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[ At some point, the tiny airbender's pulled away from the group she's with. Possibly saying she wants to meditate for a few minutes-- which isn't a complete and total lie. She did meditate, she needs peace and quiet sometimes-- after all. But eventually, she pulled out the items she was given as a recent boon. A wooden air bison and some images of her family. She hasn't shown anyone else them yet, but she keeps them on her at all times.

She reflects on what she wants to say once more-- She'd thought about it a hundred times. During the event where they were chasing he moon, during her conversation with King Ridire, and even during Samhain. It was then, too, that she'd received these gifts and it had only fortified her thoughts. Still, Jinora had waited. Korra hadn't wanted her to say anything for a while, but that was a lie to herself she couldn't hold any longer. And the images of her family only made that more true.

So, when the locket's video turns on it's to the younger sitting a bit away from the others with a collection of images. The viewer may catch a glimpse of one or two as she tucks them away-- a family adorned in the familiar orange and red she wears in any one of them. They're not the focus and so she lets out a breath. Far more hesitant and less questioning than her first appearance, but she tries to smile softly. ]

Hi, again. I'm Jinora.

[It's a simple introduction followed be a formal bow. The smile remains as she raises back up, but the hesitance doesn't waver.]

A lot of you know Korra, Mako, and Bolin. We're all from the same world where people can control, or bend, the elements. There's ones for fire, earth, water, and air.Our world is full of them and I'm an Airbender. But, you see, for as long as I've been alive I've been the second oldest Airbender in the entire world.

[She pauses briefly to let that sink in, reaching to pick up the tiny figure of the air bison with an uncertain look. ]

I know that doesn't mean anything to anyone else, but I wanted to explain. You see, over a hundred years ago the Air Nation was wiped out. For a long time, everyone thought that there was no more Air Nation-- no more Airbenders. But my grandpa, Avatar Aang, had been frozen and reappeared seventy years ago. He was the last Airbender.

The Air Nation is a peaceful people. Before, we lived away from other nations and in temples where we'd free ourselves of material desires. We only wish to live in harmony with the world and respect all living things. Freedom and peace are really important to us. Grandpa Aang loved our culture... But he and his friends had to stop the Fire Nation from taking over the entire world. He worked hard to continue our beliefs and defeated the Fire Lord without killing him... The world returned to peace.

But Grandpa Aang was still the last of our people for a long time. Then daddy was born and he wasn't alone... But one day, Grandpa Aang died and he was alone this time. A few years later I was born, then Ikki, then Meelo. Gran-Gran says little Rohan will be an Airbender, too. But daddy's no alone anymore. We even had a miracle happen! A few weeks ago the world changed and now there's a whole new generation of Airbenders appearing.

[Another small pause. She tries to weight if she's said too much-- probably. But at the same time she didn't know how to say too little and if too little would make it more complicated. Besides, there was a point here.]

I believe this war can be ended without hurting anyone. I don't think fighting each other is going to solve anything. One side or the other can't be right. It feels like everything here is one side of the same coin-- they need each other. But I know... not everyone believes that. There are lots of people who want to fight and will fight because they think it's the only answer...

But it's not. I refuse to think that it's the only way. There's a lot of us here-- a lot of us who don't want to hurt people!-- a lot of us who just want to live in peace and be free... Everyone should... I guess what I'm trying to say is bad things happen, but people can change them for the better--

That's why, I won't fight. I'm going to find a way to help resolve this war without violence and bring peace. So everyone here can be free... Just like Grandpa Aang would.

You're free to think that's naive or silly, but I'm going to.

[...And it's with that note she finally wraps it up and puts it at an end there. Hope you enjoyed your daily tiny airbenders trying to encourage peace.]

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[ it's a few minutes after jinora makes her post that korra finally rounds on where the young airbender is. of course korra knows that jinora can take care of herself and she shouldn't worry too much about her, but korra would at least like to know where she is. so a few dozen feet away, korra pushes aside a couple treebranches and calls out into the evening air: ]

Jinora...? You here?

[ It's actually with a start of surprise-- guilt?-- that Jinora looks up from tucking away the bison back into the inside of her clothes. She stands up quickly, taking a slight step forward. ]

Korra-- Sorry, I um-- just needed to do something real quick... I'll come back over now.

It's okay!

[ with a quick shake of her head and a raised hand, as though asking for jinora to pause, korra steps closer to the airbender before dropping down to the ground herself and crossing her legs lotus-style. ]

I just wanted to check up on you.

