New Republic City || U&P || Republic City IC Thread
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				Title: <strong>New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>la dame en noir</strong> on <strong>07-06-2016, 17:59:52</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i68.tinypic.com/1zdm0p3.jpg)</div><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 18pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>New Republic City</strong></span></div><br>Welcome to the center of the roleplay! You are free to do as you please here. If you have an NPC in mind that you want me to use, let me know. Refer to World Building Thread if you're looking for places to go. If its not there or if I didn't mention adding it, PM ASAP.<br><br>Please follow this format and have fun! :3<br><br><div class="codeheader">Code: <a href="javascript:void(0);" onclick="return smfSelectText(this);" class="codeoperation">[Select]</a></div><pre style="margin: 0; padding: 0;"><code class="bbc_code">[floatleft][img height=300]INSERT IMAGE LINK HERE[/img][/floatleft][justify][b]Name:[/b]<br>[b]Location:[/b] <br>[b]Tagging:[/b] <br>[b]Content:[/b] [/justify]<br><br>[hr]<br><br></code></pre>
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>07-06-2016, 19:40:54</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://orig10.deviantart.net/71ba/f/2012/121/9/b/commission___avatar___oc_kanami_by_lalunatique-d4y7srk.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name: Katara Sato</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; The Sato Estate before heading to the city<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open<br><strong>Content:</strong>None yet</div><br><hr><br>Being woken up by a bundle of warm fur and a soft if insistent nudge from a rather large polar bear dog was a far more pleasant way to wake up than most people would imagine.&nbsp; Katara chuckled as she blinked away the sleep from her eyes as best she could, and smiled warmly up into her old friend's face before wrapping her slender arms around Vex's neck.&nbsp; <strong>"Good morning to you too, ya giant furball."</strong>&nbsp; Vex growled playfully in return before flicking her tongue across Katara's nose, which earned an amused laugh from the young woman.&nbsp; <strong>"Alright, I'm going I'm going.&nbsp; Just give me a second to get dressed."</strong>&nbsp; Throwing her sheets off, Katara gracefully got to her feet and headed for her rather large walk in closet.&nbsp; While most of her outfits could have been found at any shop on the street, there were a handful that were tailored made or from expensive, upper class shops that had been given to her as gifts from relatives or close friends of the family.&nbsp; Some had been gifts from young men, and a few women, in the hopes of winning her favor, but those had their own section in her closet she rarely used for that very reason.&nbsp; The key to her heart took far more to find than fancy gifts and the knowledge you could afford them.<br><br>Still smiling contently to herself, Katara started humming a tune she'd heard from the radio just the other day as she got herself put together.&nbsp; She turned to the door when it began to open, and her smile widened when she saw her mother standing in the doorway.&nbsp; Despite the gray hairs in her raven locks, and the wrinkles on her face, Asami Sato was still quite the beautiful woman, or that might have been her own personal opinion.&nbsp; <strong>"I thought I heard you moving around up here."</strong>&nbsp; She smiled, only to let out a chuckle when Vex nudged up against her side, gently demanding attention.&nbsp; <strong>"I didn't forget you Vex.&nbsp; I'm not <em>that</em> old yet."</strong>&nbsp; She was quick to say as she ran her fingers over the dog's head, earning her a contented growl.<br><br>Katara laughed lightly at the scene playing out before her before running to two of the three most important women in her life.&nbsp; Asami let out a soft grunt when Katara wrapped her arms tightly around her waist, but otherwise made no noise from the strong arms currently too occupied in hugging the life out of her.&nbsp; <strong>"You're barely a day over thirty far as I'm concerned mom."</strong>&nbsp; Returning the warm embrace as much as possible, Asami didn't argue the point, far more content to revel in the moment.<br><br>Only after they parted did she breathe a little easier now that her ribs weren't creaking under the girl's arms.&nbsp; Despite that, the warm, loving smile on Asami's face only grew further.&nbsp; <strong>"Out of everything I've invented, you will always be my greatest creation."</strong>&nbsp; It was Katara's turn to be struck silent for a moment as a soft, wrinkled hand cupped her cheek before it fell away.&nbsp; The moment passed when Asami stepped aside from the door to her room.&nbsp; <strong>"Now go on you, the day's too bright and sunny for you to be indoors.