Polaris North

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Hiroyuki Duma

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In hindsight, perhaps Hiroyuki should have taken the time out of his rather lax schedule to have gone to learn about using water for healing. Quite obviously, a great number of them were injured and it had slowed down their progress out of the town. He had noticed that Song had attempted the healing on the go earlier, but it had failed likely because of the stress they were in earlier. Hiroyuki remembered that the healers would take quite some time to do their craft. It would have been nice if the both of them could aid their group - but such was not the case.

His thoughts were interrupted when the group was stopped by Fire Nation guards. He had turned alongside them. Ryuu had gone ahead to tell them that they were passing by town and visited a few friends and then Rila had followed up with the fact that they were also going to visit some friends over at the next town. It sounded like a solid cover story but Hiroyuki would have liked for them to have talked about it beforehand. Finding no need to add onto that, Hiroyuki had chosen to remain silent as he stood there with a polite smile on his face and merely nodded when Rila had finished.

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Hiroyuki Duma

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Hiroyuki hummed in agreement to the firebender's suggestion of fake names. If they were to travel together, it would be best to know each other's name just in case they were questioned by some of the guards. It will be easier to slip by that way. That, or tell the most outlandish stories and convince them that you're insane and of no use to them. The worst that could happen was that they kill you, but there is always plenty of time to tuck tail and run away during those moments. "Tikaani. That's what my group has assigned to me." He offered the name for them to use. Bluebird was what the Fire Nation has heard - Tikaani was restricted to only a small circle of teammates.

He followed close behind them after another bow of gratitude towards Takuma. Hiroyuki kept an eye out for any suspicious activity aside from them but there seemed to be no trouble with the Fire Nation soldiers. He'd really rather not get into a fight so soon after their escape. The other firebender seemed to have given his cellmate the crutch she was using earlier. Ah. That's correct. Hikaru had suffered from an injury. It would be for the best to have a crutch around - but what about the firebender? Should she not have a crutch of her own right now?

The "Goings On" at Upper Lake Institute

L I L L Y F O R R E S T E R

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Dorm Floor -> Floor above
Saturday, 6:00 pm
Interacting with: Seoyeon, Lou

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Lilly nodded in understanding. She's heard that those in the Eastern countries had a more conservative outlook in life. She wasn't sure if that was a good thing or a bad thing. "Well at least you can enjoy one now. Just don't have too much fun." She said with a low voice, obviously mocking an adult. Of course, she often took those words to heart but only because she had to keep herself sober enough to take care of others. It was always a problem when they get too drunk or too high to function anymore or get in trouble, so she figured that she should at least put on an effort to avoid such things from happening. As she was thinking that, she took another sip from her cup.

She tilted her head at Seoyeon and then quickly shook her head. "Well, we usually don't say anything but if you want to, go ahead." She replied with a dismissive wave of her hand before also jumping in surprise with Lou's loud entrance. Lilly offered the guy a small smile as she stepped aside to make some room for Lou. She was glad that the two of them seem to be getting along. Lilly kept quiet as the two interacted - or as Seoyeon gave a fangirl like reaction for the wings that Lou has bestowed upon them. What was said earlier aside, Lilly was probably going to try it out later once she's done making another round.

Lou had gone on to speak to the sex doll that was laying down (standing up?) at the wagon and Lilly couldn't help but smile to herself. How innocent. It wasn't soon until Lou had come back to tell them that he was glad she wasn't from their floor. Lilly was unsure whether to play along or not but Seoyeon was quick to reply and ignore it. Lilly had just shrugged it off. Her eyes passed the sex doll again and there was some part of her that was glad that it wasn't being used just yet.

When the two were getting acquainted, she gave a nod to Seoyeon and a pat to Lou's shoulder and gestured that she was going to leave. Lilly was here to take care of everyone, not two specific people. She dropped her cup at a nearby table - it was nearly empty anyway - and she began making another round. She waved at some who called out to her while they were drinking - calling out to her about joining them and she just laughed and moved on. There were a bunch of people (surprisingly including Julius) around the pot brownies and she nodded at them as well.

