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[markofthebrave]

[Action: Locked to Nephry]
[It makes no sense for a known and proud waterbender to step out of the fountain in the middle of winter and remain soaking wet. But yet, that is exactly what she is doing: getting out of the fountain, her arms wrapped around herself, shivering, and looking both confused and frightened... and younger. About three years younger, to be exact.]

[Open action.]

Katara, properly attired to face the winter thanks to your friendly neighborhood Clothing Shop, can be seen:

a) Stopping and staring at the snow, as if she hasn't seen any in a very, very long time
b) Entering the Welcome Center to get the maps/layout of the place
c) Stalking House 56. She will not enter. She will likely not be seen, as she is administering a frightening amount of skill at sticking to the shadows, but you might catch her as she starts to walk away...
d) Checking out a Community Building for a spare room.

((Katara, returned from her mallynap, is experiencing this AU. Feel free to bump into her anywhere, but don't be too surprised if she doesn't respond to her name. It's been a long time since she's called herself anything Water Tribe.))

Comments

[markofthewise]

"More book than brick. Just take a look at it, alright?"

If it meant going without a journal for a few days, so be it.

[markofthebrave]

"...maybe I will," she frowned down at it.

[markofthewise]

He nodded. "Just don't do anything reckless, okay?"

Much as he hated to leave her alone, he knew there was no chance of taking her home. "But if you decide you don't want to be alone tonight, there's a place for you here."

[markofthebrave]

"I heard. Free food, free clothes, free lodging..."

Her brother was offering her a place to stay. Her brother wanted her to come home. It was too good to be true.

[markofthewise]

"And hot showers." He knew his sister liked those. "At least think about it, okay?"

[markofthebrave]

Katara shook her head, "I already did."

And turned to go.

[action]

[markofthebrave]

[Katara changed quickly and efficiently, though some of the new clothing proved challenging, she figured it out. She hadn't had to dress for the cold in a long time... but there were some things you didn't forget.

All right, Katara. Breathe.

Exiting the stall, she found Nephry again.]

Thank you again for all your help.

[action]

[silversnowfall]

You're very welcome. There are some things you still need to hear, though, if you'll give me a little more of your time.

[markofthewise]

Which meant all he could do was watch her go.

It wasn't enough.

[markofthebrave]

I appreciate the warning.

[And though her smile was perfectly pleasant, she was thinking: What a weirdo - who calls weather like this a heat wave?]

[Action]

[markofthebrave]

[Sokka was a name that she hadn't heard in nearly six years.

Her eyes narrowed for a moment and she attempted to push down the instinctive reaction to eliminate the threat. There wasn't any point. He knew her name already.]

No. Who are they?

[markofthebrave]

Really? That seems strange. How much older?

[action]

[markofthebrave]

You brought me in from the cold and helped me get some clothes. I think the least I could do would be to give you a little more time, especially if you're going to tell me more about this place.

[markofthebrave]

You say that. But I don't know you. And right now, I need you to leave me alone. If you were my friend, wouldn't you do that?

[Katara has no idea. She hasn't really had 'friends' but it sounds like a good thing to try to say.]

action;

[markofthebrave]

Why would I remember anything? I just got here today! I think you've got me confused with someone else.

[endgames]

[HE DOESN'T WRITE THE LUCETI CALENDAR, OKAY. But actually that does make him pause.]

So you're new here...?

[ex_tessen852]

Yes, but I'm still going to worry and try to help you.

I understand if you're nervous to be around me right now, but if you need me, I'll be here. Whatever's going on right now, we'll help you get through it because that's what friends do.

[action]

[silversnowfall]

I will gladly tell you all I can about Luceti. Do you want to hear it here? We can go somewhere and get you something to eat first, if not.

action;

[metalbends]

[She didn't want to be the one to try to explain things. Not when it was clearly a kidnapping, and she'd be back to normal soon enough. It wasn't fair. It wasn't fair - why did they do this to her?]

No, I don't. I never, ever forgot what someone looks like.

[generalflirt]

Mmm. It wouldn't be the sort of estimate a young woman like yourself's age, but I'd say at least a year or two.

[action]

[markofthebrave]

I'm not really very hungry, thank you. I'd rather know about where we are.

action;

[markofthebrave]

Then do you have a better reason?

[markofthebrave]

That's right! You couldn't tell?

[markofthebrave]

[Her words are touching, but Katara is too guarded to allow them to have much of an effect... for now.]

Thank you for your offer.

[markofthebrave]

[About the same age difference as Sokka, then.]

Do you know her well?