&nbsp; Besides, your dad will be getting up soon anyway."</strong><br><br>Swallowing the lump in her throat as a wide smirk pulled at her lips, Katara and Vex started on their way.&nbsp; <strong>"After you wore her out last night you mean."</strong>&nbsp; Asami only grinned, not about to deny the claims since they were true in this case.&nbsp; Just because they were older women didn't mean they didn't still get frisky from time to time.&nbsp; Stopping in the hallway though, Katara looked over her shoulder and met her mother's gaze.&nbsp; <strong>"I love you mom, always will."</strong><br><br><strong>"I know sweetie."</strong>&nbsp; Asami stated before echoing the heartfelt words as Katara and Vex made their way downstairs together.&nbsp; It was just like looking at Korra and Naga when they'd been younger before all kinds of trouble had found them, besides the slight differences between the four of them of course.&nbsp; Still, she banished such thoughts in favor of far more pleasant ones.&nbsp; Today was another day to be thankful for everything they had, not dwelling on events long past.<br><br>Katara and Vex meanwhile, stopped at a small shrine in the front foyer, dedicated to Master Katara, her namesake.&nbsp; While they hadn't been related like Jinora, Ikke, and Meelo had been to the waterbender, that hadn't stopped her from calling the woman Gran Gran, a term of endearment that one of the original Team Avatar had accepted with her customary warmth and joy, no one doubted that.&nbsp; The bowl of water before her picture, the simple clay bowl engraved with the Southern Water Tribe's symbol, glowed softly with spiritual energy.&nbsp; Considering the water's origins though, that wasn't surprising since the Southern Water Tribe had ready access to a source of spiritually charged water from their proximity to a Spirit Portal.&nbsp; Having said a small prayer to her spirit, Katara ran her fingers over Vex's head before turning to the door at last.&nbsp; Once they were outside, she mounted up and Vex wasted no time in getting up to a full run.<br><br>Soon enough, Katara was smiling widely again, her three ponytails flapping in the wind behind her as they ran for New Republic City.&nbsp; Her second home.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Baalborn87</strong> on <strong>13-06-2016, 13:22:57</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://pre11.deviantart.net/e117/th/pre/i/2012/188/6/2/legen_of_korra_oc_firebender_wip_by_shinthedragonfighter-d56dua5.png)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong> Osamu Kaji <br><strong>Location:</strong> Pao Metalworks, Factory District<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open<br><strong>Content:</strong> None yet </div><br><hr><br>The ring of hammers on metal and the high pitched squeal of cutting tools filled the air of the factory with a riot of noise. The great power of industry was flowing at a brisk pace. Trolleys bearing sheets of metal moving to and from departments and workshops. The dimness inside the factory broken by flashes of blue light. <br>&nbsp;Blue light reflected off the dark goggles on his face and enhancing the appearance of sweat beads on his brow. Ossa sat back from the metal sheet he was working on. Wiping the back of his hand across his brow to wipe away the sweat and lifting his goggles on his face. He smiled slightly to himself as he admired his work. He wasn't sure what the sheet was going to be used for, but it's size suggested a ship of some sort. He dropped his goggles and lent back into his work. Focusing his fire bending to a small point. He used the flame to weld the seam together.<br>&nbsp;"Hey! Ossa!" He turned when he hears his name being called. Seeing his friend and workmate walking up to him. "Hey Chan. Break time already?" he called back. "Yeah. Hurry up. I don't want them to run out of sweet noodle soup agian.". "If I remember right" Osamu said climbing down off his perch "It was <strong>you</strong> who went chasing that girl in the blue dress" he said with smug grin. "Well who am I to stand in the way of true love" he said with a shrug. ""Who you taking for the probending league this season?" Chan asked as Osamu caught up to him. "I'm stikcing with the Lionhawks again. Rumour has it they've got some new tricks up their sleeves. You?" <br>&nbsp;"Tigermonkeys all the way!" he said adopting what he thought was a probending pose. "You hear the news?" he asked Ossa. "What news?" He replied. "Apparently some big business types coming to visit" Chan answered. "I'm sure that'll be interesting" Ossa said as they walked towards the food street. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lustful Bride</strong> on <strong>13-06-2016, 17:34:19</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/43/c9/86/43c986c209aff0bdccb288a962352a38.