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[markofthebrave]

Part the first:
[Katara fell into the shower after a long day of confusion. All the confused introductions in the morning had left her with little time before she had to take care of Ikki. She couldn’t cook, sure, but she could make sandwiches. And there was something that felt more natural about showering in the evening as well - it felt wonderful, actually.

She was just bringing her arms down from lathering her hair when something extraordinary happened - the water froze around her, encasing her in ice. Katara let out a startled shriek.

She was trapped! And naked! And cold! And where had the ice come from??]

Part the second (and every single other day):

[After her little adventure in the shower, Katara had discovered, much to her wonder and delight, that she could make water move when she moved her hands. She still hadn’t figured out how she’d turned it to ice that first time, but right now she was more interested in the beautiful fluidity of it than anything else.

Whenever she has a moment of free time, you can find her practicing with it, making it move over her arms or hover just above her hand or - wow, she can even fling it at things! This is so cool.

She decided that she was a water dancer, and it was a wonderful, wonderful thing. In the evenings, after helping clear up from dinner and making sure Ikki was tucked in, she wound up a small box that played music (Did you know that there are devices that make music?) she found in the shop with all the things. She took it outside, lifted the lid and practiced dancing to the music.

Feel free to run into her anywhere! Maybe as she runs errands about town or even that moment on the path by the river when she first discovers she can take water and make it smaller, shattering into hundreds of little raindrops that catch the sunlight, and laughs with delight.]

Comments

[generalflirt]

[frightening? It weirdly wasn't. He itches the back of his his head] So am I all things considered.

[markofthebrave]

Well... I should probably get going.

[generalflirt]

[...Okay he's got no reason to keep her. But he's also been enjoying talking here. So he holds up a hand apologetically and]

Weird question first, please? Have you been remembering anything about me?

[markofthebrave]

[Katara blinked slowly. She tilted her head in consideration.]

No... no, nothing. Why?

[generalflirt]

No... reason. [Which is a bit of a lie. He's been having some sort of instinctual emotional and physical reaction since he started talking to her. Different than with a lot of other people] A vain hope, maybe? I'm not too fond of being clueless.

[markofthebrave]

[She shook her head, smiling slowly.]

Me either. [She shrugged a little.] But I do feel like - I don't know - like you're someone I might have known?

[generalflirt]

Same, same! [It's too forceful. He's excited at the idea he might have known a gorgeous girl like this who also has the most amazing ability he's seen someone use so far. In fact in his wide eyed "innocent" excitement he bounds forward a bit.]

[markofthebrave]

[Katara laughs a little at his excitement.]

I've felt that way with a few people - like the ones in my house - but I still can't remember anything about them.

[generalflirt]

Yeah, I had the same reaction to the guy in my apartment... the card was generous enough to fill in the gap a little. ["best friend."

...No memories to go with it, but with that assertion and the feeling, it's been reassuring.\

[markofthebrave]

My card let me know about Ikki! [Who is clearly the most important.] Though it would have been nice to get some warning about the guy who thought we were engaged.

[generalflirt]

Engaged, really?! That must've been confusing!

[...And it annoys him at some base level. Weird]

[markofthebrave]

Yeah, it turns out I was wearing this necklace [she touches it] and it's an engagement necklace among our people. But the card said it belonged to my mom, so...

[generalflirt]

Soooo, in all likelihood, you're still an untamed wild thing, still awaiting someone to give that heirloom to symbolize your love, eh?

[markofthebrave]

[Hands on hips, frowning.]

I'd like to think I'm not a thing at all.

[generalflirt]

Sorry, poetic language. It just came to me. [Abashed, some, he also bows. Bowing seems like a thing to do here] I wouldn't think you are either.

[markofthebrave]

[Her hands drop back to her sides.]

Oh. [A small smile.] Okay.

[generalflirt]

Though now I wonder if you might the girl my card mentions, eeeeh? [And he sheepishly laughs here, getting up from the bow] I guess we can't know until we remember again.

[markofthebrave]

[Huh. There was a thought... somehow accompanied by a small thrill... and guilt. Weird.]

Well... I'd hope you'd know somehow, if you met her.

[generalflirt]

[His heart is still beating fast. There's still butterflies in his chest.

...But he has no memories. Nothing to base the assumption of his own feelings on other than a little sentiment. He can't commit just like that]

Mmm, I'd hope that too. I've been trying to find her.

[markofthebrave]

Well... good luck!

[generalflirt]

[...Pfft, he can take a hint] Okay, okay! I shall, and I thank you for the well wishes!

[markofthebrave]

Sure - and Masaomi?

[generalflirt]

Yes, Katara?

[markofthebrave]

I think she's probably very lucky, whoever she is.

[generalflirt]

[BUH BUH BUH BUH.

His face gets deep red and his covers it with his hands, suddenly feeling overwhelmed by... something. Some overwhelming emotion which threatens to make his heart feel like it's about to burst. With no memories to know why, he can't help but wonder if there's some heart condition he has which is acting up, but he tries to play it cool-]

That's... That's very sweet of you.