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Yeah let's do that, I don't think I can rationalize Tenzin moving on and it'll definitely hamper any development Lin might be able to have with him if he's too deep in grief over his wife AND son. You know? At least he will have something to be thankful for.

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Xana was female fire bender and Xano was male water bender, yes. Great memory :D

Well unless Tenzin's semen contains air bending powers and Pema's body absorbed it, I am a little uncertain how Pema had the essence. Unless you have another explanation for it, maybe Pema's birthing of air benders gave them enough essence to work with it and Xana never told her brother?

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We could say she sabotaged it out of human decency, so the disease doesn't kill him and the 'extraction' of the bending essence thingy could be considered a failure. They've never used it on someone so young, so they may not think anything of it. There's scum and then there's child-killing scum :C

Pema's death is just so Tenzin and Lin can rekindle the old flame, but from a story standpoint it could also have been an accidental thing as well. It just depends on the level of tragedy we want to go with but I know if Meelo does die Tenzin is going into a place I don't think anyone can get him out of, not even Katara. And if you do pull him out of a slump there'll be a lot of anger. His wife is one thing, but his child is just ...I can't even do the rage justice.

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After months of depression go by >.>'' I was thinking ...let's let Meelo live. Pema's a hard enough loss, and we can say that old friend of Bolin and Mako gave Meelo a less intensive dose of that horrible, horrible concoction. I just think it's gonna destroy Tenzin if he loses his son too.

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I'll be waiting. Tenzin and Lin are gonna be partners in justice ( I hope )!

Don't make him go vigilante on her.

Solace In Night: A Kingdom Hearts RP

Piercing Light said
The only threat remaining was the one robot that had only sat in the air and did nothing. Shizuka leaped into the air, and after turning her arm into rubber she stretched it sword in hand to smash it apart. She landed back on the ground, jumping awkwardly out of the way of the falling debris.

Shizuka destroyed the spectator, did you miss that?

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Ace was quick to compliment her skills, making Lin blush and grin like an idiot. Getting compliments from people she cared for felt truly amazing, and her cheeks were burning as much as the flames that cooked that weird machine were. It was nice to know that, in spite of all her failures, when she succeeded it was appreciated. Rubbing the back of her neck sheepishly, Lin gave him a thumbs up of agreement. She was pretty cool, wasn’t she?

“You better believe it, but don’t think just because you said that means you—“Ace was rushing towards her, causing Lin to flinch in surprise. He was her friend, so there was no way he was deliberately attacking her. Bracing herself naturally, it wasn’t until he moved past her that she had realized he was moving to cover for her as she just covered for him. Turning around, startled at the now vanquished creatures, the young woman was embarrassed for having let her guard down like that. Ace had repaid the debt in an instant, making Lin feel both gratitude and stupid at the same time. Getting a quick description of how the creatures acted, it was as though Lin was still the junior of the group, and that got to her. She had spent half a year without their company, but she was still getting saved by them. “Y-yeah, got it.” Acknowledged Lin, who was trying to contain her own disappointment. It wasn’t time to reflect on her own failures, but instead find it a little funny that Shizuka still enjoyed running away and throwing things at people. Finding amusement in that, she stifled a grin and looked between Ace and Shizuka as they spoke. After a humorous exchange the sword Ace carried was lent, and using it in her own unique way Shizuka had completely decimated the robot that was after her, and then executed a perfect attack just above, taking out the last one above.

“Awesome!” She exclaimed, leaping in the air out of excitement. It had only been for a minute or so, but fighting with her friends again was one of her favorite hobbies. She did fight with other friends back at home, but Ace and Shizuka were hard to beat, especially because they were just so funny. Snickering at how out of breath Shizuka was, Lin gasped as she was suddenly pulled into a tight hug that nearly caused her to exhale all the air in her lungs. When Shizuka hugged you, you always felt it. “G-glad to see you guys too!” she managed to say, bringing her arms around Shizuka and trying to hug her without begging for release. Ace was extended an invitation and Lin grinned, beckoning him over with her left hand. Taking too long to do it himself, Shizuka brought him over and the three shared one big hug together. Lin had a wide grin on her face, all too happy to be in the company of her friends once again. With Ace being released and soon after herself, Lin took in a deep breath of air and wasn’t all too surprised Shizuka asked about her big brother.