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name: Emah Luki</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Strolling all around the city itself.<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open<br><strong>Content:</strong>Geeking out</div><br><hr>Emah delighted in her stroll through the city, looking at everything with the same glee that she had when she first arrived. After staring out through her window many nights at the glistening city, wondering what great adventures were there and what new things were being invented, it was like something straight out of a dream come true. She stopped every five minutes or so to inspect everything around her and nearly ended up being shouted at by one of Republic City’s finest when she nearly forgot to cross the road in time. <br><br><em>'Damn tourist!' </em> She heard one of the drivers on the road yell and quickly rushed to the other side. She blushed and with her hands tried to apologize to the officer but he was already busy redirecting traffic as before. So instead she opted to continue going about her business. After arriving in the city only two days ago she had applied for a job with a construction company. As an Earthbender her skills were obviously very useful to the company, and they hired her on relatively cheap since she only knew Earthbending, and not metal bending. Apparently those who could do both demanded more money and the company was looking to cut costs in what ways they could as they were in competition with companies using those new Sato digging machines.. Either way, Emah didn't really mind. She just wanted to get hired, do her job and get paid. As it would help her on her path to joining the best the city had to offer.<br><br>Every time she passed by one of Republic City's guardians in metal armor she almost wanted to break out in a childish squee. Their armor, the design of their uniforms, the power they commanded and the order they brought to the city. She just couldn't help but imagine herself in such armor. If she could only master Metal Bending....but what better place to do so than a construction company where she could work on her bending every single day? (And get paid for it to boot!)&nbsp; <br><br>Emah kept up her strolling through the city, going past the areas that she remembered and were mostly used by tourists. The flashing neon lights slowly began to fade out and there were less and less officers, but at the same time there was less noise from all the hustle and bustle of the city. She could get a real feel of the city now. Sure it might be risky for a newcomer like her, but there were so many adventures she could have, new things to learn And if anyone messed with her, shed show them what she did with the boulders that got in her way back at the farm. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>16-06-2016, 17:25:03</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://thewallmachine.com/files/1330301424.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name: Taozin Beifong</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Open<br><strong>Content:</strong>A normal day</div><br><hr><br>Like usual, Tao had been up for a while. The training instilled in him from a young age by almost his entire family stuck with him, and he was up early, doing an hour of intense training to keep his skills sharp and honed. After that, he threw on some clothes and the armor made for him by Grandma Suyin. He didn't look like one of the metal police, just like a citizen of Zaofu far from home. But it worked just fine and was retractable so you wouldn't even know he had it until he activated it. Like his grandma, the bottoms of his feet were bare so he could sense the Earth and people around him, but he wasn't focusing on them too hard.<br><br>&nbsp;He was just taking advantage of some free time he got. No pro-bending training right now, no meetings, no nothing. Just Tao time. And Tao time was soon interrupted when his stroll was stopped by a bunch of roadwork. Earthbenders had blocked off a portion of the street, and they had rocks and mortar and metal beams floating around everywhere. Tao didn't pay too much attention; he just moved to a different part of the street to get by. And that was when things went wrong. <br><br>Some kind of bug stung one of the guys bending the metal, and with his cry of shock, several girders fell from the sky. "WATCH OUT!!" Tao had just walked by a girl who practically "screamed" tourist, but they were less than a foot apart and the girders were falling directly on them. He skipped back, making sure he was right next to the girl, then threw his arms up, stopping the girders only a few feet from their heads. After that, he made a few movements that flipped all the girders to their sides, then stacked them up neatly on the ground. Turning to her with a smile, he ran his fingers through his blond hair and sighed. "That was a close call; you okay? I'm Tao."
