001 // Video // Open to Both Courts

[disfavored]

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[...A title he's pretty sure has been revoked by now, but he likes using it and most of the people he's already met have never even heard of Republic City and won't dispute his claim to a seat on the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

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.

[noirant]

To be certain, you're already leading by example.

[ He's teasing, but it's well-intentioned. Felix flicks a hand aside, and his grin sobers back into casual interest. ]

We'd all make an ineffective, at any rate -- the numbers are too slim. You shouldn't have any difficulty finding a more fitting use for your time. I cry your pardon, however, the Northern Water Tribe?

[ The question's polite enough, but there's a faint lilt of challenge to his voice. Implication: Never heard of 'em. As though that's anything new here. ]

[disfavored]

...You don't know?

[How can anyone not have heard of the entire north pole?] One of the great nations of the world, along with the Fire Nation, the Earth Kingdom, the Southern Water Tribe, and the Air Nomads.

[noirant]

[ Felix nods, attentively, then considers: ]

There's an old children's tale about cloud giants, and I suppose that the kingdom of Tibernia has its share of earth -- perhaps not half so much as they'd like -- but it seems safe to agree that you and I come from different lands.

[ He shrugs. no big deal bruh. ]

Lord Felix Harrowgate, wizard of the Curia of Marathat. If we can be accused of any element, I suppose it must be water. Are all so named for the elements?

[disfavored]

I've never heard of your land either, then. This place seems to have quite a far reach over many lands

And no, not all. Republic City has no elemental affiliation - it's for people of all nations.