Sorry for the wait! School is cruel. =(
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The Prodigal
STATUS: We press on. Ever onward, ever toward the future. 9 yrs ago
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We press on. Ever onward, ever toward the future.
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9 yrs ago
Still in a funk, sadly. I'm pounding out words as best as I can, though!
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9 yrs ago
I think I've hit a funk. =( Words don't come like they used to.
9 yrs ago
Apologies, all, but my posting will be slow over the next few days. I'll get to ya as soon as I can, though!
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A bit about me:
I've been roleplaying for 12 years now, though mostly via MMOs. My favorite genre is fantasy, and I usually do MxF or FxF RPs here. I prefer 1x1s, because those are much easier to keep up with. I'm a major anime and manga fan, my favorites being Sword Art Online, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Fruits Basket, in that order. Otherwise, I'm your typical RPer.
I have two sides to me, and they change rather quickly: one's a cute, bubbly fun-lover, while the other is a quiet, serious, say-what-needs-saying type. Both are me, and it makes life very interesting sometimes. ^-^ Maybe I should give them names... More as that develops!
I've been roleplaying for 12 years now, though mostly via MMOs. My favorite genre is fantasy, and I usually do MxF or FxF RPs here. I prefer 1x1s, because those are much easier to keep up with. I'm a major anime and manga fan, my favorites being Sword Art Online, Fullmetal Alchemist, and Fruits Basket, in that order. Otherwise, I'm your typical RPer.
I have two sides to me, and they change rather quickly: one's a cute, bubbly fun-lover, while the other is a quiet, serious, say-what-needs-saying type. Both are me, and it makes life very interesting sometimes. ^-^ Maybe I should give them names... More as that develops!
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"Perhaps we can be of some assistance with that."
Mara had to resist the urge to roll her eyes as Dan switched into his "professional" voice. It sounded stupid to her - mainly because she knew him for him - but even she had to admit that he could be surprisingly smooth when the situation called for it. Dan, meanwhile, stepped toward the two benders. He and Mara had been near enough to overhear the last bit of their exchange, and Dan was always one to swoop in on a presented opportunity. "Allow me to introduce myself. I go by Dan, and this is my sister Mara."
"Nice to meetcha!" she greeted them, her smile wide and cheerful.
"I couldn't help but overhear. Looks like you two are in need of a new Earthbending teammate. Well, have I got good news for you!" He motioned to Mara, who proceeded to remove three small pebbles from her pocket. She held her palm out flat, and the pebbles began spinning around each other rather rapidly. It was a pretty simple trick, true, but it was one of Mara's favorites.
"I just so happen to be one!"
"Pro Bending?" he asked, glancing up from his newspaper. "You're still on about that?"
Mara pouted. "Oh c'mon, Dan! You know it's always been my dream to be a real Pro Bender!" They were currently at their little apartment somewhere in the poorer part of Republic City. It wasn't much - one bedroom, one bathroom, and a sad excuse for a kitchen - but it was affordable and it met their needs. Mostly. "And besides, they're holding the preliminaries now! Anybody can join as long as they're a registered team!"
"Right," he sighed, shaking his head. "And the fact that you've been rejected twice now at different try-outs doesn't-"
"Those were rigged and you know it!" Mara interrupted, stomping her foot down. Dan had to stop himself from instinctively rolling out of the way; usually, when Mara stomped, a large rock would fly at him. Fortunately, the girl knew how to keep her temper in check. ...At least, she did when they were indoors. "Maybe Toph Beifong could have moved that rock with one hand, but no normal bender could!"
"Well then, you should have no problem, weirdo." This time, he did have to duck as a small pillow went sailing toward his face, slapping the wall behind him with a light "whump". Chuckling, he tossed his newspaper aside and stood up. "Alright, alright. I know you're set on this. We'll go this afternoon and see what we can do. But!" He held up a hand, forestalling her excited stream of thank you's that was about to pour out. "This is really the last time. I can't afford another try-out; if you don't find a team today, you're not joining one this year. Understand?" Dan worked as a mercenary to make ends meet, which wasn't always a well-paying career. Whenever he did manage a big pay, he usually spent most of it on his own hospital bills immediately afterward - big pay carried big risk.
Mara nodded, still smiling from ear to ear. "I gotcha!" she assured him. "Don't worry though, I'll be sure to find a team this time! You'll see!" Excitement plain on her every feature, she rushed to her dresser to get changed. Dan smirked and went for his sword (he never left home without it). It wasn't that he doubted Mara's skills - the two of them sparred with each other often - but chucking rocks and Pro Bending were two very different things. Mara would definitely stick like glue to whatever team took her in (if any), but the trick would be getting her on the team to begin with.