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>18-06-2016, 18:18:08</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://www.pageresource.com/wallpapers/wallpaper/lightning-final-fantasy-xiii_328076.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong>Kenna Baesoon (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=250222.msg12387304#msg12387304)<br><strong>Location:</strong> Her families Restaurant<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> OPEN<br><strong>Content:</strong> </div><br><hr><br>Kenna was up before the sun as she normally was. The cool air of the night flowed through her room and cooled it. The light covers she had on her bed were the only thing covering her nearly naked form. She wore only an oversized shirt to bed after her shower. The restaurant had closed late due to a party that stayed over, but that didn't mean she could start her day any later. Sure it was days like this Kenna wished she could sleep in. But she wouldn't trade her job for anything, even if it did come up a much comfier bed. <br><br>She quickly got up and dressed before heading downstairs to get the fires in the ovens burning. The knocking at the back door caught her attention as the first shipment of the day arrived. "Morning Kenna, got the freshest catch all ready for you." one of the local fishermen smiled as his small crew began to bring in her order. 'Thanks Benko, OH is that some crab I see?" she asked with a smile, "Yup, caught some big fellows and figured you'd enjoy a few. And before you say anything it's on me. For helping out the crew’s family with those magic soups of and herbs of yours." he smiled as he spoke about the help Kenna gave when a nasty cloud went around. "Aww you didn't really need to do that. You know I'm happy to help, but since you did." she smiled happily took the offered food, "I'll be sure to make a special and hold some back just for you." Kenna smiled and paid for the order before heading in and getting to work. <br><br>Her morning was spent getting orders in, visiting the garden to gather some much needed supplies and prepping for the day. Her crew began to filter in just as the sun rose over the horizon. "Morning everyone," she smiled once more, her warm welcome only made better by the smells of the breakfast she had cooked up for all of them. <br><br>The morning slipped by as the city began to wake up and peopled started to filter into the well-known restaurant. Kenna greeted people as she made her way in and out of the kitchen. The delicious smells coming from the open windows only drawing in more patrons, "Kenna...Kenna!" the sound of some of the local kids calling her name caused her to stop at the front door. Some of them were street kids; some simply came from the local families. But all seemed to get along, and agree that Kenna gave the best treats in town. "Well well, let me guess, you want to know what’s on the menu today?" she laughed and playfully dragged out the dramatic pause, "Potted crab and blossom buns!" she laughed once more as some of the kids cheered. She knew it was more of the blossom buns, then again, who could blame children for loving something so sweetly divine.<br><br>"All right, you all get these flyers out and you each get all you can eat." she made the deal and handed out a few stacks of paper. Each flyer had a bit about the restaurant on it and a deal for some free blossom buns on it. It wasn't that she really needed to get the word out, the restaurant was after all already pretty well known. But it was always fun to see the kids racing about with them, and it gave them a sense of earning what she gave them. All and all it added to the small act of kindness that brightened Kenna's day. <br><br>Her bright, vibrant smile remained as she moved back into the restaurant. The sound of her father’s voice slowly filled the room as he finally made his way downstairs. "Morning papa,' she said softly and helped the older man sit. He was only 56 but found himself a bit weaker these days due to what he said was a cold. But Kenna had a feeling it was something more, even if the stubborn old fool wouldn't tell her. "Morning sweet pea, smells good down here." he mused lightly and found his usual seat. "Sleep well?" Kenna asked as she poured him some water, "So so, but don't start worrying about me already. Feed me instead." he joked with his daughter and sat back to look over the open space before him. "Coming right up." she mused softly and moved to get him something to eat before getting back to work. Her energy seeming to filter through the place as smiles and laughter filled the air, along with some of the best smells in town. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CurvyKitten</strong> on <strong>18-06-2016, 18:19:11</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/b/b4/F12c829be5953d57dcc7325d0d61c33b.