As she was moving around, alone, there was a scream. It didn't come from their floor - but above. Lilly looked around and it didn't seem like many people noticed. Maybe it was because she was quiet and alone. Maybe it was because she was on full alert for everyone. Lilly knew what she needed to do though. Passing by everyone else in a rush, she moved to the stairs to find out what had happened. At least she was still sober.

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Hiroyuki Duma

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As Hikaru explained the situation with the Avatar - whom the rebellion were all looking to for possible help - Hiroyuki had reached over for the bandages to wrap his burnt arm. It wasn't anything bad, thankfully. The case of the Avatar disappearing, however, was another thing entirely. It would have helped if he were to suddenly appear before them, but they couldn't keep on hanging onto that hope anymore. They would have to operate how they always have.

"Thank you." He repeated the gratitude that so many have already given. He had accepted the cloak and quickly put it on before running a hand through his hair to fix it. Tachi Dai - that was their next destination it would seem. And just like with Takuma, they were to question those that they needed help from if they wanted to play a round of Pai Sho. If not, leave immediately. He waited by the door, prepared to leave when it is necessary.

The "Goings On" at Upper Lake Institute

L I L L Y F O R R E S T E R

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Dorm Floor
Saturday, 6:00 pm
Interacting with: Seoyeon

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"Ohh..." She drawled out the word in understanding accompied with a nod as she was given an explanation on how to say her floormate's name. "Well, I'll make sure to say it correctly this time." She reassured the Korean with a nod. "Seoyeon." She finalized, mimicking the pronounciation her companion said earlier. It sounded right in her head, hopefully her mouth translated exactly what she said in mind. It did, but there was always that underlying doubt that gnawed in her brain. Her fingers tightened around her cup a few times in an attempt to dispel the anxious thoughts.

She couldn't help but giggle as Seoyeon let out a burp which she covered up rather quickly. That was pretty cute. An amused smile was left on Lilly's face even after Seoyeon changed the subject to avoid getting called out for it. "Highschool not as wild as this?" She asked, tilting her head towards the ongoing party around them. "I think that's good. I remember my highschool had a rager every other week." An exaggeration, but it might as well have been with all the news she kept on hearing about.

As Seoyeon began listing off names that could have potentially been hers, Lilly's amused smile only grew wider. "At least it rhymes." She said first with a light chuckle, bringing up the hand holding her cup to her lips to cover it. She settled dowm a moment after. "It's Lilliana. But people just call me Lilly." She raised her cup towards her and then continued. "I hope you remember it. I am your floor manager after all. I'd rather not have you calling me that when you have a problem."

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Hiroyuki Duma

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He listened intently to Jia Li as she explained the deal about Pai Sho. It was a brief explanation but it revealed so much for Hiroyuki. That meant that the elders of their revolution were part of this resistance group? It would make sense that they were just a small detachment of a larger party. It was good to know that this seemed to be a more widespread organization.

"Some of my colleagues may be part of this Order. Perhaps I can get some news there..." Hiroyuki said to alert them about the fact that he would be going with them should they choose to search for the Order of the White Lotus. Perhaps he would join as well if need be. Any resistance party is somewhere he's willing to work with. It would seem that the other waterbender does not seem to be too keen in joining the resistance - which also made sense.

As Takuma re-entered the room, Hiroyuki had turned his attention back to him and his eyes turned to the clothes. As he mentioned something about not being the right time, he peeked out as well before backing away quickly. Indeed, there wee guards everywhere. As the attention shifted back to the talk of the Order, Hiroyuki had moved over to the table to grab some clothes for him to wear before turning back to Takuma as he went on to explain what he was doing there.