[ Jinora pauses for a moment in turn, hands still resting in her pockets before she follows suit and sits back down. She chews on her lower lip a moment-- she should say something, but if Korra hasn't seen it she would-- and well-- ]

The others will want to go soon right? I'm okay... [ It's just lonely in someways-- not that she'll admit it and she's happy to be with Korra and the others. ]

[ korra just shrugs carelessly ]

So what? They can wait a little while. [ korra no, this is not your mission, you do not get any say in whether they'll leave or stay. ] And... there was something I wanted to tell you before we got going again.

[For a minute he's not sure he should "just answer". That was all so... personal, honest. It was a speech with a final conclusion and yet he almost feels as if he'd be interrupting something by interjecting, but, no, it should at least be the thought that counts, and - it probably warrants all the saying anyone's inclined to do.]

-- I don't think it's silly at all! [Leans his head into the frame straight away, ears up.] -- I think --

[Sticks on the wording a moment.]

-- I mean I want the same thing... And you - know we could do it. -- If we just got started on looking for the way! Right?

[That's what that story certainly seemed to convey - that she knows and believes that could be done, an entire war ended with one side's leader's stopping. The thought doesn't end there, but... first things first.]

There is a way.

[ It's a simple answer as she twists her answer. As much as she wants to answer "I don't think anyone really wants to fight each other," she knows it's not true. Knows that eventually everyone was going to have to fight each other here. They'd already done it-- it wasn't an eventuality it was a reality. And it took those people who wanted to stand up for peace to go against those who thought fighting was the only answer.

But they weren't and the reality was that there was going to be a winner and a loser ,but someone had to stand up for the sides. ]

But if we want it... if a lot of people want it... we have to work together. If it's only one person trying it's harder, but there's a lot of us here. The more of us here the more power we have together. We can stop it if there's enough of us.

-- Of course... [Soft - pushed just for an extra note of earnestness.] I - ...no one has to lose.

[Toboe on the other hand is holding out hope that that's not the reality. What'll happen to the kingdom who loses, exactly? How many of them need to be killed for a give-in? He's spoken to plenty of wonderful Unseelie...!]

Uh - how, how do we get people together, though, do you think? I mean - no way are the people answering this the only ones who don't wanna fight. -- Who don't want anyone else to have to fight!

Part of th' role of th' Queen back home is to keep th' peace between th' tribes, to ensure war doesn't break out.

[It makes perfect sense to her, though for a moment Merida seems lost in her thoughts. She remembers the way her mother calmed the whole hall down just by walking through it with her head held high, silencing even the brutest of warriors. There were many reasons why she felt she wasn't ready to marry or be queen, and that was one of them among the many, many others. She couldn't see herself being that level headed, let alone speak with as much clarity as this young lady is.]

I for one don't think it's naive or silly. You won't find yourself alone in your ideals, Jinora.

[ There's a soft smile on the other girl's features when she answers. She doesn't think what she said was something she alone in-- not really-- but there had been those who questioned her values already. Which was fine, on its own, but she said she would try to spread peace. And the best way was to address people... Even if that was nerve-wracking on its own. ]

A good leader is able to do that. [ It's a soft nod to her mother's ability while Jinora twists her hands in her lap. ] No, there's a lot of people who think it... I know that, but sometimes it's easy to forget. And a reminder is good.

[ later, at dinner, as mako folds vegetables into crinkled half crescent dumplings to cook separate from the ones he already made with meat, rizhao comes over to say hi to jinora, bored by the lack of attention she's getting. mako notices, and looks up from his work with a wry smile — ]

You give good speeches.

[ he listened to her message, of course. he's a detective, he loves trawling for information. ]

[ Well, Jinora was kind of just going to ~~sneak~~ play with Rizhao but Mako's sudden comment makes her start. Her cheeks redden and she looks away-- hand half to reaching for the tiny dragon. ]

...I thought it was a good idea. [That's definitely a squeak to her tone. Arm rubbing time initiate.] Thanks.

[When Grainne responds, she looks thoughtful, one finger hooked over her chin as if that would help her think.]

It's not silly, Jinora. Not even a little bit... it mirrors some of what I have thought myself.

That's not a bad thing, is it? The more people who thing the same thing means the more people who are willing to stand up for what they believe in.

No, it is not a bad thing, and this is a good cause. There will always be people who disagree though. How will you counter their arguments?

I know there will be. People won't think it's that easy, but Airbenders have an oath of non-aggression. If we do our bests I'm sure we can do something. That doesn't mean it will be easy-- but I believe more people want to live in peace then hurt each other...

I wish that were true and more people want peace, but there would be no need for knights and protectors if it were. [Grainne sighs, a little sadly.] Peace is the most difficult path of all for some people not born to it. For others it is their whole lives and they would have no use if peace came to all. But I pray that you are right.

