The gentleness was not lost on Jin who, had he been able to reach so high would have placed his hand on Jun's forehead to see if he didn't have a fever ''Okay, lower hits...and another comment about me being short...got it'' Jin nodded. When advise was sound, relatively nice and did not come with a beating Jin listened.
''I can't say I'm very interested in swords'' Jin shook his head and couldn't help but shudder. The thought of just running through a man didn't sit well with him, with a blunt object it was at least...cleaner, or that was what he hopped. Arrows certainly were to easiest because he would not have to look as an enemy died.
The fright of holding a sword was quickly replaced by gold coins emerging in Jins eyes ''Did you just say sell?'' He asked curious ''Do tell! I'm sure you ca....'' He stiffened, feeling a presence as well.
''So, the boy is an earthbender huh? And when were you planning on...argh'' Poor Magrus grabbed his old ears in pain when Jin's ''EPIC BEARD ALERT!'' filled the air.
''Argh...t-thank you lady'' The old man grumbled ''I would say your bending is more...whatever you just said my beard was, nice moves to...should you get experienced enough to properly use them''
Before being taken into the quarter Suyin and Sen where bound tightly to prevent them from lashing out to the captain.
Judging from his dark skin and green clothing the captain was a resident of the earth kingdom but that wasn't the first impression one would have of the man. The first observation one would make was that the captain was gigantic! Both his size and the shape of his face made him resemble a gorilla crosdressing as a person. His wrinkled face and reading glasses which looked ridiculous one a man his size gave him somewhat grandfatherly appearance should his size not intimidate you. Suyin of course did not know this but the captain's hair knot resembled that of a certain boy living in the earth kingdom.
''General Jia Zang's daughter, a pleasure to make meet you'' The captain said and not even as if he was mocking her ''Quite the pretty little ladies you brought me'' He smiled at the men dragging them in ''...touch them and lose your hand'' he warned coldly. He had the girls at his mercy but being being a monster about it served little use, being a pirate didn't make mistreating prisoners any more rewarding then more legitimate soldiers. This captain had his code and followed it faithfully.
A bit of sympathy could be seen behind the captain's glasses ''Quite the warrior girl you are...I suppose that must make this somewhat humiliating but rest assured, your not here because you are a woman, we took you two simply because you were out of your companion's sight....don't let anyone tell you this would be a reason you don't belong in the warrior world my girl''
''But....'' Two other pirates in the room walked towards the girls with cloth's in their hands to gag them ''You shall serve as our bait and...should your friends oppose me our hostages. I do apologize but it is not me who brought war to this island'' The pirates tied the cloths around the girls mouths ''Put them in sight and hide your presence'' he told his five strongest soldiers.
Ran did hear two muffled yelps but when he realized what they meant it was already to late, when Ran looked around his sister and Sen were gone
''Sister! S-suyin!'' Immediately the adopted heir started to panic. How could he lead without Suyin? His sister wasn't only his source of strength and confidence but also his legitimacy as a commander. Who would follow a waterbender? an enemy.
Genji looked sadly at the frantic boy. They all were more loyal to him that he gave himself credit for. It was annoying and in opposition to protocol but Genji took over the command of the squad. She was an experienced and tactical soldier so if anyone had to lead it may as well be her.
Long did the group walk, evading the traps and fighting to occasional pirate until they reached a metal door and when it opened Ran just froze.
On the other side sat his sister bound and gagged ''SISTER!''
Ran of course noticed and worried for Sen, who had always been kind to him as well but his sister had the priority. He had to keep her safe from harm, he had to free her before something happened to her.
Ran possessed full knowledge this was a trap but his body acted on his own. He ran toward his endangered sister as fast as he could.