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[markofthebrave]

[Due to Sokka's unexpected bout of sheer win, Katara has been given the gift of free time and she plans on making the most of it... after she was shooed back to bed due to threats from Sokka that made no sense at all.

First, she wants to check in on Sanji at the Strawhat's House. Then she wants to stop by the school and see if she can register to go once things are back to 'normal.' And... she has an idea that is going to lead her to the weapons shop. Finally, she'll go grocery shopping because they're running low on easy-to-cook things. Maybe she'll even get a chance to stand by the bridge and practice with real waterbending! ...although saving her strength to keep healing Zuko is probably a better idea. She'll probably just stare at the water wistfully and talk to Sona.

If you're around any of these places today, feel free to say 'Hey!' or give her hand, since she's not exactly sure how to do what she wants to do at the smithy or the school.]

Comments

[markofthebrave]

[Oh. Opps. Have a nervous laugh -- nope, nobody in here but us meeces!] Uh, something like that?

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[I see. Luceti getting to you that much, is it? There is only one cure. And no, she doesn't intend to get you drunk.]

All right. Well, let's go find some nice stuff for us both and then maybe we can get a hot drink at Good Spirits?

[markofthebrave]

[Oh, Nami, if only you knew. Well, plying her with hot drinks might be a good way to get the story out of her.]

That sounds like a good plan! I haven't been there yet.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

It's a great place. Most drinks are alcoholic, but Guy still has things like cocoa and orange juice. Uh, just avoid a guy called Goroh if you go there.

[[To the shops!]

[markofthebrave]

[And to the shops they go! ...Katara really hasn't investigated any of these places, so... she's just following Nami.]

Wow. This is a lot of stuff.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

And it's all free, too! One of the few bonuses around here. [Steady stream of clothing? Win.] And it's great just to let off some steam, right? [You're a fellow teenage girl, you should totally know this. See, Nami looks less tired already.]

[markofthebrave]

I guess? I've never really been clothes shopping before. We made what we wore in the South Pole.

[But she's glad that you're looking better, Nami. It's just... so much stuff.]

1/3

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[You--]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[Oho. O RLY.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Well, no time like the present, is there? [You're doomed, Katara. This is Nami taking hold of your shoulders and pushing you into the shop with a demented grin.]

[markofthebrave]

[What? Woah - pushing is odd but okay, and that look on her face is - um what]

Nami - what are you doing?

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Shopping! [Mush, victim. Letting you go to raid shelves and racks for Katara-shaped clothing.] Don't think you're leaving here any time soon.

[markofthebrave]

...okaaay. [Katara will just... look at all those racks of clothes. And laugh a little to herself.] The last time I just took something off of this...

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

You stole some clothing? Shame on you. [Said with absolutely no rancour whatsoever. And maybe just a hint of glee. Pile of clothing is growing big in Nami's arms, there.]

[markofthebrave]

We were in the Fire Nation! I couldn't go walking around dressed like I was from the South Pole. [And one hand steals up to her necklace. That was the longest time she'd ever had it off. It's reassuring just to know it's there.]

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[She'll take a couple seconds to remember what she's been told and put it in context, and then give a knowing grin.] In that case, yes. Very good idea.

That is a pretty necklace.

[markofthebrave]

[Her hand curls around it, and then she deliberately lets it drop.] It was my mother's.

[Have a smile that - hopefully - bypasses the seriousness of that statement.] It actually was made for my Gran Gran - it's a betrothal necklace. Wearing it in the Fire Nation would have been a dead give-away.

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Hmm, yes. I can see how Water Tribe traditions might be a problem there.

[Was your mother's, huh? She'll hesitate ...and then abruptly shove a bundle of clothing into Katara's arms.]

Go try these on.

[markofthebrave]

[Oof. Katara cranes her head up to see Nami over the stack of clothes.] All of them?

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

Allll of them. [Nudging Katara towards the change rooms now 8D]

[markofthebrave]

Well, okay - but this is a lot of clothes. [She steps in and tries on the first outfit. It's a modern dress in a dark blue with a flattering cut. She stares at herself for a few minutes. Then she opens the door.]

...what do you think?

[mikangirl.livejournal.com]

[But she gave you hardly anything as far as Nami's concerned. But have an appreciative grin.]

That's a good start.

[markofthebrave]

[She laughs.] A start? The material's so soft...