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She slowed as he stopped until she was close enough to offer the yukata to him. She blinked at him slowly before tilting her head in that feline fashion of hers. Then that 'oh' look shot to her face and she shook her head.

"I've...not decided yet. But are you sure it's okay with your teacher? And what....of Guardian?" She tossed the yukata over his shoulder. "Uh..we can talk about that later. You need to practice for tonight. I just thought..you'd like to wear this for good luck..that's all. See you at the feast." She turned on her heels, waving to him as she took off the way she had came.

He was actually wrong but the smirk on his face left her to think that maybe she should let him think what he wanted. She was more worried about the small facts. If his teacher didn't want her to come, she wouldn't exactly feel welcomed and she didn't want to get between teacher and student. And if she had to leave Guardian behind..there was a chance she wouldn't tag along. Things that would weigh in her decision.

As she reached her room she entered and found Guardian staring at her. She blinked and quickly shook her finger at him. "He's wrong..I've not decided yet." But maybe...some small part of her had. To travel again would be nice and staying in one place too long kind of worried her. Guardian just stared at her blankly almost as if asking 'Why are you fussing at me, I didn't do anything'.

She shook her head and went about cleaning her mess, which took longer then she thought. Once done she moved and flopped on the back of Guardian, starting automatically to scratch behind the large feline's ears. Her mind worked over the pros and cons of the situation with Taizen. Slowly her cheeks began to turn red, realizing that Taizen had actually stared her in the eyes. Most felt uncomfortable to meet her unnatural gaze. And then something else hit her, something that caused a small chuckle. Taizen..used the phrase..'Not to sound rude...'. That coming from him..whooboy.

Eventually she stood up and moved to her belongings, digging through to pull out a feminine yukata. Shades of lavander and violet paint the silken fabric but lacked any floral pattern. Simply because she had yet to find any flower she liked to sew onto the yukata. Turning and holding it up she looked at Guardian. "Do you think I should wear it? It is a special event after all.."

Guardian simply corked his ears out and she chuckled. She pulled out the matching pants, deciding to wear those as well considering how cold it tended to be. Deciding to bath, she took the outfit with her. Time to go soak and relax. She made her way to the bathhouse, smiling towards the monks and refugees she met along the way. She would bath and try to relax, but the need to make a full decision kept nagging at her. Soaking in the bath she stared at the yukata hanging off of chair, just staring at it as her mind continued to wheel through her decision.

(*chuckles* You make it sound like it's more a hassle then something fun. It's fine by me, it's all you!)


After her bath she changed and left the bathhouse. Fingers worked slowly to arrange her hair, her mismatched gaze watching the people leasurely making way to the grand chamber. Must be where the waterbender was going to perform. Was it that late already?

"Are you going to the show Miss Niima?"

Her head tilted and she smiled to the young refugee that approched her. Well..not as young as she was. She reconized him as one of the few people she knew by name. He was early 20s from what she figured but didn't feel like asking. She would admit..he had a cute smile.

"Oh. Greetings, Nayll. Yes, I am going. My..friend shall be the one performing after all. I must support him and what not."

Nayll chuckled and made a motion with his hand. "Shall I escort you then?"

She smirked and tilted her head towards the hall. "They left without you again didn't they?" She kept walking, making a small motion with her palm.

"Is it that obvious?" Nayll chuckle sheepishly as he walked aside of her.

She gave him a sidelong. "I am sure your siblings just went ahead to get a good seat."

As they entered and Niima noticed how many people were gathered. And people still coming. Slightly worried of Taizen's confidence she looked up towards the dais. She noted Taizen looking the crowd over, probably thinking the same as she. Boy there are alot of people. Her attention turned when Nayll pointed out towards his kin and off he went. She watched him wander off, apparently HER job as escort was done. She shrugged her shoulders, tugging at her sleeves quietly as she looked about for a good seat. Did she feel like she stand out a bit? Most everyone was oranges, yellows, or greens. Or simliar colors. And here she was in shades of purple. Ha! Always original..

She shook her head as she made her way through the crowd to try to find a decent seat.

