tsubasa

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia looked up at the Chef when he asked if she would like for him to take away the plates. It was strange, the previous night with her being ill, she hadn't the chance to experience someone taking away her plate. That had always been her job at home. She nodded, "Um... Yes, please... Thank you, Eric..."

She smiled as looked down at Melor, who was happily knowing away at the piece of meat. She sighed a little and sat back in her seat, "This is all.... So strange...."

After a moment of just sitting there, she stood, "Bathing.... That was the next on our list," her eyebrows knitted together as she looked at him, "You are probably fine to go off somewhere... unless your supposed to sit outside the door.... like you were this morning.... Um... Do as you wish or as you normally do... Ya...." She turned and Melor stood, his mainly devoured piece of meat in his mouth, and followed her. They walked to her room where she was met by Millie and Arabella. She smiled at them both, "Samsul says I need to bathe."

Millie looked at Samsul in a shock before smirking a little and taking the girl's arm, "Sure thing, we'll run a bath immediately."

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia looked at him as he said she should bathe to keep fresh and clean in front of the common folk. She nodded her head and turned her attention back to her food. She nodded, "I will keep that in mind...." She hesitated a moment before looking back at him, "I would also keep in mind... that um... well... It is kind of rude to call them common folk. I've heard it said to a few people and really it is a derogatory term used by people who think themselves higher.... You may live in a castle but it is because of the common folk that you can stay on your high horse.... Not trying to be rude... You might not want to use the term in front of them... Citizens is far better."

She pressed her lips together and looked away, almost bashfully. She wasn't a person to really get mad but she did get passionate. If she was going to be a princess, she was going to make sure she never forgot that she was once a mere citizens of the country and she was going to make sure people didn't belittle them. Even if they didn't notice that they were doing it, "Today... sounds great."

She slowly picked through her food before she finished it. Placing her fork down she waited for Samsul to finish his own. She nodded her head, "I suppose I should go wash..."

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia smiled and thanked Eric when said it wouldn't be an issue for him to retrieve food for Melor. She nodded her head when he excused himself to go get Melor's meat. His tail was drumming rhythmically on her chair's leg as he anticipated the food that none had told him about. She smiled at him then looked to Samsul when he spoke. She picked up her fork and scooped some food onto it, "You are very right, Samsul."

She slowly began to eat her food, not wanting to make herself sick again. After each bite, she waited a moment before retrieving the next, making sure that she wasn't going to be ill. Like this, she slowly worked through her plate of food, "Will I ever get to see the city?"

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima nodded when he spoke, explaining what could and would happen. She glanced at her room, she should have a pair of gloves from her old clothes. She'd dig them out and put them into her bag for the evening. She looked back at Rayn and smiled, "Well, then we'll pick a place in the morning and meet when we are done work."

She sped up eating, wanting to find her gloves before she left for work. Finishing up, she stood and brought her dish to the sink and washed it. She was quiet for a moment before she spoke again, "So, the docks tonight. If there are more gangs down there... There might be a few Airbenders hanging around with the same ill intentions."

She smiled at him, "Maybe having a meek girl with you to help lure out the 'bad guys' will make you job a little easier," She looked over him, her eyes finding a few scars here and there, "And maybe you won't get a bloodied."

She dried and put her dish away before she walked into her room. After a little bit of searching, she found her gloves and put them into her bag. She glanced at Rayn, "You really aren't happy about this arrangement... are you?"

Avatar: Return of the Air Benders

Zenji watched the man as he approached them, looking at Mizuki and the Zhou. She kept her eyes on him as he mentioned being a fighter, a champion at that. She pursed her lips, "Han Li," she spoke the name as if she were testing it out, "Never heard of you..."

