001 // Video // Open to Both Courts

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[The video shows a tall, long-haired man in a slightly tattered but fancy robe who appears to be a bit confused by how this thing actually works.]

It's not the best time for introductions, is it? But, I have to do it sometime. It's only polite.

[He doesn't bother locking it from his rival court - he was never one to hide his face from potential enemies. In fact, the more everyone could see of him, the better. He liked attention like that.]

I am Councilman Tarrlok, Representative of the Northern Water Tribe in Republic City.

[...A title he's pretty sure has been revoked by now, but he likes using it and most of the people he's already met have never even heard of Republic City and won't dispute his claim to a seat on the council.]

While I can't say I appreciate being kidnapped, I understand that war is difficult and I'll do my best to aid in the situation. If you ever need any help, let me know.

[That was only partly out of genuine concern, it was also partly to make himself look good and partly because he didn't have anything better to go back home to so he may as well try to be useful here.]

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[sangilak]

[ so you know what the best thing about being in a quest at redgate is? the town. the town is the best part because korra feels not only better at being away from the castle and in the open air, she can contact people again and make sure they know she and bolin are okay.

she can also browse the locket-network thing and check on other people — you know, people she likes. people she wants to keep tabs on. ]

[sangilak]

[ and then she sees something she wasn't expecting to see — moreover, someone she wasn't expecting to see. she's heard whispers and rumors about how people can come back from the dead and even though the reports were never confirmed, it's all that anyone was left to assume after the wreckage of a ship washed up on the shores of the earth kingdom months after tarrlok and amon went missing.

she'd like to scream and snarl and throw a fit and be angry about this, but six months at home and almost four+ months here have a way of encouraging scar tissue to form over the wound her first stay in republic city left on her. now all that she has to deal with is a feeling of being conflicted brought on by learning the truth of tarrlok's background and the rumors surrounding his disappearance. ]

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[sangilak]

[ "complicated" doesn't even begin to cover it.

but she'll do her best behind a shield of defensiveness. ]

Tarrlok.

[ ... that's really all she needs to say, isn't it? ]

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Korra. I...wasn't expecting to see you here.

[That's a polite way of saying 'I was really hoping not to see you here'.]

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[jaywalks]

[ wow, you don't like being kidnapped? wow. WOW. it's almost like... being kidnapped sucks or something! ]

Not fond of being kidnapped? I thought that was kinda your thing, Councilman.

That and ordering arrests under false pretenses.

[ NEVER MIND THAT... you should be... something. logically, he knows time, and maybe even death doesn't always apply like it should here, but... tarrlok stirs old wounds, and its with a certain level of apprehension, knowing he is probably in the weaker position here, that puts salt in his words. ]

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That would make me a fan of kidnapping. Not of being kidnapped.

[Sheesh teenagers today. Go to school or something.]

But I don't plan on making a regular habit of that, anyways.

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You're really trying to save face on a technicality?

They're both felonies.

[ IT DOESN'T MATTER IF IT'S NOT A HABIT the point is it was done ok. you're just lucky mako wasn't mr officer back then.

but he's got handcuffs now, so. don't try that shit again. ]

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[ nO... ]

Oh... uh. Hey there, Councilman Tarrlok. Sir. [ This is a disappointing thing to hit the network and find for him i'm p. much happy as a clam, wow. What's the protocol for this situation supposed to be? ]

How's it going?

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[Well, at least this meddling teenager is attempting to be polite.]

It's going fine. [No not really but he doesn't need to spill anymore information.]

I didn't expect to see so many familiar faces here.

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[pessimiskeptic]

[This video thing the Lockets do is probably the best feature, since it allows communication and a view of the person's facial expressions. Sure, it's going to give Tarrlok a view of Soren's own face, but he feels that's inconsequential at the moment.

So. Yes. Have a guy who looks like he's maybe 18.]

Which Court are you in?

[Heck yeah he's cutting straight to the chase.]

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Seelie.

[Which would make him technically an enemy of the Unseelie, although they'd have to find out eventually anyways.]

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[admirably]

[ 'Water Tribe' rings a bell from his conversation with the Southern people's supposed princess - and there she is. So, she's Korra? Well, well.

He didn't forget what she mentioned about the North, either - strained relationships, creepy cousins. He files away what he can deduce before picking out his most polite and cordial tone. ]

It's a pleasure to meet you, Councilman Tarrlok. My name is Hans. [ Just Hans for now. ] Perhaps it's just a coincidence, but do you happen to know the princess of the Southern Water Tribe?

[ LIKE HE DIDN'T JUST READ THEIR ENTIRE CONVERSATION... ]

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[He has to stifle a laugh at that. He will never, ever, ever, ever, ever call Korra a princess. Princesses don't go around punching all their problems and riding on bear-dogs.]

I know Avatar Korra, yes.

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I suppose a Councilman would be civic-minded.

I hope you're settling in well?

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As well as I can be. I'm sure I'll get used to it in time.

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[tough_love]

What sort of title is "Councilman"?

[Looma, latching onto the important things. Though it's not exactly a title that inspires a whole lot of fear, so really, she's just kind of curious.

Oh, and welcome to the world of giant aliens, Tarrlok]

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[He's not used to giant aliens, but...well, it'd be rude to ask about that type of thing, wouldn't it?]

It means I'm on the council that governs the city. We vote on important decisions, and the like. A leader, essentially.

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Courtesy is never too early a guest, councilman.

[ Looks like someone’s already been at the center of a small furor. Felix doesn’t know anyone involved, but finding out what the hell it’s about is enough reason to try and make nice. ]

Nor is generosity, and I see you’ve invited them both along — what assistance do envision yourself lending?

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I'm afraid my physical strength isn't what it used to be, but I have many years of experience in leadership and foreign diplomacy.

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[Okay okay how to start this out. Lady Diplomat Elect, not meek townsgirl. Okay.

Yeah she's gonna write it down first. And try not to sound like she's reading from it as she speaks.]

My lord, my name is Sigrid. I was instructed by your man to contact you in regards to your journey to Treun. The king and queen would like me to accompany you in your envoy.

[Not too bad.]

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[She seems awfully young - but he started working young, too, and he has met some teenagers who were actually responsible.]

I'll trust their judgement, then. Pleased to meet you, Sigrid.

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Councilman Tarrlok.

[ He bows his head, offering a small, pleasant smile. ]

A pleasure to meet you. I am Renly Baratheon. If there is anything I can offer you in aid... Well. I am at your service.

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Greetings.

What experience do you have, then?

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And what sort of help do you have to offer, then? As a councilman, new to the present situation.

[He's not asking because he's trying to be a dick, he really is looking for the answer here.]

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I intend to learn as much as I can about the situation and then offer my diplomatic and strategic experience.