply had better things to do with their lives and moved on, even as she staggers up to her feet and smiles. <br><br>"I believe we had a meeting of the minds, as my old master's friend would say...." smirking softly at the memory of that rather boisterous older man, she brushes the dirt and dust from her robes, before adjusting the bedroll that was still firmly secured to her back, despite fate's best efforts to dislodge the thing during her transit about the city. "I apologize for any discomfort I caused you though...please, I'm at fault, what can I do to amke it up to you..?" 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>27-11-2013, 04:01:42</strong>
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				<div align="center"><div class="floatleft">(http://i39.tinypic.com/23hula8.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: Papyrus;" class="bbc_font"><em><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Liu Yuanjun</span></em></span><br><br>&nbsp;<strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Stand for something,</strong> </span></div><br>"Ah of course. Have a nice day and stay safe." He spoke to his neighbor, bowing his head lightly as he watched the man go. Liu almost forgot what he had been doing here, but he quickly remembered and headed up to his apartment to get what he came for. The water bender often lost himself after a conversation, since he didn't indulge in them often unless it was about tea. Speaking of things other than tea left him feeling fresh, but also a bit shy. Of course talking about pro-bending did the same, but not as much as other topics, since he knew about pro-bending.<br><br>His robes would shuffle along the floor as he entered their apartment, sighing. Quan left his clothes on the floor again, as he always did since he was almost always running late. Liu was the opposite. He always got up early to ensure that he would be on time, even if something kept him for a little while. It often left him being early, so it was his unofficial job to open the tea house and prepare things for the day. <br><br>Liu picked up his brother's clothes and put them away before going to the small kitchen and grabbing the bag of special herbs. Once he ensured it was the right herbs, he left, locking the apartment. He would head down the street the short ways, walking for only a few minutes before reaching the tea house. Once inside, he noticed there were two old women enjoying tea together, and he smiled. "Quan, I'm back." He said before walking over to the counter and handing the spices to him. "Why don't you make us some tea and we can go on our morning break?" He asked. His brother simply nodded before he went back to the kitchen to make the tea.<br><br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Or fall for everything.</strong> </span></div><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> </div><br><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">At: Tea House <br>Tagging: Open</span></strong>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Wicked Vixen</strong> on <strong>29-11-2013, 07:51:55</strong>
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				<strong>Name:</strong> Akiko Mizuchi<br><strong>Location:</strong> The Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open/Any<br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Akiko Mizuchi</div><div class="spoiler_body"> (https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BJ3al_DCUAAcUx_.jpg) </div></div><br><div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">outfit</div><div class="spoiler_body">(http://th09.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/124/9/c/firebender_by_shewhowalkswiththee-d4xrsq4.jpg)</div></div><hr><br>Akiko was rubbing her head looking at the petite girl. She smiled and waved the apology. <br><br>"No it's ok I shouldn't have been gawking like a country bumpkin. I should have watched where I was standing but thank you for being so kind." <br><br>Looking down at a trampled up paper under her boot she stooped down to pick it up. It was a flyer of some sort she read the words pro-bending but decided to look at it later. She shoved the gflyeer into her bag as she shook her head. Her long black hair&nbsp; swishing about like a liquid black waterfall. <br><br>"Well I could use some company for breakfast if you know a decent place to get some grub around here? But not too expensive mind you....MY name's Akiko. Akiko Mizuchi nice to meet you." <br><br>She held out her hand to the new acquaintance, the sun was bright lighting up her honey colored skin. She smiled brightly shifting her bag on her shoulder. It had been a while since she actually sat down with a friend and right now this could be time to make a potentially good one. It would be a funny story to tell&nbsp; again someday.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Aiden</strong> on <strong>29-11-2013, 09:57:29</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://31.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m5p8pmfveE1qh8ktyo4_250.jpg)</div><em><strong>Mattias Castle</strong></em><br>Wearing (#2) (http://th00.deviantart.net/fs71/PRE/i/2012/187/6/8/lok_oc__earthbender_phil_by_ichan_desu-d566gbh.png)<br><em>Eating Lunch at a BBQ stand after finishing his errands.</em><br><strong>Tagging- </strong> Open&nbsp; <hr><br>True to his word, Mattias spent the majority of the morning running his errands. A few trips were made back to the apartment as he picked up laundry, groceries and plenty of booze for the week. A little passed noon he was enjoying a beer and some BBQ at one of his favorite places to eat. The chef made idle chatter normally, but the buzz that day was the upcoming amateur bending tournament. As he ate he considered signing up or looking for a team, a tournament sounded fun and he always claimed he could outplay some of those alleged "pros". 
