A New Path

Subject: A New Path Thu May 21, 2015 10:28 pm

Avacyn Innistrad	Avacyn was dreadfully exhausted, and thirsty, and filthy. She was walking along a dirt road, and while it was a warm day, it was nothing for the desert girl. She began to look for greenery nearby, hoping it would lead her to water so she could fill her waterskin. Falling away from the road, she followed the smells of wet earth until the faint sound of water could be heard. A bit later and she happened upon a shallow river, with calm eddies along the shores. She drank quickly, filled her water skin, and then washed her face; it was cool and refreshing. Looking around, she decided she might as well bathe. She began to slowly strip off her many layers, first her turban followed by the rest of her garments, softly humming to herself.
Mood: Tired Condition: Filthy	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Thu May 21, 2015 10:43 pm

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	The work of a vigilante was seldom done, and sometimes, it led Kumani on wild chases across the globe--or so it seemed. This was one of those times, but what mattered was that Kumani had gotten the culprit and brought him to justice. However, now she was out in the boondocks in the middle of nowhere. It wouldn't have been so bad except that she was still decked out in all of her gear like she usually was when she was out and about. It wasn't like she needed much to get along in life, and so when she felt the sounds of rushing water beneath her feet, she did not hesitate to use her metalbending to shed the extra armor, and then strip down and take the plunge. It was one of the few places Kumani was truly blind, but she let her feet touch the bottom, or her hands touch the banks, keeping herself in contact with the earth for most of the time. it felt cool and refreshing against her otherwise hot, sweaty, skin, and she put her head under at least twice. She thought little of when she sensed someone on the nearby bank. She was out of sight (for the most part), and thus presumably out of mind. Besides... she was just a woman. It wasn't like there was anything weird or unnatural about Kumani's body except maybe that her eyes were glazed--but not very many people noticed that anyways...
Mood: Happy Condition: Perfect	Link:

Subject: Re: A New Path Thu May 21, 2015 10:58 pm

Avacyn Innistrad	Avacyn was swimming calmly, rinsing her hair and vigorously scrubbing her skin with her palms. It felt so good to finally bathe. She continued humming softly, until she noted movement out of the corner of her eye. She immediately stopped all sound and movement, sinking her whole body slowly under the gentle current except for her eyes. Another woman was swimming, thirty or forty feet from where she was at. From what she could see, she was also nude, and Avacyn's first instinct was to leave without alerting the other swimmer. Rising slowly, until she could breathe through her nose, she continued to watch. The woman didn't look very threatening. For the first time in a while, Avacyn decided to finally try to be... social. "It's a uh... nice day out for a swim, huh?" she called, feeling awkward in her nudity but reassured in the other woman's similar state.
Mood: Tired Condition: Filthy	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Fri May 22, 2015 12:42 am

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	Kumani was originally briefly startled when she heard a voice, but she did not imagine that it was someone hostile. Besides, she had her metal armor on the bank, and she knew how to use it as a weapon. Well, and she was surrounded by earth. Being naked didn't affect that one way or another. She could earthbend either way with the same level of proficiency. "It's very refreshing," Kumani turned in the direction of the voice, her wet hair slightly concealing her nearly colorless eyes. Not that Kumani needed to turn her head to be aware of where the other girl was--it was just something she did out of habit, and it seemed that most people liked to see the face of the person they spoke to. It wasn't like people needed to know she was blind anyways. "I have been walking for quite some time and felt like escaping the heat of the day would be in my best interests. What brings you this way?"
Mood: Curious Condition: Naked	Link: Kumani

Subject: Re: A New Path Fri May 22, 2015 11:22 am

Avacyn Innistrad	"It's very refreshing," The other woman agreed, and Avacyn smiled. She could do this. The woman was pretty, with soaked black hair and pretty eyes, though the color was curious. "I have been walking for quite some time and felt like escaping the heat of the day would be in my best interests. What brings you this way?" she asked, and Avacyn inwardly cheered; it had been a long time since she'd had any contact with another human being. "Well, I was dehydrated and my waterskin was empty. After some searching, I found this place and decided that a swim would do me a lot of good." She said, pulling a few loose beads from under her hair and tossing them onto her clothes. "Where you headed?" she asked absentmindedly as she did so.
Mood: Cheerful Condition: Nakkid	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Fri May 22, 2015 12:40 pm

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	Despite Kumani's curious eye color, she seemed fairly focused on the other girl, leaving no evidence that she was blind except perhaps to the keenest among them. Kumani was harsh to those she considered hostile, but was friendly enough to those she did not consider threatening to her. Not that she thought this girl was weak--she simply did not feel like the younger girl in front of her would become hostile. "At this point, I am merely heading back to the nearest city." Kumani explained, "My line of work caused me to pursue a target out here who was successfully taken care of, and with that out of the way, I just needed to stop and shed my armor for a moment." It wasn't on her person, but it was a rather large pile of green and black fabric, as well as plenty of metal scales and plates. despite her age, Kumani was still very good-looking, showing signs of someone who took care of themselves. "You can call me Kumani, by the way." she introduced herself. It wasn't a codename or an alias--she was just formal like that.
Mood: Curious Condition: Naked	Link: Kumani

Subject: Re: A New Path Sat May 23, 2015 1:08 am

Avacyn Innistrad	"Target?" Avacyn asked curiously, before the idea that maybe this woman was a killer crossed her mind. She laughed nervously, flexing her fingers under the water. She attempted to change the subject: "I'm not really going anywhere specific. Perhaps we could travel together...?" Avacyn had gotten lost more than a few times; perhaps it was time for a travel companion. "That's a very pretty name," she commented. "I'm Avacyn."
Mood: Curious Condition: Clean	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 7:17 pm