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong>Chae Won (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=250222.msg12387301#msg12387301)<br><strong>Location:</strong>Fighting ring, next city streets<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>open<br><strong>Content:</strong> </div><br><hr><br>There is a moment in every fight where everything slows down and you know your next choice will either break you or save you. It was in these moments that Chae felt more alive and in control. Because in that moment Chae would know she had already won. <br><br>Steam enveloped the room, heat seeping into every pore as the dusty sands shifted beneath her feet. Sweet rolled down her body, tracing the etched lines of the young benders body. The beating of her heart echoed through Chae's mind, and drowned out the scream of the crowd around her. The only thing that seemed to break the thundering beat was the sound of her opponents laughter. He seemed to think that things had shifted in his favor. She smirked, her body slowly standing once more, her feet sliding along the sand to a wider stronger stance.<br><br>"Is that all the Phoenix has! HA!" the man yelled over the open space between them. "No..." she tilted her head as energy cracked over her skin. The light flashed through the steam and shocked the water bender into action. He began to move his hands in an attempt to gather the steam, "To late." Chae spoke before suddenly bursting into action. Lightning cracked over arms and shot through the air. It crackled through the steam striking out in different directions as it rushed towards the other bender. Sand shot up as it was struck, causing arches of it to crash through the air and remain frozen as sculptures. The energy flowed with the water the bender had gathered and used it as a conduit. The force striking at his center so strong that it sent the man flying back. <br><br>The lights in the hidden arena flickered as the announcer called out over the crowd. "Steady folks, steady everything is just fine....well at least for one of the contenders. Now watch as the air clears and we have...." the man paused long enough for the pit to clear. And what they saw sent the crowd into a fit. Chae stood seemingly untouchable as the man she was pitted against remained unconscious on the ground. "And the Phoenix wins another battle! Was there ever any doubt!' the announcer revved up the crowd as Chae turned and walked silently out of the arena.<br><br><div align="center"><span style="font-size: 14pt;" class="bbc_size"><strong>...........</strong></span></div><br>Chae groaned as her alarm went off, one hand coming up and smacking the bell on top. Her body protesting every small movement as she rolled to her back and opened her eyes. The evening had been eventful to say the least and she still felt every lump from it. Still she slowly managed to push her body up, her hair tumbling down around her face and shoulders as she pushed to her feet. <br><br>A warm shower, washed away the evidence of the night before and allowed Chae to feel a bit more human. Her muscles eased up, and the familiar ache slowly began to fade. The only drawback came as the warm water faded and she was suddenly smacked with ice cold water. She called out in surprised and hopped from the shower. A series of curses slipping free as the sound of running water from the downstairs apartment signaled the reason for her sudden loss of hot water. <br><br>"Every time," she shook her head and dried off before getting dressed and heading to the kitchen. "Left over raman or leftover chicken." she debated her options and shrugged before grabbing both containers. She mixed the two together and heated it up as she got a hot pot of coffee brewing. Once she was done Chae took her meal and headed up to the roof of her apartment building. She may have lifted in a bit of a dump, but it was a dump with roof access and a view. <br><br>Kicking her feet up Chae sat down in her stolen lawn chair and looked up to see Franky flying in. He landed and tore into the mouse he had clenched in his claws. "Breakfast of champions I see." Chae teased lightly not seeming bothered by the sight at all. Looking back over the city she took a deep breath and dug into her breakfast. <br><br>After she had finished eating Chae grabbed her messenger bag and left the roof to get her happy ass in gear. Work waited for no man, and her boss sure as hell wasn't waiting for her happy ass. Franky sounded off above her as she broke out into a run. He followed from above as she darted through the streets. Jumping over obstacles, around people, through stores, and even over a car. She smiled as people shouted in protest, "Sorry...running late!" she waved before smiling and continuing on. Last night was rough, but today was going to be a good day.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Vergil1989</strong> on <strong>20-06-2016, 06:02:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://orig10.deviantart.net/71ba/f/2012/121/9/b/commission___avatar___oc_kanami_by_lalunatique-d4y7srk.