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>beanhollow</strong> on <strong>30-11-2013, 05:09:49</strong>
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				(http://t0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRLAQ9c65_UaYuk_aVwhSKVztOaKb0qHeQJZyT7bgmygA3jMUsE)<br>Name: Kyra Johz (Fire-bender)<br>Location: Alleyway of Republic City<br>Tagging: Jayce, Yin, Kiko (Open)<br>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>Kyra noticed the girl at the pool of water. Her power of blessing was notable as her feet reached the pool and the koi moved in unison around Kiko. There was a feeling of peace in this area that Kyra was growing fond of. It was like a different way of living, and Kyra was growing fond of it within minutes of arriving.<br><br>"Pleased to meet you Kiko." Kyra said a soft smile and a bow of her head, in due respect of Yin inviting them into his household and making proper introductions for Jayce and herself. Kyra admired the woman's beauty and sense of zen she brought with her. It seemed Kyra would have no problem fitting in with people of this nature. Certainly no problems she could see in an environment with such positive-energy. Kyra then took a glance over to Jayce, wondering if he too felt the same energy.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>07-12-2013, 03:19:28</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter -&gt;Yin's domain<br>Tagging: open, Yin, Kyra<br><hr>Jayce really enjoyed the nature of the place, even more so now as another lovely lady graced the area, though Jayce noticed there may have been something between the woman introduced as Kiko and Yin.<br>His eyes met Kyra's and he gave a grin to her as their glances locked a few moments. before turning his attention to Kiko, "Yes, I hope that I can offer my talents to the Lightning Vipers. This is a truly fantastic place you assist in, I am honored to be here." He turned to Yin after that, still maintaining some interest in Kyra, if only by his body language, "So, what do you need from me as an earthbender, for your team?"
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>SciFiSpectacle</strong> on <strong>02-01-2014, 07:51:38</strong>
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				(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s392/CANCER-1/hyperrealism_daniel_craig_by_sfleck-d5jaodu_zps86f2641b.jpg~original)<br><strong>Name</strong>: Rune Price<br><strong>Location</strong>: Streets of Republic City<br><strong>Tagging</strong>: Jiwe (responding to Jiwe)(Police Officers could join in)<br><br>The police force began to move in, searching for the instigators of the fire, whilst Rune hastily begun smacking a fire in his room with a dirty shirt. <strong>"Dammit!"</strong> he yelled, repeatedly, his curtains nothing but a pile of fabric scraps. <em>Someone is going to pay for these!</em> he thought angrily and looked out his window, his attention falling on a rather conspicuous fellow charging down the streets, barking at people to get out of his way. <strong>"Get back here!"</strong> Rune shouted down the street and jumped from his window, softening his fall with a short tumble to his feet, before sprinting down the street towards the assumed criminal.<br><br>From his position, he could easily throw a foot down and extend his arms to create a stone barrier that would prevent the suspicious individual from escaping, but Rune didn't like to use his bending abilities. He dismissed the easy way out and turned down an alley in the hopes that he could cut the person off further down the street. The narrow passageway was difficult to move through, or at least it would be for most people unfamiliar with it. For the ex-cop it was a cake walk. His feet carried him swiftly down the winding path until it opened up into another main road.<br><br>With a quick look about, Rune pinpointed the location of the police and judged where the bender most likely was in relation to Rune's current position. <em>He should be just ahead...</em> he figured and charged down the road in the direction of the police and, no doubt, criminal.
