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[markofthebrave]

[Sometime early this afternoon, Katara escapes from the house with no particular destination in mind. All she knows is that Zuko is finally well enough to be left alone, and even if he's not Roku - Roku - is around so he's not exactly unprotected.

But between Zuko, Roku, Jet... and the imminent battle with Aku... Katara desperately needs some time to clear her head. And just as importantly - this is her first spring. When they'd left the South Pole with Aang, the world was already in bloom. This is the first time she's actually gotten to see blossoms on trees or fields of budding flowers, and even though the Easter Egg hunt gave her some time to explore, she just can't get enough of it. It's a thousand new sounds and smells, and the thunderstorm has left the sky freshly washed and the blossoms are bright against the green.

She is not headed anywhere in particular, although she has a vague notion of checking in on Tanyuu, she's not sure where Ginko's friend has settled. So after wandering around the borders of the forest and any other place where there may be flowers, and lying down in a field and staring up at the clouds for a while, Katara will head back into town. Once there, she'll poke around the town square for a bit... and decide to explore some of the community houses, because she's only been in there once before and they seem to have mysteriously... grown.

And this is how she ends up on the roof of Community Building 4, leaning on the edge with her journal in her lap and a smile on her face.]

Tanyuu, if you'd like to meet somewhere for tea or something, I'd like to see how you're settling in.



[Feel free to have bumped into her at any point!]

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[likeafirework.livejournal.com]

[And this is why he should have kept to the roof of his own community building. Toushirou steps out of shunpo -- decidedly more difficult here than at home, for some reason, and that bears some looking into -- on the roof and then sighs at the girl sitting on the edge of the roof. Looks like he wasn't the only one with this idea. At least she looks... not unhappy. That's a plus. He clears his throat, standing off to the side. Might as well try not to startle her too badly.]

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[markofthebrave]

[Yes, no startling, because she is sitting on the edge of the roof and that would be bad. As it is, she didn't hear you come up the stairs - which means she is going to jump anyway. And whirl around with one hand on her waterskin.]

How did you get up here?

[No, no hello. She'll be more polite when her heartbeat returns to normal, thanks.]

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[likeafirework.livejournal.com]

Shunpo. [Then, remembering what this girl told him before, he sighs. Explain shunpo. Right.] Flash steps. [Well, no. That's not helping. She's just going to have to deal with it.] I don't need stairs.

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[markofthebrave]

...okaaay. [Well, no, that was not okay, because it still didn't make any sense. Let's try this again.] Why not? What are flash steps?

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[foodovermystery.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey, Katara. How are you doing?

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[markofthebrave]

[And Katara will smile at Yako.]

I'm good enough. Enjoying the break in the rain. How are you?

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[foodovermystery.livejournal.com]

I'm doing great! Just when I was ready for a break in the rain, too.

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[markofthebrave]

[Katara glances out towards the flowers and her smile shifts.]

It seems like everything is brighter now, though. It's beautiful to see. [And she'll reach one hand out and touch a blossom.]

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[markofthewise]

[Katara might catch Sokka having his lunch in the square, sitting by the fountain eating a jalopena and turkey sandwich.]

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[markofthebrave]

[She does indeed! Katara will wave and walk on over.]

Hey, Sokka!

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[markofthewise]

[Oh, hey. His sister. He holds up his extra sandwich.]

Hungry?

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[markofthebrave]

[The sandwich gets a cautious eyebrow. She didn't make him that.]

What's in it?

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[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

[Well, Riku just so happens to be headed for the forest himself, though not for flowers. With the weather clear, it's the perfect chance to go check on the raft and do any fix-ups as necessary.

Which is exactly why he's got some rope with him, though he'll stop right in his tracks to greet Katara.]

Hey.

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[markofthebrave]

[There's a familiar face she's.. never seen in person before.]

Hey! Riku, right?

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[stilldontgotit.livejournal.com]

That's right. And you're Katara?

[First time for everything! Riku shifts the rope a bit, smirking.]

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[markofthebrave]

[She nods.] Where are you off to with that rope?

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

[Rydia feels the need for a walk as well. She's seen the previous spring, but that doesn't prevent her from enjoying its return. While wandering around the edge of the forest, she spots a familiar face up ahead and waves, approaching.]

Good afternoon, Katara!

[markofthebrave]

Hi, Rydia! How are you today? It's good to see you.

[eidolon-soul.livejournal.com]

It's good to see you, too! And I'm fine, just savoring the spring. I take it what's brought you out here also?

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[wise_maiden]

[Since Raine was already out and about that day for some errands, their paths are likely to cross while she's on her way back home. She'll give a small wave in greeting.]

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[markofthebrave]

[Katara waves back.] Hi, Raine! Out enjoying the sunshine?

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[wise_maiden]

I have to admit that walks are nice after long rainy days. What about yourself?

[sea-of-brushes.livejournal.com]

[Luckily, Tanyuu's actually getting used to this whole talking book thing. She's been spending most of the day flipping through older entries, mostly taking note of Ginko's own because she's just as nosy as he is in reality out of curosity. Katara's voice post catches her in the midst of that.]

A very nice idea. I haven't been out today yet, I could use the air. [And the chance to stretch her somewhat stiff leg.]
Do you have somewhere particular in mind?

[markofthebrave]

[After her conversation with Hitsugaya, Katara hears Tanyuu's response and smiles at her in the window.]

Do you like tea? The Seventh Heaven makes some.

[sea-of-brushes.livejournal.com]

Oh yes, it's all I drink really. [Not that many options in her time, after all.]

Mm, Seventh Heaven. I believe I remember that. [She tries to chart the path in her mind a moment. Fortunately, Tanyuu's got some excellent memorization skills.]