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After Musei left Fulgar's head dipped down and sleep was on him within seconds. He slumped in the large comfortable arm chair. Darkness swirled around him and then he saw it, a vision of sorts, a vision that could lead.


Bottomless vales and boundless floods,
And chasms, and caves, and Titan woods,
With forms that no man can discover
For the tears that drip all over;
Mountains toppling evermore
Into seas without a shore;
Seas that restlessly aspire,
Surging, unto skies of fire;
Lakes that endlessly outspread
Their lone waters- lone and dead,-
Their still waters- still and chilly
With the snows of the lolling lily

Fulgar awoke feeling as if he'd just slept for hours which he's only slumbered for a good hour at best. He wiped a bit of drool from his mouth which he was glad Kurai couldnt see, she still slept soundly in the bed before his chair. His bones and joints still ached but he did feel better, not a lot better he looked down at his chest to see the bandaging still there. He frowned at it. Then looked up to the room, his eyes surveyed everything swiftly. They were going to the fire nation next. It just felt right, they would seek out the Eidolon, of the fire lord, he didnt know about Kurai but he felt it right that he serve under the lord of his home lands.

What he dreamed had led him to this conclusion, perhaps it was an omen of what was to come. It had been the first dream of Fulgar’s that he’d felt good about since coming to the temple, the first dream that didn’t end in disaster as well. Fulgar rose from his spot on the chair and exited the room being careful to quietly shut the door so Kurai wouldn’t wake.

Limping down the hall Fulgar found the room that belonged to the seamstress three knocks on the door and he waited. Wide swung the door inward as an irate looking woman looked him up and down. He thought she was one from the crowd earlier, meaning she had seen what Cain had done. Turning quickly she flung a black leather coat at him, the inside lined with glorious red satin. He reached into his tattered pocket to retrieve some gold for her but she shut the door with a snappy “just go away.” He reluctantly turned and left with just a word of thanks through the door.


(mmm... dreaming poetry. 35 points to whoever can name the poem)

She blinked hearing the slaming of a door and fulgar's name be yelled. Kurai felt 'icky' her mouth had a flavor she didn't enjoy so much. She dragged herself out from the bed noticing that her teacher wasn't around. There it goes again, that noise, sounds like a voice...the sound of a child. She remembered the child from before, but she swore that the child left. She opened the door with a sleepy look on her face. "oi...whats wrong, why are you screaming fu-san's name?" She lifted up her hand rubbing her eyes awake. Her other eye was kept on the child to see his reaction. It was a rude awakening for poor Kurai who hadn't gotten any sleep. But o well, nothing last forever as her grandfather would tell her. A warm smile creeped up on her lips, '...grandfather...' she thought giving a short chuckle.

"Sorry." He apologized to Kurai quickly. He hadn't meant to wake anyone. Then, his intended target rounded the corner. "There you are. I...I was just afraid someone would have taken you back to your country. I mean, you're the first one I've really talked to here, and I didn't want you to leave without saying goodbye."

Just then, he realized how childish and stupid and...'clingy' he sounded. "I mean, I just wanted to wish you well is all. But, as I see you haven't yet, I'll...uh...let you get back to your rest."

He fiddled with the top button of his coat, a nervous habit he had developed. You sound like a kid...shut up a little more.

Musei squirmed slightly under her touch. It's not that he didn't mind it, he just wasn't comfortable with people touching him. Considering he never grew up with that, it was to be expected. When he noticed Kurai whispering, he nodded quickly and extended his hand to Fulgar. He didn't need to hear what she was saying, her body language gave it all away. He'd seen it many times. "I suppose this is goodbye, then. I hope to see you sometime when I am stronger." He looked up with beaming eyes, tinted a bit with sadness.

He looked up to this man. Sure, he had flaws. Sure, he had an alter-ego who had no concious towards killing little children. And sure, he was dangerous. But, at this point, Musei didn't care. Before Fulgar had a change to shake his hand, Musei continued. "I'm sure you probably haven't heard this alot, sir, but from my eyes...right now you're the only person I look up to. I would just like to let you know that."

"nice kid" She mumbled before walking off with teacher. They left a note along with some other items. It was nice, being here in such a heavenly place. But its not ment for me, not one bit, she laughed remembering the promise she made long ago.

She looked back, "nice to have met you all..." She whispered before running to catch up with her teacher to provide support for his injuries.

[Exit: Air Nation; enter Fire Nation]


(Bye! It was fun while it lasted! Take care y'all! biggrin )

She gave Taikai such a odd look for calling her 'Miss' or 'Ms'. Specially since they where going to be traveling companions. Or maybe..he changed his mind...? That worried her but she swallowed and would wait to see if she was right. She smiled slightly as he assured her he couldn't lose his life ...wait..was he? She didn't know how waterbendings healing worked. She figured it was by water..could it have to deal with spirits too?