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 03:19:37</strong>
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				<span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">{ Roleplay is restarting due to sudden drop of member that were far too busy }</span>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Xenphir</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 03:20:45</strong>
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				<br><div align="center"><div class="floatleft">(http://i39.tinypic.com/23hula8.jpg)</div><span style="font-family: Papyrus;" class="bbc_font"><em><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size">Liu Yuanjun</span></em></span><br><br>&nbsp;<strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> <div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Stand for something,</strong> </span></div><br>"Welcome to YuanJun's Tea house." Liu said smiling. An old man had just came in, and was sitting down to look over the menu filled with various tea's. Liu was standing near the front counter wearing his long old fashioned robes as he always did at the tea house, and his brother was in the kitchen preparing the tea for the day. It was early in the morning, so the tea house didn't have many customers like they did in the afternoon. Liu patiently waited for the old man to set the menu down before walking over.<br><br>"I'll have a Jasmine tea please." The old man said, smiling. Liu nodded, "Of course." before walking back and telling Quan, his brother, the order. They had opened the tea house just a year or so ago after their parents gave them money and headed to the northern water tribe to live there. His father was an earth bender, and his mother a water bender, but sadly Quan didn't have any bending. Liu was lucky to have both water bending, and a great spiritual connection.<br><br>Once the tea was finished, Liu took the cup and set it on a small saucer before taking it to the man at the table. He was glad they had bought new chairs, since they were more comfortable and sturdy than the previous ones they had a few days ago. It took a large chunk of the money they had, but it was worth it to improve the tea house. The warm atmosphere needed a darker wood for the chairs, to keep the atmosphere welcoming. <br><br><div style="text-align: right;"><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>Or fall for everything.</strong> </span></div><strong>~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~</strong> </div><br><strong><span style="font-size: 8pt;" class="bbc_size">At: Apartments</span></strong>
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			<dt class="postheader">
				Title: <strong>Re: Republic City</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>apygoos</strong> on <strong>11-02-2014, 04:28:35</strong>
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				<div class="floatright">(http://blogs.antena3.com/clipping/2012/06/28/00072/24.jpg)</div>Name: Jayce Darian<br>Time: morning<br>Location: random street in Republic City, in his earth-crafted shelter<br>Tagging: open<br><hr>Another night, trying to relax. Jayce had just erected his home for the day, struggling to keep the embers alive so he can dry his shirt. He had taken a dive in the river trying to get his hand on a fish or two before the guards patrol came back around the area. He managed at least one measly fish and a decent wash of himself. He staked a fish and set it over the small fire as he huddled close, rubbing his hands together and trying to take in the warmth. What was going to happen tomorrow? that didn't matter, all that mattered was getting through the day until the next. Most of the shops were just opening up and everyone mostly still in their homes. He was seemingly alone for now, only the company of any passerby's would&nbsp; join him. He was used to this loneliness that was brought on by the night and early morning, he wished his situation was different, but for now, he was toughing it out, and felt better off from where he came from. <br><br>In some respects he is eager for the mystery of what happens next, even though he preferred&nbsp; to have his present situation taken care of. for now he had some food, shelter, a fresh bath. At least he's good looking, and it was relatively common for an earthbender to be topless. He stepped out of his makeshift&nbsp; home for now and stretched a bit keeping an eye on his fire. smooth, pyramid shaped chunks of earth levitate and move with his movements, a slow, wide, strong stance. He looked at people passing by as he could, curious as to their thoughts on seeing the man. he had gotten the full spectrum of looks, stares and comments. Maybe today he could catch a lucky break.
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