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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 18:14:27 GMT -5
"Me neither." she said and followed them into Tao's room. She looked around and smiled slightly. "They're nice little rooms." she ran and jumped onto Tao's bed.
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Post by Hotaru on Sept 23, 2008 18:15:27 GMT -5
"Eh, I thought they'd be a little bigger." Hotaru mumbled scanning the blank walls.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 23, 2008 18:20:48 GMT -5
Tao picked up two of the dishes and handed one to Ren and ten Hotaru. Sitting down with the remaining dish, he mumbled loudly "Beats the caves any day."
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Post by Hotaru on Sept 23, 2008 18:24:54 GMT -5
Hotaru nodded and took her plate from Tao gratefully, "Yeah, you're right about that."
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 18:24:55 GMT -5
"That's true. But then again.." she shrugged off her thought. She hadn't minded the earth as her element but she had always wanted something more. Something that everyone envied. But she was just earth. She picked at her food in silence, occasionally eating bits.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 23, 2008 18:50:19 GMT -5
Tao unfolded a map and laid it out in between the three of them. "If we travel east for a few more days, we can reach the shore. Personally, I've always wanted to try operating a boat. Plus, With two water benders, I'm sure we could travel much faster than on foot. Once we get to the shore, we could probably build a boat fairly easily and we can ride north-" Tao traced his finger along the shoreline-"To the serpent's pass." Tao scratched his head. But I think I'm getting ahead of myself. It would still take more than a week, even by boat."
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 18:57:58 GMT -5
Ren finished some more of her portion and then raised an eyebrow. She folded her arms tightly and said, "Yeah? And thanks for asking how I felt about all that water." she said simply. She set her dish down and laid down on the bed, staring at the ceiling.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 23, 2008 18:59:34 GMT -5
Tao stared at Ren blankly for a second. You have never been to an ocean, have you...?" Tao said slowly.
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 19:01:22 GMT -5
"Pfft. Yeah, of course I have. What're you talking about?" she lied, rolling her eyes. She swallowed hard, not liking the fact they would be surrounded by nothing but water with no earth around. She could barely swim, nevermind tread in something as big as the ocean if something went wrong.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 23, 2008 19:09:23 GMT -5
A switch flickered in his head. "I see why you could be concerned. Don't worry, we'll always stay close to the shore, and we could even teach you to swim..." Tao winked at Ren.
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 19:10:38 GMT -5
"Shut up," she said bluntly. "The point is you guys can always outnumber me all because of your element. It's not fair and I'm going to get sick of it quickly." she jumped off the bed and left his room abruptly. She hurried and went to her own room, running and laying down on her own bed face down.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 23, 2008 19:17:41 GMT -5
Tao got up slowly and looked at the stone wall dividing both rooms. Suddenly Tao found what he was looking for: a crack near the floor. He fed some water through the crack and froze the water inside it, and slapped his hand on the wall, forcing the ice to expand, creating a small hole. He laid down next to the hole, looking into the room. "I didn't say we had to, we don't have to travel by water. I just figured it's be a good experience. For all of us. We'll probably have to travel by boat eventually to get near the temple, so I figured you could use the practice. " Tao muttered just loud enough for Ren to hear him.
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 23, 2008 19:21:37 GMT -5
Ren sighed to herself and leaned up off the bed. She sat down on the floor and looked at the hole in the wall between them. "It just didn't feel like you considered how I felt about it first. It got me angry." she traced her finger along the crack in the stone. She sighed. "And I know we'd get there that way eventually but... Still, the longer the wait the better... For me.." she looked down. "But... since you guys outnumber me anyways you win." Ren reluctantly said and looked to the hole.
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Post by Hotaru on Sept 23, 2008 19:25:14 GMT -5
Hotaru was still leaning on the wall opposite of Tao. She was a little insulted that Ren thought of the elements being "outnumbered" in such a way. She crept out of the room silently and left the inn to get fresh air.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 24, 2008 19:25:12 GMT -5
"What is it with calling yourself outnumbered? Even if there is more water, earth always has the advantage. Remember that old game we used to play? Earth trumps water. And I am trying to think in your best interests. I KNOW you're going to get seasick, so I figured you could use the practice." Tao said and chuckled.
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 24, 2008 19:28:30 GMT -5
"Still," Ren couldn't help but smile. She leaned her head against the wall, sighing. "Whatever. I'll go along. Not that I'm going to be happy with it." she looked at him and smiled a bit wider. "Just don't team up on me I beg of you."
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 24, 2008 19:39:41 GMT -5
"In case you haven't noticed, Hotaru hasn't said anything. I've just been assuming too much. I'm sorry for making all the decisions." Tao got up from the crack in the wall and walked away. He walked out of his room and knocked on Ren's door.
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Post by Ren Mai on Sept 24, 2008 19:49:55 GMT -5
Ren rolled her eyes and stood up, opening the door. "You didn't have to knock you know. I was just talking to you." she sighed. "I bet Hotaru went outside to a river or something nearby. She's probably fine."
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Post by Hotaru on Sept 24, 2008 19:57:15 GMT -5
Hotaru took in a deep breath as she walked with the lunch crowd on the busy street. The essence of the clean, cold air filled her lungs with exhilaration and she exhaled, opening her eyes to the now clear sky. Oh, I forgot to give Ren her new sword. I wonder when she wants to start practicing. She noted mentally to herself.
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Post by Zou Tao on Sept 24, 2008 19:58:33 GMT -5
"I'm sure she just needed a break from your infectious good spirits!" Tao said with a grin.
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