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 7:32 pm

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	Kumani had killed plenty before, both in military combat, and in her job as a fighter and vigilante. However, she was not the type to just unreasonably kill--only those trying to kill her (soldiers in war) or the truly dangerous criminals were the ones she ever put to death. "I certainly wouldn't mind the idea of travelling together." she smiled. "my life gets lonely more than I like to admit. Was there somewhere you wished to go? or did you just wish to wander?" Kumani was a bit more methodical than that, but if she had a reason to go somewhere, she would be fine with heading that way.
Mood: Friendly Condition: Naked	Link: Kumani

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 7:38 pm

Avacyn Innistrad	A smile lit Avacyn's features, and she shrugged [obviously not knowing that Kumani was blind.] "Well, I wasn't really going anywhere specific. It's embarrassing, but I tend to get rather lost," she said. "Wherever you wish to go is fine by me," she smiled, then swam closer to shore. Her hands were getting weird and pruney, and she climbed out of the water and began to dry herself with one of her many layers of clothing.
Mood: Curious Condition: Clean	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 7:42 pm

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	The water might have 'blurred' Kumani's 'vision', but she could still sense most movements and features provided there was some contact with the ground. She put her head under to wet her hair one last time. "well... is there a place that you would wish to visit?" she asked, "I have been around the world multiple times with my battalion and on other duties, and so I am somewhat familiar with most major locales." Satisfied with how clean and refreshed she was, and unconcerned if another adult woman saw her naked, Kumani climbed back out onto the bank, shaking her head before bending a flat rock and a couple side rocks around her, to lay down on and dry off. she wasn't fully concealed, but the side rocks were there for at least a little privacy in case there were other wandering eyes. "Tell me..." she said calmly, her eyes closed. "what do you desire from life?" it was a fairly deep question, but a sincerely curious one. Perhaps Kuku could decide where to go from there, if the first question was not answered.
Mood: Friendly Condition: Naked	Link: Kumani

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 7:55 pm

Avacyn Innistrad	Avacyn thought for a moment, then slowly began: "Well. I hear Ba Sing Se is fascinating; I've never really been anywhere except small villages here and there, and the Si Wong Desert." She glanced up as Kumani rose from the water, then continued to dry and dress herself, before her attention was commanded to the woman's earthbending. Excitement bubbled in her throat, but she maintained a calm appearance, not wanting to startle the woman with how thrilled she was to see someone bend something other than sand. "Tell me...what do you desire from life?" Kumani asked, almost out of the blue. Avacyn's brow furrowed as she thought for a long minute. "Well. A few things, I think. The first would to complete my training, the second to travel. But ultimately I'd like to settle down and have a family of my own," she answered, thinking back to her large and wonderful tribe. A pang of homesickness threatened tears, and she quickly dragged fabric through her hair until it was damp and curling. Tying the beads that had fallen loose back in, she said, "What about you? Where does satisfaction in life wait?"
Mood: Cheerful Condition: Healthy	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 8:02 pm

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	For Kumani, earthbending was basically second nature, and so it didn't even occur to her that she was skill. Obviously she knew that she possessed talent, but she tended to forget that some people marvelled at the ability. She was confident--not arrogant and not necessarily humble; just secure. "Training?" Kumani eventually stood back up and bent the rocks back down after she had pulled her underwear on. "what sort of training are you participating in, if I may ask?" She began pulling on her clothes,leaving the metal armor on the ground for a moment. It defended her, but was also a weapon on its own, so it was invaluable to her. "for me, satisfaction in life can be found by keeping and maintaining peace and order." Kumani smiled as she took a breath and then brought her arms up, curling her hands into fists. This motion brought the metal plates, mail, and other bits and pieces of her armor into place around her body, rendering her fully dressed. "perhaps we may be able to find our desires on a journey or two together." she smiled, offering her hand. "what do you say?"
Mood: Friendly Condition: Naked	Link: Kumani

Subject: Re: A New Path Sun May 24, 2015 8:20 pm

Avacyn Innistrad	Shuffling her feet, Avacyn's face began burning at the question. "Well, two things: The first would be twin hook swords, and the second would be my bending," she could feel the blush deepening. She really hated talking about how little she really knew when it came to her ability to protect herself. Again, she stared in awe as Kumani bended -- only it wasn't earth but metal, that formed onto her body. "You can bend metal?" she asked shyly -- she had never seen it before, nor did she know it even existed. "And I would feel honored to journey with you!" she smiled, taking the outstretched hand.
Mood: Cheerful Condition: Healthy	Avacyn Innistrad

Subject: Re: A New Path Mon May 25, 2015 12:03 am

Kumani Zonza Ikegami	"Hmm..." Kumani pondered, "you an earthbender? I might be able to help with that when the time is right... although I suppose learning mastery over a weapon would be something beneficial for me to invest my time in." implying that she had no such experience with those types of weapons. She was familiar with metal, however, and her armor was chock full of different shapes of metal that she could use as weapons if needs be. "I can." she nodded in response to the inquiry about her ability to bend metal, "metalbenders are simply skilled earthbenders trained in the art of noticing any flaws or impurities in metal and moving them around and in turn, causing the metal to move with you. But I suppose a proper lesson would be best done later..." She smiled. "if you wish to accompany me, then we might as well carry on." she suggested, "now that we are clean and replenished, there's not much of a reason to stick around here I don't think."
Mood: Friendly Condition: Refreshed	Link: Kumani

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