Zhin slowly made his way up the mountain, skillfully bending his way to the top of the mountain to the temple. He made a kind of latter of rocks, and magnitised his hand to help him stay stable. He had been scaling the peak for almost an hour, his breaths getting harder and harder, the heat being dranned from his body and the air harder to breath. His movements started to slow as it grew more tiering. Finaly he had an idea, he summonded a plat form from the side of the mountain diging his feet in the face and quickly sliding them out. He then took a few minutes to cetch his breath and let his body adjust to the high altitude. He reached into his bag and took some of his bread, and a sip of water, then presceeded to bend, but descided to move the platform instead of climbing. He then dug his hands into the plat form and focesed his energy, thenas he tried pulling up the platform rose along side of the mountain, inching up the face of the obstacle. After many minutes the platform had gotted him to the top of the mountain. He walked on to the snow and fell to his knees breathing heavaly that had taken alot out of him, he took a deep breath and slowly walked to the temple. The universe had lead him hear and he woundered what awaitd him

She had found a seat on one of the cushions on the far left of the dais, her back resting against a pillar. Legs drawn under her she sat back on her ankles, back against the pillar. A little smirk tugged her lips as she listened to Taikai, softly shaking her head. He wasn't trying to help to calm Taizen's nerve.

She chuckled hearing the girls giggling like hens. Taizen had himself a fan club! She hoped a bit that would help with his..err..well round off his ego. Her arms folded as she settled back against the pillar to watch the show, mismatched gaze observing not only the performance but almost as if studying the bender as well. And his little fan club gasped and googled over the whole performance.. It was kind of hard to miss them they where kind of loud. At one point or another she got tired of listening to them and placed her complete attention on Taizen. A smile touched her lips as she watched, quite taken by Taizen's accomplishment as a bender. He was pretty good. And pretty good at giving the kids heartfailure. She watched one of the boys fall flat on his back when the dragon came rushing forward for the final 'scare'. Giggles, cheers, and laughter filled her ears as the dragon went 'poof'.

Her head tilted and she chuckled softly. Impressive. She couldn't help but wonder why he was so worried..? He definately awed the crowd!

[ENTERAGE]

Fulgar and Kurai walked down the dusty roads to the airtemple. and road gave way to mountain Fulgar could feel the terrain steepening below his feet. The sun had yet to rise above the mountains. "Kurai, the sun hasnt risen, this is a perfect time to start your training." Fulgar motioned toward a pile of rocks coated by the thin mountain mist. "You see the rock on the top of that pile?" Fulgar asked her, he walked over and grabbed it, "the air will soon be thinning around us, harder to breath I need you to master breating. Take these rocks, they are roughly 30 pounds apiece, one in each hand and walk with me. I will do the same. You must keep your breathing under control under the pressure, within the next 500 feet we must release the pressure, that will be your next test."

Fulgar began walking up the mountain his scythe put in a sling on his back two 30 pound rocks in his hands.

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Well she knew how he was, and he was just eating up those squealing girls attention like fly to sugar. She nearly burst into laughter when he flicked the hair out of his face..or was it the girly-girls squealing out like a bunch of groupie fan girls that they where turning out to be.

When he happened to look her way she met his eyes, smiling to let him know she knew he was enjoying the attention. But more so..she was just happy he seemed more at ease. He was having fun with it. Which was good. But still..she couldn't stop thinking amusingly..what a ham..Hehehe. But all in fun. Not like she was..jealous..

She gave into a big yawn stretching her arms above her head, she looked up at the mountain they had to climb. Kurai was always up for a challenge but she was exhuasted. She slumped and sat a large rock, "Ok..ok" She took a deep breath when standing up. She lifted up two semi-large rocks from the pile that Fulgar pointed at grabbing them in her hands trying to hold on but the mist on them made it difficult, about 55-60 in weight together. She had to admitt her breathing was abit more difficult. But she knew it'd make her a better fire bender. She began to pace her breathing with all her might, one was never the too much, too little, too weak, or too strong. But even and equall everytime as best as she could, thou it was just breathing it is hard to control especially when you have weights on you and you have to climb up a mountain. "Got'cha Fu-san!" She said following Fulgar up the steps. "Alright! I'll try my best!" Even thou she was excited she had butterflys in her stomach about the 500ft. mark.

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