Awakening [Unintentional Video/Action] - 01

[tea_lover64]

[The morning had a dullness to it, a sort of dreariness that just seemed to make time go slowly. Even nature seemed to be having a hard time getting started today. The clearing in the forest was still and quiet, except for the stirrings of an old man who was slowly coming back into consciousness. He has a long beard, and a far receded hair line. Despite his age, he is well muscled individual. As his eyes slowly open he stretches a bit and winces. There is a moment or two as he gazes around his surroundings, taking everything in and sizing it up.]

This is certainly a strange place to wake up. I don't recall drinking any wine yesterday.

[He strokes his beard thoughtfully for a moment. He gives another wince and stretches his back a little. It is clear something strange has happened. It is then he turns his head for a second, and then startled turns it again]

Wings?! Since when do I have wings?!

[He shakes his head a second, and gives his cheek a pinch. It would seem he wasn't sleeping. When he had journeyed to the spirit world before he had maintained his shape, though that was the closest approximation he could make]

Mmmmm. I could use a cup of tea, and perhaps a bit of breakfast. Although I suppose that would be a bit much to ask.

[His gaze goes to the book which had a strange look to it, curiously he moved forward and taps it and... the feed cuts out]

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[markofthebrave]

I just finished a shift at the Med Lab. I'm heading home to make dinner now. You're welcome to join us, if you like.

[tea_lover64]

Making good use of your water bending then. Glad to hear it. Thank you for the offer, but I should be meeting Zuko at the restaurant in a short while. No need to burden you with an unexpected guest.

[markofthebrave]

Yes, but I'm actually also a doctor now. [She smiles a little; this is something she's learned to be proud of.] I've found that waterbending works best for certain kinds of injuries, and other medicine works better for others.

[Woah, tangent Katara. Let's get back on track.] But I'm glad you and Zuko will be meeting up. Do you know where you'll be staying now?

[tea_lover64]

Oh, you have done some studying of the herbs and acupuncture then? I'm glad to hear you have taken an interest in something so vital while you are here.

[Ah, the old style medicine of the four nations]

I'm not entirely sure to be honest.

[markofthebrave]

No, not acupuncture. But herbs and the making of medicines, and last year I qualified to function independently as a surgeon. [She smiles and shrugs a little, even though that was one of the proudest moments of her time in Luceti, when Law had given her that set of operating tools.]

There's a lot of free time here and many of the people who wind up here are extremely skilled. If you want to take the time to learn something, you won't be bored. Although I know someone I can introduce you to if you ever want to play Pai Sho.

[She'll have to circle back to the topic of housing.]

[tea_lover64]

Ah, those are very key skills for any community. Excellent work, Katara.

[He gives her a smile. It was good she had used her time wisely]

Well, learning is a life long journey, so I'm sure I likely will. A few people have actually contacted me about playing Pai-Sho. Apparently I had a couple of games when I was here last.

[Unsurprisingly really]