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name: Katara Sato</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp; Republic City<br><strong>Tagging:</strong>&nbsp; Vex (pet), Tao, Emah<br><strong>Content:</strong>None yet</div><br><hr><br>Riding on Vex's giant, furry back, saddle strapped snugly to her long time friend's back, Katara sighed in contentment even as her mind replayed her mother's words to her that morning.&nbsp; They'd been unusually heartfelt, and they felt like they were echoed from Grandpa Sato, although she had no evidence to support her strange suspicion.&nbsp; On the other hand, it didn't matter, since it had made her feel far more warm and loved than usual, although there had never been a shortage of either in the Sato household.&nbsp; Whatever had brought on the words from the woman, Katara wasn't about to complain since it just showed how lucky she was, to have parents like hers.&nbsp; While unusual in that they were both women, and madly in love with each other even now despite the years they had spent together, Katara hadn't considered it the slightest bit weird growing up.&nbsp; Besides, she was the daughter to two of the most powerful people in the world, she had bragging rights for life!&nbsp; The thought had her laughing at herself since she had been raised far better than that, but it still made her smile to consider it as she leaned across Vex's saddle and ran a hand over the side of the polar bear dog's neck.&nbsp; <strong>"Come on girl, let's go!"</strong>&nbsp; She cheered, spurring the animal on to greater speeds than before.&nbsp; Vex gave a loud agreeing 'woof!' before getting an extra burst of speed out of her powerful legs.&nbsp; Katara had to hold onto the saddle, but she had no fear for the breakneck pace they were setting together.&nbsp; Far from it honestly, because like her mother, Asami, Katara had a taste for speed, and going fast was just one way she felt alive.<br><br>But the fun times didn't last, although by the time she saw the falling metal girders and bits of rock, someone already had the matter well in hand as he saved another woman's life.&nbsp; She smirked and put a hand on her hip as she beckoned Vex to slow down and head towards the dark skinned young man and the girl he had just saved from a rather crushing end.&nbsp; Looking down at the pair from Vex's saddle, Katara smirked teasingly down at her 'cousin', and shook her tri ponytails of hair in amusement as he 'bent' the debris away a safe distance.&nbsp; <strong>"Somehow I'm not at all surprised you're saving the damsel in distress again Tao."</strong>&nbsp; She chuckled, before hopping off of Vex's back with an elegant grace that belied many years of having done just that and more, although her waterbending garb likely gave away her choice of bending.&nbsp; <strong>"And people say chivalry's dead, but I'm glad to see, in your case at least, that's not the truth."</strong>&nbsp; Nudging him in the side with her elbow, Katara turned her gaze on Emah before holding out her right hand to the woman.&nbsp; <strong>"You seem to be in good shape at least, but I'd pay attention to where you're goin', just for future reference.&nbsp; Name's Katara, it's nice to meet you.&nbsp; And I'm going to take a wild guess and say you're new to the city."</strong>&nbsp; She offered, hoping to get the conversation moving as she shot Tao a sidelong, amused, good natured wink.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheRaven</strong> on <strong>23-06-2016, 06:31:13</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5TyHTlbyudg/VS8IB9WrK0I/AAAAAAAAAXg/H9Z94o6SLBY/w369-h396/Jian.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong> Kue<br><strong>Location:</strong> City Streets<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Chae Won<br><strong>Content:</strong> Almost being knocked over on his way to the park.</div><br><hr><br>If there was one thing that Kue liked about his current situation, it was setting his own hours. Unfortunately, without an actual job at the moment, that meant doing sketches for tourists in touristy locations. So it was that he was headed towards Avatar Korra Park when he stepped out of a narrow street and onto a main thoroughfare and was nearly bowled over by a tattooed woman with a messenger bag.<br><br>As she passed him, he twisted to avoid her and the supplies in his arms scattered to the ground. "Hey! Careful!" he called after her. With a sigh, he glanced down at the scattered charcoal and sketchbook. "You could've at least stuck around, speedy lady," he mumbled as he stooped to the ground. Once his sketching supplies were back in his arms, he was on his way to the park once more.<br><br>Upon arriving at the park, Kue meandered towards his usual spot: a park bench near to the statue of the Avatar. He sat down, opened his sketchbook, and waited for someone who looked like a tourist to pass him by. He could probably stay here for a bit before he had to go to the bending school. He had scheduled some time in the gym to give some hopefuls tryouts, but he wasn't exactly holding his breath for them.