“Brother is doing really well! I know things in China aren’t the best, but it’s getting a little better after …you know …” Lin didn’t really want to talk about the tragedy that had befallen China, and instead wanted to look forward to the day they’d take it back from the Empire. Just before Lin could inquire as to what Ace and Shizuka had been up to all this time and why they didn’t visit any further, an obnoxious applause rang from one man who had made his way over here as though nothing had been wrong. Well, nothing was wrong because she was there, but that wasn’t the point. Lin initially found the man handsome, but it was only until he opened his mouth that she realized that he was quite possibly very, very ugly inside. Taking a stand in front of Ace and Shizuka, Lin folded her arms in a manner she associated with superiority. He had even gone on to mention that his brother created those things, something she had a feeling he mentioned in order to either impress them or make himself appear as some kind of threat. All he’d receive was disgust.

Lin had no idea who this ‘brother’ was, but if this man associated with him then he was just as bad by default. She had no respect for someone who stood by and allowed those things to put people at risk. “What if someone got hurt who couldn’t defend themselves? Would you still look so proud about being related to him? If anything you should be ashamed, or could it be that you’re just as horrible as him for making those things?”

A normally friendly girl, there was nothing about this man’s arrival that showed good will or kindness. He was gloating and showing off in the site of death and pain, and for that he shouldn’t expect forgiveness. She was scowling and badly wanted to leave, but not before she gave a piece of her mind to him. He didn’t hesitate in giving his own.

“We’ll destroy as many as we have to in order to keep good people safe, so either you help do that next time, or show off to someone else.” Lin looked over her shoulder at Shizuka and Ace, worried they might actually want to hear the thoughts and opinions of such a man. “You guys don’t really want to stick around, do you? What kind of a heartless jerk just stands by like that? I say we just leave!”

Solace In Night: A Kingdom Hearts RP

Posting soon. I know Doc is busy but is Anorgos waiting for Doc/Hero to ...attack them or is Doc/Hero waiting to be attacked? Making sure you guys are communicating.

I'll be doing the Rika/Aeva bit at a later time, just gonna do Lin for now.

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Apologies for the delay, Friday's really ARE the best day for me at this time, middle of the week is all school stuff.

Was going to add another Korra section but I want to see where the Tenzin/Lin conversation goes before I have her eavesdrop. Meanwhile the rest of Team Avatar should make plans >:3 once again, sorry for delay. It must have felt like two and a half months :D .... :'C

Imma just go now lol

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It was only due to Bolin’s quick intervening that Mako and Korra both had ceased their conversation, addressing both of them equally and doing his best not to take sides in this matter. It made Korra rethink her attitude; Mako was right, just as Bolin was, in trying to get her away from the issue with Tenzin. It wasn’t comfortable, but who she was meant more than how she felt. Not every duty as the Avatar and even a teenage girl was going to be comfortable, but whatever insecurity she might have felt in the presence of Tenzin was paling in comparison to how the elder airbender must have felt knowing there was so little he could actually do about his families health. Cooking and cleaning were tasks Bolin and herself had been sparing him from to stay close to the family, but if there was any way of helping save his family from whatever was causing them so much grief, she wanted to help be the one to find it. Mako himself agreed with Bolin on Korra’s feelings, understanding the situation she was in but believing that staying there and stressing about it wasn’t going to help anyone, least of all Tenzin. Korra and Mako exchanged glances at one another, both appearing very apologetic, and brought focus on Bolin’s enthusiastic recollection of the old days with Team Avatar.

“It does sound nice.” Korra mentioned, to help ensure everyone she was prepared to calm down and think this over, this time much less aggressively. Mako didn’t deserve to be lashed out at, it would only serve to put her back on restoring the bonds between her friends. Bolin was showing a level of maturity about this that Korra didn’t expect, taking charge of a situation he’d normally be the first one to back out in. Heck, Asami of all people might have been the first to intervene in the past. Through her very eyes Bolin was really growing up into something amazing, but she wasn’t sure how to define him differently. Looking stronger and more assertive, there was still that humorous Bolin deep down. That made Korra smile a little, until he had brought Asami and Mako into a huddle. Staring at them with curiosity and minor annoyance at how she was left out, Korra placed her hands on her hips and looked to Naga. Her oldest companion licked her chops and was beginning to get a little restless. “Don’t worry, you’ll get to eat soon.” She muttered, patting her on the head.

“I know, I know.” Mako whispered back to Bolin, not out of annoyance, but out of full understanding for what Korra might have been going through. His little brother would know more than he himself would about the full specifics of the situation back at home, and there was no reason not to take his word for it. It was quite obvious everyone here was in agreement about her coming along, but only if she was willing to. Pressure was the last thing she needed. With Bolin mentioning Lin’s departure, Mako wished he had mentioned that sooner. The Chief was a tough woman but he could have sworn he saw some signs of distraction throughout the day, evident by people needing to repeat themselves. If Lin was focused on something other than the job, then you knew something serious was going on.