So it would seem that their guide was indeed part of the Order - and that his role was to help convicts such as them. Fascinating. It was quite a strategic position. They were soon pointed to hallway where they could change. With only a nod, Hiroyuki quickly made his way down to one of the rooms to quickly change out of the prisoner outfits and into more civilian clothing.

With that finished, he headed back to the room with the clothes bundled up into an incospicious set of red fabric. "So bunch these up somewhere and burn them right?" Hiroyuki said as he waved the fabric in front of him with one hand.

The "Goings On" at Upper Lake Institute

L I L L Y F O R R E S T E R

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Dorm Floor
Saturday, 6:00 pm
Interacting with: Lou, Julius, Seoyeon

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The response was certainly something amusing. She momentarily thought how it would have been perfect if he had dropped the cup that he was holding earlier. It was such a cliche moment in many an animation that the scene has been ingrained in her memories. Still, it meant that the question had taken him by surprise and Lilly wasn't sure if she should taken that as a hint for suspicion or to chalk it up to how Lou usually is. Then again, any interaction with Lou is something that was always laced with some uncertaint.

But, he gave a pretty legitimate response... even if he did use 'tummy mc tum tums'. She shrugged. "Oh okay. Well, be careful... I guess?" She replied unsurely. A lot of the cooks that she knew typically tasted their meals before to make sure that it turned out well and it was generally harmless. At least she can go on knowing that Lou was happy with what he had made as well. He was a culinary major so if he liked it, then surely the wings were actually really good.

Lilly had flinched when Julius snapped, shrinking a bit from where she stood. She rarely had any chance to really interact with Julius so she had no idea how to handle him. Well she couldn't really handle anyone at the current venue since it had only been a week with them - but Julius always seemed like someone who didn't really match with her. Still, she didn't want to get on his bad side. That would be lead to a very bad future relationship with one of her charges.

Lou had filled the silence and Lilly had avoided looking at them for a moment, taking a sip from her cup to push back the onset of the panic that would surely come at a later date as she looked back at this interaction. It would seem that Lou had managed to calm him down though. Julius had apologized, albeit seemingly forced, but she guessed that was fine. It was fine. She gave him a nod in return.

But wait... 'un-snogged'? The chicken? That only meant that- then the earlier slip up was- it had to be that right? She looked back at Lou and then towards the chicken wings where Seoyeon had been - devouring the wings. She opened her mouth and closed it again, unsure of what exactly to say. She repeated it once, then twice, then seemed to settle on keeping her mouth shut for another moment to truly process it. "You know what? I... I'm not even gonna ask Lou. I trust you enough Lou." Was it a good idea? Probably not. Did she care? Lilly is finding it hard to do so. At least the chicken wings weren't laced with cyanide or something. She took another sip from her cup as she surveyed the area.

Buford had come back with a wagon with a full load. She was pretty sure she had seen a sex doll in there and she felt her stomach churn at the mere thought of what they could do with it. There was a bunch of other things in there but Lilly was not very keen in delving into whatever shit Buford had brought to them.

"Hey, looks like Seoyeon is liking your chicken wings." Lilly said as she patted Lou's shoulder before making her way to the Korean girl with Lou hopefully in stow. "Hey, Seoyeon-" She winced at the attempt on saying her name. "Er, sorry if I butchered that." Lilly, nevertheless, relaxed against the wall near them. "Enjoying the party so far?"

The Island: A Murder Mystery | Currently Accepting 1-2 More Players!

@Chai

I'm open to my character's basic profile being released. It does make sense for my character personally to at least have that out there.

The Island: A Murder Mystery | Currently Accepting 1-2 More Players!

Aye, interest placed and CS sent.

Well then, time to lay down and wait anxiously.

T H E . I S L A N D ⟶ [ murder mystery | psychological thriller ] Looking for 1-2 people to jump in!

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I like it. I'll work on a character as soon as I'm able. And damn, that was some good coding for a platform that doesn't really offer that much in terms of aesthetic and BBCodes so I really appreciate that.