[Fourth Wall Event!]

[forged_anew]

Hey, uh. What's with all the new people?

Anybody know what's going on? Something seems fishy.

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[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

..Random..

Has anyone else arrived recently from home?

[forged_anew]

Recently? No, not really. But let's see... Aang's here. And Katara, Sokka, and Toph. And some Airbender from 100 years ago.

My sister and Ty Lee are here too and Uncle used to be here... like you. But he's gone now.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

..Azula and Ty Lee are here as well..?

[forged_anew]

[nod]

They're in a different building. Ty Lee will be happy you've come back.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

...How is Azula?

[forged_anew]

[shrugging as he makes a face]

We don't exactly chat about our lives over tea, you know. She's fine as far as I can tell.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

Then she's not still pursuing the goal she was when we were home?

[forged_anew]

She can't, here. ...also, she's been keeping strangely quiet lately. I think this place is getting to her even.

Oh, well. Can't complain that she's not going around burning things down.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

...Azula being quiet isn't really a positive sign in my experience..

[forged_anew]

[sigh]

The problem is... I can't really do much to stop her. I can't Firebend here, Mai.

At least Ty Lee's kind of keeping her entertained or something. She doesn't show up too often.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

..You can't ...

I see.

[forged_anew]

I'm working on getting it back. It's not forever. But... I guess it's kind of lucky she's not stirring up trouble when I can't Bend. Especially now that Uncle's gone too and she's the only one with her powers back...

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

...Sounds exciting.

[forged_anew]

More like 'irritating beyond all belief.'

[siiiigh. And he's leaning back against couch looking frustrated and crossing his arms]

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

I can imagine, considering how much you relied on it.

[forged_anew]

[twitch]

What's that supposed to mean?

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

......

[forged_anew]

[...that silence doesn't bode well. He looks down, then sighs softly and reaches over to put his arm around her again.]

...I'm sorry, Mai, I'm just frustrated. It's...

I've managed okay without my Bending for the most part but sometimes, my power now just isn't enough. I don't want to fail you again.

[impassivefacade.livejournal.com]

I meant I understand it must be frustrating.

It's not like I can't fight on my own either..

[forged_anew]

[he's silent for a moment, leaning down to rest his cheek on top of her head]

I know you're strong, but this place... You have to watch out. Some of the things around here can't be taken out with swords or knives. I don't want you getting hurt again.