“…” Korra had managed to forget Lin was a friend of the family too, but it still felt very long to just leave and have fun while this was happening. What if something bad happened and she could help? Lin was a strong woman and one of the greatest earth benders she had ever known, but there were some things she couldn’t do herself. Asami seemed to understand and had made an approach, surprising Korra with a hug. Returning it in appreciation, Korra nodded in agreement to those terms and without words had wished everyone a farewell. Giving a nod of the head to Mako, and then to Bolin, Korra had watched as her friends had gone off to have fun she didn’t believe she could afford at the time. Mounting Naga once again, Korra had begun to race towards Air Temple Island to do what she could.

The ride back to Asami’s was quiet and the time was spent in deep thought for Mako; things might have been easier to discuss if Korra was here but for now they would need to make due. Arriving and stepping out with the others, the topic of this sickness was heavy on his mind now and there was no use keeping his thoughts to himself.

“I can’t be the only one who finds it a little weird, right?” Mako began, hoping to get the attention of the pair as they entered Asami’s home. Having spent enough time in silence, it was better to brainstorm with them than just stand around in thought. They were here to back him up as much as he was going to back them up, and bouncing ideas across them could help Korra more than just wishing she was there. By the time she did come around, if she did come around that is, they might have something to talk to her about. “Republic City is in bad shape, and I know the Chief is doing her best to help keep the peace, but I’ve heard some things. What’s happening to Tenzin’s family isn’t isolated to just him, there are a couple others showing the same symptoms and I can’t help but think that maybe this might be Amon’s endgame.” Amon had failed to destroy Korra’s ability to bend and not only were most, if not all, of his followers put away but he had been shown to be a fraud the last time anyone had seen him. The make-up on his face to simulate that ‘scarring’ was just a lie, and he had made a hasty retreat. “Call me crazy, but what if he made some kind of disease or a virus to wipe out benders? Lin can’t do this by herself, I think we should find her tomorrow and ask her to let us in on everything. We've proven ourselves before, she can’t deny we’d be useful in the investigation.”

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Lin’s explanation had brought a disgusting sense of happiness to him, something that he was growing incredibly ashamed of. To know that there were others who had to see their family suffer and bear the burden of being utterly useless, like him, made this easier. At the same time he found that pleasant sensation appalling and completely unlike him. Supposing it was just a cruel side effect of being a fearful parent and husband, Tenzin would have to ask Lin something she would be all too quick to refuse once her full analysis was given. As the details were given to one half of the family, the other half being Jinora Ikki and little Rohan had entered the room. Ikki had the bowls on the table earlier in hand and moved to sit beside her father while Jinora came to sit on the edge of the bed. There was no need of offering an explanation to anyone in the family, as now they were hear to understand the predicament in full detail. They were not alone in this troubling time. To allow Jinora time to eat herself, Tenzin had reached over and beckoned her to hand him his son. Jinora had done so, taking one of the bowls Ikki had brought up. Eating together, all but Tenzin that is, everyone’s eyes were on Lin as she continued.

Tenzin believed, fully, that this was the act of someone diabolical. A disease with no unknown origin that only happened to afflict benders, and so far in small amounts. Amon seemed likely, yet something was telling him that it couldn’t be so easily figured out. He didn’t appreciate the idea of ‘praising’ whomever did this by admitting its cleverness but would not hold it against Lin for doing so. In the back of his mind Tenzin was in agreement with that sentiment; this was a clever attack, and whomever launched it was watching carefully. The information provided by Lin had given him much more to go off of when he had time to think, but her departure from the room didn’t mean it was over for him. Eating and resting could wait, and his concern and stubbornness would not allow him to do either of those things until the time was right. Quietly telling Pema and his children that he’d return, Tenzin would step out with little Rohan in his grasp and would head to the kitchen area, and after that just outside to meet with her while attention was given to the skies above.

“Before you say anything, just know that I promise I’ll get some rest after I ask something of you. I have a feeling you won’t agree to it, but it would be foolish not to try.” Coming beside her, Tenzin’s tired eyes focused on Rohan who appeared sleepy yet content. Jinora had fed him prior to Lin’s arrival, and though his family was together he naturally feared the worst. Proving a kiss to the forehead of his newborn son, Tenzin’s eyes traveled back to Lin. “I would like to follow this matter closely, and that means being your partner in the investigation. I may lack the experience you do in law enforcement and investigations, but this has become very, very personal. My family isn’t safe until we find the truth of all this, and if it really is Amon’s doing …” his voice trailed off, a tired rage overwhelming his parental concerns. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for the sake of his families safety, and should this really be Amon’s doing he wouldn’t be allowed to escape a second time. They had to find what was responsible for this; Lin was good, very good, but Tenzin wouldn’t be left on the sidelines while someone else did what was going to be his job.