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Baalborn87</strong> on <strong>28-06-2016, 21:33:42</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://pre11.deviantart.net/e117/th/pre/i/2012/188/6/2/legen_of_korra_oc_firebender_wip_by_shinthedragonfighter-d56dua5.png)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong> Osamu Kaji <br><strong>Location:</strong> Food/restaurant District<br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open/ Kenna<br><strong>Content:</strong> None yet </div><br><hr><br>&nbsp;Ossa made his way through the streets to the food district. Purposefully avoiding the big "chain" restaurants. He always felt that the more family owned places had the best tasting food. Like they hadn't yet lost the passion of their food. He tried to keep a polite amount of attention to his friend as he chatted away like an excited squirrelmonkey about how he thought the latest pro bending league was going to play out and how if <strong>HE</strong> was on the team how easy it would be for the Tigermonkeys to take the day. <br>&nbsp;He turned to look at his friend. "You know what Chan." He began "If your real skills as a bender matched the ones in your mind. You'd be...hey!" He was interrupted as a young boy ran into him, almost knocking him over and spilling the leaflets he was carrying. "Sorry Mister" the kid apologized. "He. No harm done" Ossa said, bending down to pick up the leaflets. He paused holding one to look closer at it. Seeing it was a leaflet for a restaurant. It had that rustic homely look that he was looking for. "Hey kid" he said handing the small stack of leaflets back to him. "Wheres this place?" he said pointing to the leaflet. "Just down the street a small ways. Can't miss it. Stop when you smell the blossom buns." The kid said gesturing down the street. "Blossom buns?" quipped in Chan as if appearing from nowhere. "Did he say blossom buns?" Ossa could practically see the drool forming in his friends mouth. He playfully pushed him away and ran towards the restaurant. "Says <strong>With leaflet</strong>...And guess who's got it!" he said laughing as he ran.<br>&nbsp; It didn't take long for them to reach the restaurant. The kid with the leaflets wasn't wrong. This place smelled amazing. After a moment he and his friend made their way inside. He looked around and found the person he presumed must be running the place. She was taking orders at least. He waited as she was finished before walking up to her. "Uh, hi. I was given this leaflet. Do you have any space for 2?" he said gesturing to his friend. Chan purked up as he noticed the girl looking at him "OH! Do you have sweet noodle soup? How about Sesame toast? Bao?" He quietened as he saw Ossa staring at him. "You'll have to excuse my friend. I'm pretty sure he used to be a Squirrelmonkey in a former life." he said turning round to face the girl. "Can we start with the two soups?" <br>"Don't forget the Blossom buns!" Chan chipped in. ".......and two blossom buns" he said sagging his shoulders slightly. 
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>BennyQ</strong> on <strong>02-07-2016, 21:38:18</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://orig05.deviantart.net/b395/f/2012/141/d/2/d2199b67853ffb7df6610e88814004ed-d50kudo.png)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name: Kati</strong><br><strong>Location:</strong> Republic City, city streets, near a Spirit Wild. <br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Open.<br><strong>Content:</strong> Entertaining the spirits. </div><hr> <br><br>The soft melody (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8B8bf7H7pA) faded away as Kati’s artful fingers fluttered over the strings of her golden harp, the musical instrument tucked against her shoulder as her hands graced it. Her audience, a collection of twenty-odd spirits in various forms and shapes, had congregated at the tall vines that denoted the entrance to a spirit wilds, one of many spread across the city. Kati had made a habit of visiting each one if she could, having heard the spirits particularly enjoyed music. She didn’t do it for money, of which she earned little, but simply for the joy of having entertained and showcased her art. She beamed with excitement as the spirits applauded in whatever way they saw fit as her tune ended. <br><br>All except one. <em>There was always that one</em>. <br><br>Kati did not recognize the discontented spirit at first, her bright amber eyes wide with glee as smaller spirits whirled about her. <strong>“Bravo, bravo!”</strong> They cried. <strong>“Another!”</strong> <br><br><strong>“Oh, I don’t know…”</strong> Kati cooed in thought, hugging her precious instrument to her chest, a blush in her cheeks at the attention. <strong>“It is kind of late and I’ve been playing for over an hour.” </strong><br><br><strong>“Come on, Kati! You have to!”</strong> A few of the dragonfly spirits begged, hovering around her. She bit her lip and nodded slightly, completely forgetting that it was already dark and she hadn’t told her brother or parents where she was. She often did it and no amount of lecturing seemed to get it into the girl’s head that she should be more responsible. Her mother was a worrier and any cop would know by now the amount of Missing Persons reports filed over the young girl, despite never being in any real danger or threat. She positioned her harp again as the other spirits moved back into their loose rows to listen and observe. <br><br>All except one. <br><br>The dragon eel spirit continued to wave about ahead, moving in circles. His glowing face was one of disdain and contempt. <strong>“Another?”