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[Genkai] Magical Drifting [Pascal]

She probably would unless something else was suggested/offered.

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[Genkai] Spectrum of Sapphires [ruronihs]

Okay well it's a bit rude of you to not try and fix your clear disinterest. I thought we were going along smoothly...so I'm gonna unsubscribe and wish you luck with whatever you're up to.

A Symphony of Elements

Bolin had plenty of faith in Korra and Asami, they would be able to patch things up. After all, before "the thing" happened, they had been getting along fine. Bolin was sure that Korra wouldn't be hurting Asami, it's not like Asami was the one at fault anyway. Yet on the other hand, he didn't see Asami as the type to attack Korra either. Sure, both ladies were stubborn and proud but the earth bender was confident that they'd keep things pretty civil. "You worry too much, bro!" Bolin laughed again. "They'll be fine, they'll gush about shoes and skirts and whatever else girls talk about." Boys? Erm, maybe that wasn't a good topic for them. As they continued to walk along through the streets which were almost looking as they once had a month ago, Mako mentioned Korra.

"Wha-what about us?" He tried playing innocent but he knew the shoe didn't fit him. Bolin knew what Mako was getting at. "I don't know, I think we're better as friends, I think that's what she needs now: a friend..." He shrugged a little. "I tried and I failed, it's no big deal. I can't hold a grudge for how Korra feels, well in this case...doesn't feel." He frowned a little. She and Bolin hadn't talked about it, Bolin wasn't sure if bringing up the past would help Korra or not. He was hurt but he wasn't angry or spiteful. He was trying to move on while keeping his personal feelings in check. He didn't want to get hurt again, not when he hadn't finished recovering. "She's a great person, well I mean she does have her flaws, she can be a bit thoughtless and rash but...I still think pretty highly of her, I wish I could help it."

- - -

It would take Asami quite some time before she fully trusted Mako and Korra but the first step to rebuilding any relationship, was trust. Even just a little bit could go a long way. Asami took note of the blush still looming on the Avatar's face as she began to conquer the nasty topic of Mako and everything that had recently happened. She listened as Korra began to explain how Mako and Korra didn't have a great first encounter but soon warmed up to one another. Fire could be tricky. Korra took a bit of her muffin before continuing. She admitted the kiss had felt amazing which made Asami's eyes narrow. Not because of the kiss per say at the moment, but that Asami couldn't even remember the last time she and Mako had kissed. And she wondered just how amazing hers used to be.

The girl then continued to say that she was the one who instigated the kiss and that Bolin happened to find them and the rest tapered off. Korra then asked how she felt about Mako and Asami folded her hands across her chest, sitting back a bit. "I don't know how I feel about Mako or you for that matter." She said. "Mako and I are on...slightly better terms but as far as my feelings go, they're very conflicting and my heart says one thing while my mind says another." She said. "I just I knew why you did what you did. You knew I was with Mako. And you know Bolin had feelings for you. I mean, Mako knew how Bolin felt and it just doesn't make any sense to me...why you two would be so selfish and hurtful to those closest to you." She glanced off and pressed her lips together.

Asami had already decided she wouldn't get a straight answer from Korra or Mako, neither of them could really make logical sense as to why they kissed, aside from attraction. While the topic of Mako was making her even more anxious and upset, Asami knew the air hadn't really been cleared yet. And they wouldn't fix everything over one tiny meal either. "Look, what's done is done. You two kissed, I think we can all agree it was a mistake." At least she hoped Korra saw it as one. "But thanks to it, I have to wonder what was wrong with me, why I wasn't good enough for Mako after everything I'd done, I suddenly had to keep proving myself to him and to you. To be honest, how I feel about Mako isn't your business until we're friends, if we're friends...I think the best thing is to deal with us and forget about the guys."

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Lin heard about Meelo and Pema's state of condition, as well as Tenzin's leave of absence from the council. While work was keeping the woman busy, she knew she needed to see the family and make sure they were alright. She had stopped by her own home to pick up some food she had made in the morning. Once she got what she needed, she was quick to make her way to the pier. The boat reported that it wasn't taking anyone over, due to the family's request. But she and Korra and a few select others were given the "okay" so Lin was quickly taken over to the island. She hadn't seen Tenzn since their last visit when he walked her home. She wasn't sure if she'd be able to help but she knew the gesture might do something. Once she arrived on the island, she quickly sought out Tenzin. She knew his usual haunts and found him getting up from one of the meditation plots.

He wiped his face and dusted off his robes and she caught up with him, no longer hanging back. As much as she wanted to make a joke about him being too emotional, she couldn't bring herself to do it. "I'm sorry I haven't come sooner." She said, putting a hand on his shoulder. Lin meant it, she was sorry, even though she wasn't great with feelings, she knew she should have been a more supportive friend. "I brought some things." She held up the package which contained a nice hearty stew her mother used to make, as well as some books for the kids who could probably use a distraction, as well as a small blueberry cake. "If you want to get some rest, I can look after them." Them being the kids or the two who were ill. She really wasn't sure what to say. Most would say that everything would be alright but she wasn't one for false hope or empty words. She didn't know the future so she couldn't lie and predict it.

[ADV] An Immerse Hogwarts Experience!

Bump.

Magic in the Space Between

Yeah should things need to be tweaked, I'd rather we try fixing a problem with a RP rather than needing to drop it. I understand lack of interest but things can be fixed, I'd like to think anyway.

