[Voice / Action]

[kyoshi]

We've been getting an awful lot of rain this month so far, haven't we? Was it this bad last year?

Speaking of "year"... getting pretty close to my first, now. A lot has happened to make it feel a lot shorter than it is. I guess it took me by surprise...

[Filtered to the Kyoshi Warriors]

Hey everyone, just a quick announcement:

Be sure to put in some extra practice today if you can, because tomorrow I plan on running a private tournament between you all to see how you're doing. It's hand-to-hand only, so you can use whatever techniques you've learned so far. Get a good night's sleep the night before, okay?

Next week I'd like to try some acrobatics, so we'll meet in the Battle Dome.

[Filtered to Toph]

Hey, Toph, if you're not busy today, want to work on some training? I have a few ideas I'd like to try.


[Suki is out and about today, picking some stuff up at the plaza, checking on the status of the uniforms, and hiding out in one of the shops when the rain hits. Otherwise, housemates can find her at home- probably soaked to the bone when she arrives, poor thing.]

Comments

[voice]

[kyoshi]

Well, it's not like the rain will hurt me or anything, unless I catch a cold. It's just nicer to watch it from a dry place, I think.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Fair enough. No outdoor plans then?

[voice]

[kyoshi]

Not right now, but I have something I need to do later on, so I hope the rain eases up long enough.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Can't last forever.

[voice]

[kyoshi]

No, that's true. I'm hoping within an hour it'll clear up so I can at least go home!

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Where are you stuck at?

[voice]

[kyoshi]

Just the plaza. At least there's plenty of buildings to hide out in, and it's not like I can't keep busy while I'm here.

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[justicereigns]

That worried about getting wet?

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Whatever... I'll bring you an umbrella. If you want.

[voice]

[kyoshi]

Oh no, that's okay! Don't trouble yourself. I mean, I'm right by the shops... [Though it's a really nice offer.]

[voice]

[justicereigns]

Tch... up to you. I could use a walk in it anyway.

[voice]

[kyoshi]

Well... if you're in the neighbourhood, I wouldn't say no.

[voice --> action]

[justicereigns]

I'll be right over then.

[And sure enough he soon turns up with a black umbrella.]

[action]

[kyoshi]

[Suki is just chilling under the awning of the clothes shop. At the sight of Smoker - oh goodness, he's tall - she lifts a hand to wave him over.]

[action]

[justicereigns]

[Wanders over and passes off the umbrella.] Here you go little lady.

[action]

[kyoshi]

Oh, thank you! [She takes the umbrella, instantly pleased.] This'll help a lot. I don't think I got your name though... I'm Suki.

[action]

[justicereigns]

Smoker. Nice to meet you Suki. [Small nod.]

[action]

[kyoshi]

Same to you. Anything I can do to pay you back? There was no need for you to come out in the rain for a stranger...

[action]

[justicereigns]

It's nothing. [Now you're just embarrassing him!]

Like I said. I don't mind, and I needed a walk.

[action]

[kyoshi]

[Gasp, the big foreboding man can be embarrassed?]

In the rain, really? [Are you sure you weren't just being nice?]

[action]

[justicereigns]

[He's super tsun. He can be embarrassed by enemies just telling him they don't hate him. :|]

Yes. Really. [No. He's not nice. Don't mistake this for kindness.]

[action]

[kyoshi]

[Sorry, honey, you've doomed yourself.]

Can I at least walk you back to your place so you don't get soaked? Unless that's why you go out walking in the rain, of course.

[action]

[justicereigns]

Nah, it's fine. I don't mind getting wet. I've been in worse. And it's good practice.

[action]

[kyoshi]

Good practice for what?

[action]

[justicereigns]

Dealing with rain.

[Okay he gets why that doesn't mean anything to her.] Weather in the New World is a lot rougher than this. [Not that that's a good explanation, but it is... sort of one.]