She looked back at Masuto, who stood in the house. She didn't know how he was feeling about all of these people calling him Avatar and offering to join them. She looked back at Han Li. How on earth did he find out? The only people who knew were in the house and had yet to leave. She glanced at Zhou and Mizuki, they hadn't been there when he was announced and the letter mentioned nothing about what or who Masuto was but they knew he was the Avatar on arrival at the house. She didn't like this. It would be wise for Rogue Benders to attack Masuto now, when he was weaker and didn't understand the full use of his abilities. She held her glider tightly in her hands before looking back at Masuto, "It is up to you if you want more help.. but we should go... Now..."
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Rayn said nothing to her when she climbed on the bike. Man, he was furious about something. She pushed it out of her mind as he revved the engine before turning them around. Her arms tightened around him, to avoid being thrown off the back of the bike. She looked around the city as they drove the distance between her house and the new Avatar's. She jolted forward slightly when the stopped and looked at Rayn when he spoke about Han. He didn't like the guy, that she apparent. Although, she couldn't figure out why. That didn't solve why he was mad though he was pissed before they even spoke to Matsen. She kept her arms around him and rested her chin on his shoulder, looking ahead without having to look suspicious.

She watched as Han walked up to the house and spoke quietly, "He isn't as charming as he thinks he is...."

She stayed there, looking straight ahead as the blue haired girl looked back into the house, most likely at the Avatar.

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia smiled at him as his introduced himself. She bowed her head to him, "It is a pleasure to meet you."

She looked down at Melor when he asked if she would like for him to retrieve something for her dog. The animal's tail was hitting the ground as if he knew he was going to get something good from the attention they were giving him. She nodded her head, "That would be lovely, if it isn't too much a hassle for you... I'm sure he would love some meat," she looked back at Melor, "Would you, Melor?"

He barked at her and Ana laughed placing finger to her lips, "Quiet, Melor..." She turned back to the Chef and smiled, "Thank you, Eric."

A Bender's Story: The One Where It Began (Aerandir and Tsubasa)

Nyima nodded her head, "I figured as much... I may live with you but that is hardly an excuse to be putting myself in danger following you around," she smiled slightly at her. Maybe, it wouldn't be a good excuse for while he is on the job but it was exactly what was going to happen when he was off the clock. She scooped the oatmeal into two bowls before immediately soaking the pot. She walked the bowl over to Rayn and placed it in front of him before taking a seat at the table. She stuck her spoon into the hot cereal and looked at him, "So, we'd have to meet up somewhere..."

She thought about it as she began to eat slowly, "There's the docks... It is pretty busy during the day and people tend to avoid it at night... Due to it not being the most inviting of places.... My first night here.... being a fine example."

She keep eating, thinking about what they could do with their new found situation. She pursed her lips, "Or I could meet you just a small ways away from the headquarters...."

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia looked at him, waiting for an answer, when she heard the doors of the kitchen open. She turned her attention to the doors and watched as the chef walked over to them and placed her and Samsul's food in front of them. She looked at it, thankful for the far smaller portion than the night before. She hoped this would be a more common amount of food for her to eat as she didn't think she could make it through another mountain of food like she had the other night. She bowed her head in thanks to the man who served their food. When she rose her head again, she found the man looking at her asking if she had any questions. She smiled and nodded her head, "Just one... What's your name?"

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia jumped when Samsul asked her if she was okay. She had gotten lost in her thought and had almost forgotten he was there. She looked at him and smiled, nodding, "Yes... I'm fine.... Just trying to familiarize myself with everything," she sighed slightly, "I figured if I'm to live here, I might as well get used to all of it as soon as I can..."

She didn't looked back off but instead, held his gaze, "I get lost in my head sometimes... You needn't worry," She thought about it for a second then laughed slightly, "Although, I suppose that is your job... To worry about me... And I also suppose that it isn't smart for me to zone out like that... Just in case... I don't want to put myself in any excess danger for you to... worry about..."

She started to play with her fingers again as she looked at him, "I didn't worry you, did I?"

The Making of a New Queen

Anastasia nodded slightly when he asked her about her health, "I no longer feel like I'm going to fall over... So better," She smiled at him, thankful that he had chosen to sit down. However, she figured that it was highly unlikely that he would have done anything otherwise, with her having asked him to. She looked toward the way to the kitchen before glancing back at Samsul, "It must be nice... Having someone know you that well. That you don't even have to ask for them to know."

She looked down at Melor, who lay at their feet, now eating the stick that they had been throwing for him earlier. She found herself biting her lip again as she looked around the room once more. She was unfamiliar to people. There wasn't anyone who would know when to make her food without her asking. On top of that everyone and everything was so unfamiliar to her. She found herself searching each room more often than she should, just trying to get an understanding of it. Become familiar with something she didn't understand. All of this was just so strange...