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Jun bristled defensively at being grabbed, but exhaled slowly through his nose to calm himself down. Firebender breathing exercise – don't let the anger take the reins. Still, his free hand, the one he didn't wield a blade with clenched uselessly around the hilt of his sword. "I am not a mercenary," he grumbled, staring the man with the Fire Nation armour dead in the eye. "Word is in Lulan that you have some... dissenting opinions breeding in this town. I'm down with that."

Leaning in further and watching one of the men twitch with a clear itch to grab his weapon, Jun grinned weakly that quickly morphed into a more serious expression. "This is the only way I can get back my uncle," he said. "So as far as you're concerned, I'll be as loyal to the rebellion as any of your friends there." His stubborn pout made him seem more like a nineteen year old – or younger – than ever before.

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Suyin clambered to her feet from her meditative exercises, rolling her shoulders as she greeted her brother with all the respect and dignity of a young Fire Nation lady. "Ran!" She dropped herself into a quick bow more out of habit than necessity before continuing, "Oh, don't be so stuffy. Neither Father nor the men are here; we can do what we want."

Their family's boat swayed from side to side, knocked by the currents, and the girl shook her head violently to clear it of seasickness. It was only her second trip away from home and while she didn't long to be back at the manor with tutors and trainers, anything would be better than the rhythmic rocking of the boat. She was sure that with the ship's gold colouring and castle-like structure it would be a fine target for the pirates to attack, but likely they knew it was a general's vessel already.

"I hear they have waterbenders on the ship. Traitors from the Northern Water Tribe," she mused. "As far as tactics go... we need a small force of our firebenders to light their ships on fire and the rest to clear they way to the captain's hideout. They have a larger than usual crew, but the men should suffice."

With a wicked smirk she continued, "We're going after the captain and his protectors – the best job, am I right?" Suyin was so glad that her brother always deferred to her, always looked to her for commands like a good, loyal soldier should.

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My other character's up! Do you want to start that side plotline with an IC post or should I?

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Jun rubbed at his forehead, sauntering into the tavern which was thankfully low-lit so they couldn't see his distinctive amber eyes -- Fire Nation eyes. Stopping at the foot of the bar downstairs, his fingers itching for some liquor, he stopped and leaned over to the bartender-slash-owner of the establishment. "So, I hear there's work around here," the swordsman said casually, sliding into a seat. "I came a long way to see if it was true."

The bartender snorted as he poured out a dull liquid into a glass and passed it over. "Only work here's on the farms, friend."

"No, it isn't," Jun replied quickly, bravery swirling in the pit of his stomach. "You've got the only earthbender in the province, and if that ain't something to protect, I don't know what is."

The man's eyes widened in surprise, "Earthbender? Who--?" Oops. It appeared the kid was more subtle than Jun first thought. "Listen, I don't wanna know. If you want that sorta business, you talk to the folks over the other end of the room. Round table," he mumbled quietly before raising his voice to say: "That'll be on the house, friend."

With that, the swordsman twirled around 180 degrees and swaggered over to the table in the corner where four burly, rough men glared up at his approach. This was going to be a long night.

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"'Weird stuff'," the swordsman parroted in exasperation, letting an involuntary chuckle out at the kid before shaking his head. He may as well try and answer to the best of his abilities. Jun rubbed his chin, trying to dredge up the oldest of memories from his uncle's militaristic training. "Well... if you want to stop a firebender, you stop them from moving. They can create flames with their hands and feet, so you need to lock down or cut both of them... uh..."

He trailed off. How did earthbenders take folk like him down? When he fought a Fire Nation soldier, he just overpowered them with his sword and redirected their flames, not that it was hard.

"I tell you what," Jun decided, hoping that he wouldn't ever regret his next words. "Tomorrow you come find me in the inn or – wherever there's alcohol in this town – and I'll teach you a few bits on how to take down the enemy." Gensu wasn't as big as he expected, and the inn (or at least, the building he supposed was the inn, judging from the warm light emanating from it at such an ungodly hour) was the least impressive building he'd ever seen.

Reaching into a coin purse on his belt and pulling out a few to hand to the kid. "Plus, it's got to be better than pickpocketing right?" He moved to take his supplies back, throwing them over his shoulder with a grin.

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Sure! Give me a few minutes to make up a character sheet then ^^
EDIT -- I might make a non-bender like Mai. Just to switch it up a little.

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"Once you take down one firebender, they're all the same," Jun said, knowing that arrogance was oozing from every pore. So the kid was interested in becoming a rebel, huh? Now... what stories could he tell that didn't involve his own little abilities?

"So y'know, my hometown was right in the path of their occupation. One of the first places to get hit – before I was born, of course," the swordsman started, rubbing at his chin as he slowed down just a tad so his travelling companion - slash - servant didn't get too tired. "Place is practically chock full of soldiers now. Me 'n my uncle, back when I was about your age, maybe younger, we used to sneak in at night and sabotage their supplies. Hope that doesn't make you feel too inferior."

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Jun sniffed. "Thirteen's old enough, 'specially for an earthbender," he informed the brat. "Plus, the younger you are, the less likely the Fire Nation'll kill you." No matter how much he complained about carrying the heavy bag, the swordsman wouldn't feel even the slightest ounce of sympathy. He had to put on muscle somehow. It was a kindness.

His sword slapped against his hip rhythmically as they walked and crossed his arms defensively. "I'll have you know I am doing rebel stuff. That's why I'm going to Gensu – it's not like it's some tourist attraction, you know!"

With a sly grin, Jun added, "I bet I've taken down more Fire Nation soldiers than you have friends, brat. Though it wouldn't be hard."

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There's already an interest check! And I suppose it's up to Heartless.

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Married, huh. Well, a challenge never deterred him before... Surprised at the kid's defensiveness, Jun held his hands up peacefully (taking great pleasure in the fact that the boy couldn't carrying his heavy supplies). "I was just asking! I was thinking maybe I could stay overnight or... well, for an indefinite period of time." He chuckled.

As they travelled the swordsman decided to break the most important question. "Soooo, you're an earthbender, right? That arrow was made of rock – I'm not an idiot." Jun chewed on his lip. "I thought all of your kind were imprisoned? Why aren't you... I don't know, doing some rebel things?"

That was his own purpose for going to Gensu – a hotbed for rebellious opinions where he'd heard a small militia was forming. If he could recruit an earthbender... well, he'd be made.