Her eyes rose as Taikai stood. She actually wasn't thinking of his rheumatism but more so if he was sore or not. The baths would sooth his aches and from what he saw, Taikai kind of got in the middle of things. Those eerie eyes followed Taikai and she would smile meekly. "I hope the waters help ease your sores, Master Taikai. I promise to keep a eye on him."

After a few moments of Taikai's leaving she would sink back into her seat. She watched helplessly as Taizen shuffled about trying to get comfortable. It wasn't until the knock that tore her from thoughts. She waited a moment to make sure Taizen remained asleep before she would stand and make her way to the door. Peeking out she would turn her head and nearly collaspe on her rear when her nose came inches from a blade. She blinked at the scythe and..Oo! Her wrap! She nearly squealed out as she scooped up the weapon to retrieve her wrap from it. That was when she noted the letter. Shuffling the scythe between her arm like she did her staff she causally walked back into the room, closing the door quietly. The scythe would be placed to lean on the wall while her attention went to the note.

And she frowned. Fulgar and Kurai left? A part of her was angry at Fulgar and Kurai for running off without verbally telling them goodbye. She guessed their friendship wasn't really as important as she had thought. She had so much she wanted to ask them..to make sure they where okay..and they just..up and left without a word. Almost as she was expecting Taizen might do one day. A small sigh parted her lips. They had their reasons she was..almost sure. She would ask next they meet. She would make sure of that.

She moved to place the note on the chair then moved to Taizen's bed. She noted that he seemed to be waking or was awake? She stared at him for a few moments before scooting on the bed, carefully lifting Taizen's head and pillow so that she could sit under it. With Taizen resting on her lap, she softly pushed his bangs from his face, humming to help him find comfort in slumber. Even if he couldn't turn over. She could hear Taikai teasing her now..but she truly was looking to just..comfort Taizen. And maybe comfort herself a little as well. After all. She just found out second hand that it was Cain that had hurt Taizen so. Eventually her humming grew so low that it eventually became silent. Niima dozing off in the 'line of duty'.

Okay so maybe it was a lil brave of her. But brave enough to give Taikai a heartattack? Maybe.

Her back rested against the wall, the back of her head leaning against the wall as well but tipped slightly to the side. She was breathing even and content. She didn't even feel Taizen's eyes studing her. She was more exhausted then she had thought. With what rest she had before the fight was enough to give her enough energy to fight. But there had been very little afterwards.

With the weight of the awaken Taizen's head in her lap, she slept peacefully. At some level of awareness that he was there because she didn't move from the position she fell asleep in. Besides her breathing, the only other movement would be the spares times her fingers would move, curling lightly against Taizen's bangs before releasing just as suddenly as the moment had begun. Almost as if she where brushing his hair even in slumber.

However...the study of her would stir her eventually. A hour and half at most. Unlike Taizen's awakening she wasn't so..quiet. Without warning she inhaling sharply, deeply, almost as if she hadn't taken a breath in a long while. While the deep breath was released slowly, her eyes tightened before relaxing, eventually even opening. She stared forward with a vacant look on her face for several moments before she would focus and lower her gaze down to Taizen. She was sober and wide awake now with the realization he was awake! She was caught! Her stomach turned in utter fear. He was going to tease her for being 'tender' with him wasn't he. She offered a light smile down to him, stupified and wordless.

(Changing Niima's post color. wee!)

Geh. That grin. something was coming. She braced herself for it as she looked off to the side, as if looking for Taikai's presences. Eventually she would look back down to Taizen as he fended stupidity on his situation. Yeah..she knew better. Yet. She played along like the best actress in the world. She gave a light nod as she mumbled, "Morning. Sorry, I just..you looked uncomfortable.." Shut up. Quick! Before you say something more stupid!

Unlike him she was stupified. She meant to tell him exactly why he was in the position..until he uttered those words. Her eyes nearly crossed at his words, very close to it in fact as she stared at him. Besides the crimson that flushed her cheeks, she now wore her stupified state clearly on her face. Where the hell did that come from?! She wasn't even sure how to respond to that apparently. And aftering hearing the sound behind the door the answer would come without warning. Her hands lowered to the sides of the pillow and she nearly pushed Taizen right into sitting position. Before releasing she had scooted out from under him and off the bed. Releasing it was up to Taizen if he was going to fall back into the bed or sit up.

"Well seems you are feeling much better if you are cracking jokes like that. I'll go see about gettingsome food. I am sure you both need to replenish your energy. Right Taikai?" Now she was almost completely sure Taikai had something to do with this. She was still blushing furiously as she looked over to Taizen, the look replaced with a very hard to read 'mask'. But surely she was not angry if she where speaking such words. Right? Not like Taizen really meant about her body anyways...Right? And she was almost 90% sure that it was Taikai behind the door. In any other case it might of been some poor soul that walked by and heard (must of been listening rather hard!) Taizen's words.