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[markofthebrave]

[Today, Katara is on a mission. There are people she has to thank for giving her presents, and to that purpose she has prepared small pressed impressions of dried goldenrods in glass (thank you, Usopp and the item shop) or pressed into paper with the words 'Thank You' written on it, depending on what she thinks you'll like more. Yes, this has taken her all week.

She will either be dropping them off at your house, or meeting with you personally to touch base with you. There are a few other people she's on the look out for in particular, and several side missions she also hopes to accomplish. Feel free to bump into her at any point as she goes about her business, whether or not there is a dried flower for you!]

[Courtesy 15 percent filter to the people addressed, so as to not spam your journals if you don't want to see it.]

Ginko, where are you today?

Allen - are you busy today? I'd like to stop by.

Brook... [there is some hesitation here] can I ask you a question?

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[And sometime after the conversation with Sanji, you'd better believe that she's hunting her brother down. Where will she find him? Will she have to hold his dinner hostage?]

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Katara! Ah—have you eaten yet?

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[markofthebrave]

[Pffff. She can't help but be amused by that.

...except, he has a point. She had forgotten to bring lunch with her.] Actually, I could go for a bite to eat. Maybe I'll just grab a muffin or something? Unless you missed lunch too.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Well—I wouldn't mind going again. My first lunch turned out a bit lighter than expected.

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[markofthebrave]

How many lunches do you usually have? [She shakes herself a little.] Besides, until Sanji takes over the Seventh Heaven, I don't know where else is good to eat around here. Have you tried the pizza store yet?

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Only one. But I don't usually try to make it myself.

The pizzeria? I went on my first day, actually. It's quite good!

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[markofthebrave]

...On your first day? [She's amused, yes she is.] Well, we can head over there if you want but first - [And she passes the box in her hand over to him.] - this is for you.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

It's up to you, really. I'll be happy enough as long as there's—

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Me?

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[markofthebrave]

Yeah. [Small smile. She saw that post - that strange one that she didn't comment on. She read the responses. And she knew he wouldn't tell her about it if she asked which - bothers her. And then, at the party, it slowly sunk into her that everyone knew about it and... he didn't show up.

Which didn't matter, really. She just meant to prove what she said. He didn't have to be alone here, and she wasn't so easy to get rid of.]

I meant to save you a piece of birthday cake, but Sokka ate it. So I asked Sanji to remake the orange cake he made Nami, because that was my favorite. [She nods towards the box.] That's half of it. Should count as one piece for you, right?

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

I appreciate it. And I'm sorry that I missed the occasion this past weekend. —Ah, but I did get you something!

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[markofthebrave]

[Oh no, not more stuff! Why do people keep giving her this - it will never go home with her and she doesn't have a place for it and--]

That was really nice of you, Allen! [But you really didn't have to. All the same, she holds out her hand with a small smile.] I can't wait to see what it is!

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

'Nice' would have been if it was on time, I think.



I meant to ask your friend to bring it to you, but I couldn't get a hold of her before the party.

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[markofthebrave]

What friend? [She asks as she unfolds the cloth... and then grins.] Oh, Allen! This is great! I'll put it in the kitchen.

[And he is given a brief hug in gratitude, careful not to upset the boxes.] Thank you very much!

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

She was a bit small, with dark h—!



Happy birthday, Katara.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

I wasn't sure what you liked, but they looked nice. People at home say that metal chimes can bring luck.

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[markofthebrave]

Good luck, I hope. [She holds them up, lets them dangle in the air and listens to them crash into each other. She smiles at the chime as it holds her attention, clearly pleased with her gift, luck or not.] We could use some.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Let's see how they do, then.



Would you still like to go to the pizzeria?

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[markofthebrave]

[A hand drops to her stomach and she makes a face.] I probably should get something to eat, but I don't want to keep you if you've got other stuff to do. I've got a few more Thank Yous to give out and-- oh! I guess I should make you one too, huh?

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

I'm free for most of the day, actually. It's up to you.

And you needn't go through the trouble! You've given me enough, considering it's supposed to be your birthday.

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[markofthebrave]

I didn't make the cake. [She shrugs and starts walking.] If you don't mind, then come along - food's better with company.

[Did you catch her ignoring the rest of that? Dude, you are so getting a thank you note.]

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

How many notes are you delivering this afternoon, then?

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[markofthebrave]

[IN A WAR OF POLITE NOTES, WHO WILL WIN?]

Umm... a few, actually. A lot of people were really nice about giving me something. [She shakes her head a little.] I've never had this much nice stuff!

...I wonder how I'll find Longshot to give him his.

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

I take it you celebrated birthdays differently in your own world.



Longshot?

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[markofthebrave]

[She nods.] He's a.. friend from my world. But he and Jet don't stay in town - they live out in the forest, just wandering around. And what do you mean, differently?

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[outwalks.livejournal.com]

Only that you sounded surprised to get so many presents.



In the forest? Is that safe?