</strong> He hissed, jerking down in front of Kati and causing her to jerk back in sudden, unexpected fright. The eel whipped around and curled, facing the young woman in dark clothes and messy hair. <strong>“Must you bore us with that drabble again? I’d rather throw myself down a well and block out the top!”</strong> <br><br><strong>“Well maybe you should!”</strong> Kati snapped back defensively. She was really sensitive about her art, shuddering with a mix of rage and depression. <strong>“Maybe if you went down that well, we wouldn’t have to listen to <em>your</em> annoying drabble you…you…lizard fish! I hope you get cooked up and fed to the cats!”</strong> <br><br>All the spirits gasped. A few even fled back into the spirit vines. Kati, her heart thumping with fear in her chest, stood her ground and raised her chin a little in defiance. The dragon eel narrowed its eyes before it took flight again, swooping about in circles about Kati’s head. <strong>“Lizard fish, am I?”</strong> He asked in an angry tone. <strong>“Fed to the cats eh? Well not before I get fattened up a little…by eating you!”</strong> The dragon eel roared, changing into a ferocious shape with sharp teeth and bright, cruel eyes. Shadows darkened. Light seemed to be blotted out. A deathly cry emitted from the spirit as it shot towards Kati with deadly intent. <br><br>Kati gave a shriek as the spirit swooped suddenly down at her, diving to the side as the concrete sidewalk where she had stood cracked with sprays of dust and masonry. In the confusion, Kati lost hold of her harp and it bounced towards the spirit vines. Each clank on the ground was like a knife in Kati’s heart. It would take her hours to buff all the dents out! <strong>“My harp!”</strong> She cried, shooting to her feet.<br><br><strong>“My harp now.”</strong> The angry spirit snapped, diving at Kati again who, with wide eyes and another shriek was forced to dive once more to save herself. She couldn’t do anything to fight back. Though she was a firebender, she had never learned or trained herself. She disdained violence and fighting, not to mention a certain childhood incident where her bending had nearly burned her family house to the ground. She could only watch as the dragon eel shook the ground with its dive, causing the harp to rattle and bounce further towards the spirit vines, while Kati was pushed away. <em><strong>”Noo…!”</strong></em> She muttered sadly, rising to her feet and tears pricking her eyes as the harp was beyond her reach. <br><br>It was gone, lost to her forever. <br><br>There was nothing more she could do, especially against an angry dragon eel spirit who swooped about like a vulture. Kati did the only logical thing she could. With a frown and a tear streaking down her cheek, she turned and ran away, just as the spirit dove once more at her, nipping at her heels. She barely made it into an alleyway, panting as she thought she was safe. All she could think about was her harp and how her parents and brother were probably going to kill her for losing it. <strong>“Run you little wretch!”</strong> The spirit laughed, swooping down after her again when she thought she was safe. Kati shrieked and threw herself down, narrowly avoiding before impaled on the dragon eel’s fangs. <br><br><br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: New Republic City || U&amp;P || Republic City IC Thread</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Tokyorose627</strong> on <strong>04-07-2016, 09:11:59</strong>
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				<div class="floatleft">(http://i.imgur.com/cRdX0t8.jpg)</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Name:</strong> Mallory Rose Kyoshi ((Currently "Rose"))<br><br>Location: Republic City, nearby a Spirit Wilds <br><br><strong>Tagging:</strong> Kati<br><br><strong>Content:</strong> Helping Kati<br><br><hr> <br><br>"It's so nice out today..."<br><br>After Rose had taken her time away from the bending school, the young woman found herself walking along the city, taking in the sights and people watching; a favorite past time of hers. It was something she was accustomed to while on Kyoshi Island, due to her home town being very small, and as a result, almost nothing happened in the area. Full of energy and always apontaneous in her youth, Mallory had learned to channel her energy and take time to relax and simply watch around her, causing her to focus much easier, rather then always be in a hurry for each new and exciting thing that happened to come a persons way. It especially helped during her patrols in uniform; having her mind swarmed with multiple things never helped; it only caused distraction.<br><br>"Hm?" Rose had been walking along the city dtreets and found herself near the spirit wilds, but heard a loud shreik; a woman's voice? <br><br>"Hello?" Mallory called out, her colored eyes seeing a young woman fling herself to the ground as she narrowly escaped the attack by a spirit. Eyes wide, she ran as fast as she could towards the woman on the ground, getting on one knee as she settled a hand to the woman's shoulder.<br><br>"Are you alright?" Had she done somethng to anger the spirit by chance? Or maybe it was the other way around. Rose's eyes shot towards the spirit, swallowing lightly. Even if her great Grandmother was Kyoshi, Mallory wasn't the Avatar, she didn't have any bending. If she couldn't talk the spirit into calming down, then the two of them would both be in trouble...</div>
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