This world is full of others from very different realms. You must be ready to convince even the most skeptical of skeptics. Those who have known nothing but fighting and pain through their lives, and it may take more than words. It would require change for many.

I don't understand why you sound so nervous.

Most cattle would eat up the tripe you just prepared in the first place. You have a pretty easy crowd, kid.

[ Well, she didn't completely not expect someone like this to respond. And maybe that's why she was hesitating, as she does now just a little. ]

Anyone can be nervous even if they know what they want to say. Saying things right can be hard.

Edited 2014-11-13 04:59 (UTC)

Ahhh, there's no such thing as the 'right' thing. There's just one side of a coin.

Now, let me tell you one secret of the world, kid:

Between folks who like watching houses burn and those who don't--the prior far outweighs the latter. Don't let that stop you from preaching peace, though. The folks who like watching houses burn?

They're liars. They just pretend to hate it, because they're self conscious. They want to keep their friends and have the approval of their friends and family. Really?

You can't stop a war like this, because everyone's having way too much fun.

[Frozen for seventy years...Steve and her grandpa have a lot in common.]

It's not naive. Don't give up on thinking that way, no matter what anyone else tells you.

[ Jinora's smile for Steve is small, but warm as she shakes her head. She brushes a hair away and says with little hesitance despite her speech earlier. ]

I'm not going to, it's okay. If we don't believe is possible, then all the bad things will look worse. That's why I wanted to say a little bit if I could...

Well hey, if you're silly and naive, everyone else is even more silly and naive. Like, between you and me, you're pretty much the least silly person I've ever met.

[ EVEN THOUGH HE'S LIKE... TWENTY FEET AWAY... doing handstands with giant Pabu or whatever it is that he even does when he's not in Caer Glaem rolling around with dogs... ]

[ ARE YOU TRYING TO MAKE HER BLUSH, BOLIN? BECAUSE IF YOU ARE IT'S WORKING AND SHE KIND OF JUST SHEEPISHLY HIDES HER FACE. look it's a good thing she's behind tese bushes ~meditating~ really. ]

That's not true. You've met daddy and Captain Bei Fong.

-- I guess so, huh? Okay, uh. [ What's another good way to put it. ] Oh! The least silly person I've ever met who isn't older than me and who also still knows how to have fun. There. How's that work?

[...well, that's really quite the story. And while he's an asshole mage, telling a little girl whose people have apparently been through a genocide that her dreams seem kind of out of reach is a little harsh, even for him.

...if it was a nineteen years old boy with a shit pedigree then yeah, but you know.]

I do understand your viewpoint, but I think you ought to be aware that this won't exactly be an easy path to take. I'd imagine you're at least cognizant of the fact that people won't necessarily agree with you or think that it's possible to work out in practice, but all the same... it may be a bit more difficult to deal with in practice than in theory.

I know that.

[ It's a simple answer, but not impolite. It's said with a nod and a look to the side. Because she does know. She's seen it in action-- not everyone will think peace is possible immediately. They'll think fighting is the only answer. Even Grandpa Aang had to fight to solve things. But there was a way to bring peace. ]

Even if other people don't think it's possible-- If there's people that do, then we can find the answer and bring it out. Doing anything isn't easy, but that doesn't make it worth less. Peace is important-- if we can find it, then no one has to get hurt and everyone can go home.

...What would you do, then, if the entire world itself was against you?

[He actually doesn't have an idea of whether it is or isn't, but he does have a suspicion that it might be, based on what he's heard so far.

Of course, that could just be propaganda, as he's really not sure how much he trusts the High King and High Queen, as dazzled as he was in their presence]

I'm not talking about the natives, as I imagine a fair amount of them would be happy to see peace. But it's very possible that this... reality, I suppose, runs on some fairly grim rules.

I don't think you're naive. Some of the cleverest people I know would agree that we ought to try to find a peaceful way to resolve this. That we're all just too concerned with war and fear to really see the answers. I'm trying the same path myself. Can't say that I've found a way yet, but I'm still trying.

It's important that we keep being reminded of that.

[She smiles a little.]

You're very wise.

Edited 2014-11-09 16:55 (UTC)

[ The girl on the other end of he locket is blushing faintly. She looks sheepish as she rubs and arm and looks away from the locket a moment before shaking her head. ]

I just said what a lot of people want and think.

[ It's a simple, modest, and not untrue answer. She said it knowing-- or perhaps moreso hoping-- that people felt the same. People couldn't want to fight, they just couldn't. ]

There's a lot of people want it. If more and more people speak out and say they do, then maybe we don't have to find a way. There's power in numbers.

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