Mara had to resist the urge to roll her eyes as Dan switched into his "professional" voice. It sounded stupid to her - mainly because she knew him for him - but even she had to admit that he could be surprisingly smooth when the situation called for it. Dan, meanwhile, stepped toward the two benders. He and Mara had been near enough to overhear the last bit of their exchange, and Dan was always one to swoop in on a presented opportunity. "Allow me to introduce myself. I go by Dan, and this is my sister Mara."
"Nice to meetcha!" she greeted them, her smile wide and cheerful.
"I couldn't help but overhear. Looks like you two are in need of a new Earthbending teammate. Well, have I got good news for you!" He motioned to Mara, who proceeded to remove three small pebbles from her pocket. She held her palm out flat, and the pebbles began spinning around each other rather rapidly. It was a pretty simple trick, true, but it was one of Mara's favorites.
"I just so happen to be one!"
*****Earlier That Day*****
"Pro Bending?" he asked, glancing up from his newspaper. "You're still on about that?"
Mara pouted. "Oh c'mon, Dan! You know it's always been my dream to be a real Pro Bender!" They were currently at their little apartment somewhere in the poorer part of Republic City. It wasn't much - one bedroom, one bathroom, and a sad excuse for a kitchen - but it was affordable and it met their needs. Mostly. "And besides, they're holding the preliminaries now! Anybody can join as long as they're a registered team!"
"Right," he sighed, shaking his head. "And the fact that you've been rejected twice now at different try-outs doesn't-"
"Those were rigged and you know it!" Mara interrupted, stomping her foot down. Dan had to stop himself from instinctively rolling out of the way; usually, when Mara stomped, a large rock would fly at him. Fortunately, the girl knew how to keep her temper in check. ...At least, she did when they were indoors. "Maybe Toph Beifong could have moved that rock with one hand, but no normal bender could!"
"Well then, you should have no problem, weirdo." This time, he did have to duck as a small pillow went sailing toward his face, slapping the wall behind him with a light "whump". Chuckling, he tossed his newspaper aside and stood up. "Alright, alright. I know you're set on this. We'll go this afternoon and see what we can do. But!" He held up a hand, forestalling her excited stream of thank you's that was about to pour out. "This is really the last time. I can't afford another try-out; if you don't find a team today, you're not joining one this year. Understand?" Dan worked as a mercenary to make ends meet, which wasn't always a well-paying career. Whenever he did manage a big pay, he usually spent most of it on his own hospital bills immediately afterward - big pay carried big risk.
Mara nodded, still smiling from ear to ear. "I gotcha!" she assured him. "Don't worry though, I'll be sure to find a team this time! You'll see!" Excitement plain on her every feature, she rushed to her dresser to get changed. Dan smirked and went for his sword (he never left home without it). It wasn't that he doubted Mara's skills - the two of them sparred with each other often - but chucking rocks and Pro Bending were two very different things. Mara would definitely stick like glue to whatever team took her in (if any), but the trick would be getting her on the team to begin with.
I like it! I'll get a response up soon!
No worries! Thank you for letting me know! I definitely understand having writer's block!
I'd personally prefer you do it, but only because it'd make more sense for two people to be short a teammate than for one girl to grab two random people and say "Hey, wanna bend with me?"
Booyah! ^-^ I look forward to getting started! Did you want to make the first post, or shall I?
Mara
16, Earth Kingdom
Earthbender, potential Metalbender (not yet capable of doing so, however)
Mara was born with extremely rare blonde hair, for which she was often teased as a child. Regardless, she's very proud of it, and she often wears it in a ponytail. She stands at approximately 5'4" tall, and keeps a very fit build due to her Earthbending training (which often involves sparring with her brother). Her eyes are a shiny blue - a gift from her Water Tribe mother. Her clothing is simple and emphasizes comfort over style, while simultaneously showing off her Earth Kingdom heritage: a brown t-shirt, dark pants, and a pair of old boots she got for her last birthday. Kind and cheerful, but she's as stubborn as the Earth she bends.
Dan
23, Earth Kingdom
Nonbender, Swordsman
Dan and Mara had different mothers, and Dan's was as Earth Kingdom as his father. His hair is black, and he keeps it cut short whenever he can. Unlike his sister (despite their different mothers, they've never seen each other as anything less than full brother and sister), his eyes are a solid and dark brown color. He has previously worked as a mercenary, giving him his own muscular frame, as well as many of the scars that adorn it. His skin is also somewhat darker than his sister's, due to his being outside often. Laid back and level-headed, but he always delivers when needed.
I've got openings again! Who wants to RP? =D
=( Aww... Hope everything gets better for you. I'm always here if you ever wanna write away your stresses with me! ^-^
Happy to have you back! ^-^
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