[Genkai] Magical Drifting [Pascal]

It was quite a relief to see Kieran safe and sound. Though he had no idea what dangers the other, more alien world contained. 'Interesting, well I'm glad I found the right one then.' He thought to Kieran. 'It looks like we have to find masters for the two ladies, they're both in need of training and it can't be put off any longer.' Devon then looked around. The group had suddenly increased in size. He was amazed to see two healers though at this point, he only counted the older woman as one. The young one was not really a healer, not yet. He could tell Rhys was trying to adjust to the others but now that it had been confirmed that she was the one, she'd have to get used to it. He wouldn't let her walk away and ruin whatever chance he had of saving the world.

As they walked, the fresh air gave Ana some means to collect herself. Mahea was surveying her surroundings and the area they were in. It was a very profound setting. It seemed to have an air of safety and protection that she hadn't felt in such a long time. As they settled in a lush area, Kieran began to chat with the girl, Rhys which left the others to make their own small talk. "This must be some shock for you." Devon leaned over to Anabelle who smiled wearily and took a deep breath before letting out. "I can read minds and move things with my mind." He told her and tapped his left temple. "I don't need to read yours to know you're overwhelmed." He smiled.

"That's incredible." Ana said and bit her lower lip. It seemed his power was useful, like something out of a comic book. "Can you turn off the power? It must be hard to hear everyone else's thoughts except your own." Ana considered, an empathic healer as always. She already saw the downsides to his skill, "I'm sure most of the time it's pretty handy though."

"Most of the time." He smirked and shrugged. "If I invade someone's privacy without meaning to, it can get a little weird. I've heard some crazy thoughts from the most unsuspecting folks."

Ana smile and glanced to her mother who patted her back. "She's perceptive." Mahea just smiled.

"I can see that." Devon grinned and glanced over at Kieran and Rhys who were still exchanging snippets. 'At least he's hitting it off with her.' He thought, purposefully keeping his thought to the mother and daughter. 'I don't think Rhys likes me very much, which is weird. Women usually love me.'

'I think she's upset about I said earlier but it was the truth and the sooner she accepts it and embraces it, the sooner she can change. She's sheltered and doesn't know the trouble that's truly befallen this world. I left for a reason and she needs to take her talent seriously or no one else will. If she's unpredictable, I'm taking Ana and myself back home.' Mahea thought angrily. Anabelle looked between the two and looked back over at the girl who looked around her age. Ana didn't feel like she could properly weigh in on the situation. She didn't know the dangers of fighting either. And she didn't know Rhys. And she certainly didn't know about the loss and hardships. 'Just be careful around her, Ana. If a comment can set her off, it's hard to tell what she's capable of...'

'I don't sense malice in her heart or her head, it's just the simple task of keeping her calm and making her more aware of her actions and reactions. We need her, and in a way she needs us to help...just like Ana needs our help and yours, Mahea. Sure, Rhys might be difficult and we might not all get along but the big picture is what we need to focus on and Rhys and Anabelle can make up their own minds as to whether or not they'll stick around and help us.' He thought directly to Mahea now, keeping Ana's head vacant of the rest of the conversation now. Ana was left to her own thoughts when she saw Kieran looking at her. She wasn't sure what he wanted but she figured they should get moving.

"So um weren't we going to walk around or get something to eat?" Ana spoke up, still feeling weird about everything. She had vague ideas about her circumstances and felt as though she had been dropped in the deep end of a pool without any help at all. "I'm here to just learn and figure out what I can do and that's it." She held up a hand. "I can't jump on board yet, I hope you guys understand. if I can help, I will try but I can't do anything without a teacher." She looked to her mother.

"I don't think it should be me, darling. It should be someone who you can yell at and relate to, but not someone who loves you like a mother. I hope you understand." Mahea said. "It could compromise training I think."

"Do you think there's someone I could talk to?" Ana asked Kieran.

"There is a library, a great one. I was just there and I'm sure we have texts on healing. I can show you around." Devon smiled and looked to Mahea who quickly said she would do some wandering of her own. "So are we all going off on our own or...?" He began to ask, not sure what Rhys and Kieran felt like doing, now that everyone had been introduced at least. If they were, they need to at least plan on a meeting place and general time to regroup. While Yarlow was safe, it was easy to get lost and while no crime happened, trouble could still pop up. You never know.

Let's RP

Love to do Orphan Black.

Let's B!tch. I feel it's a healthy release for our roleplay annoyances 2.0

For me, I hate when players drop due to lack of interest. (In a 1x1 sense, as groups are a different ballpark...)

If someone isn't interested anymore or is bored, I would think they would speak up and help fix their problem, rather than walk away from it entirely. In a one on one, two people are communicating to ensure they're both enjoying a story they make together. If one is unhappy, the signs aren't hard to miss and yet it always goes beyond the point of fixing a stale point or plot. The bored player doesn't speak up until they've given up and the other player is already resigned, possibly expecting their partner to drop. So why can't someone speak up and be proactive rather than passive? I understand that sometimes the content itself (the setting for example) is getting dull but if the plot and roles need to change, that shouldn't be a difficult thing to do. So many people in one on ones walk away from their partner without trying to fix it or at least have some closure.

I think both parties are at fault.

But the more criminal one in my eye, is the one who walks away without an attempt to fix it or start something else.

So when partners leave, I feel like my time has been wasted, as has my outreach to befriend them. Sure, some RPs can be called off on nicer terms but usually, I invest myself into a RP. When it's ended prematurely and without a good enough fight to keep it going, it pisses me off. People will lose interest in things though, it happens. What pisses me off is when they give up and don't try to make things work. No, I'm not advocating that RPs should be forced to continue if the writers aren't happy. I just think writers should be more considerate of those they end up ditching without trying to mend it. After all, if they're bored, they are ultimately the ones who need to figure out how to stay interested or to change something to make them care again.

Digital or Real?

No worries...I've been busy with this class thing, I should get a post up soon. I don't have many RPs on my plate these days.