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[ GOOD…… late night or super early morning, network. Witness the amazing Fire Ferrets in their natural habitat, if a bit sleep-mussed and underdressed. (Understatement, tbh.) Come on, if your pajamas aren’t “be shirtless” or “in a sports bra”, you’re just not doing things Republic City style in this weather.

The scene set in the rather large room is unnerving at best. Splashed against the background are scorch marks from recent firebending, and shadows are cast from the ripped and torn flooring — it looks like there was one hell of a fight. Off to the left, there’s a soft glow as Korra tries to heal a deep wound on her arm with her waterbending and Mako, holding a small flame in his hand for light, crouches over a dark, suspiciously person shaped thing on the floor. Next to it are two other suspiciously person shaped things, also not moving in a very “dead” fashion.

As Mako makes notes in a small logbook, he and Korra seem to be having something of a disagreement, with Korra hissing angrily and Mako trying to calm her down with steady, hushed tones. While they talk, he meticulously searches through the clothes on the things — let’s be honest, they’re corpses, three of them, lying on the bedroom floor — gathering the evidence he finds and apparently writing it down in his little book. He adds whatever he finds to a growing pile of trinkets... which at this point consists largely of knives, garotting rope, and other sketchy murderous tools. With a soft trill, the two cats who adopted Mako jump up on the bed, looking shaken and huddling protectively around a small green and gold snakelike creature. Naga, on the other hand, seems to be licking something from her lips with her long tongue, looking quite proud of herself, tail absently tapping on the mattress behind the kittens.

Bolin, looking suitably confused and sporting an oddly smug Pabu-scarf, is taking up the foreground and accepting the responsibility of having his priorities in place. Unlike some people, wow. ]


Uhhhh. Hey. So my name’s Bolin. Nice to meet you if I haven’t already met you. Nice to see you again if I have? [ You know, whichever. ] Got a quick question for anyone who could answer, it’d be great to have it cleared up: is there like a... running history of people getting a pet back for a boon, only then a month later it turns out that their pet can also grow about eight feet and tackle an assassin? Just. Just wondering.

[ He stops. Glances back at Mako and Korra. Purses his lips, and turns back. ]

Okay, so, one more question. About the assassin thing. Like… are they also a thing with a running history here?

[ in the background, the dead body rummaging and healing krew has finished their argument, and in the ensuing silence, you can hear their last snippy comments before the feed ends. ]

At least no one was kidnapped.

[ Mako says, completely deadpan. Korra’s eyes narrow and she shoots back: ]

Or arrested, huh Officer?

[ WOW, RUDE, KORRA. ]
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[This memory flickers to life with a burst of confetti. Lizzie is practically hurling it into a young man's face, though he looks delighted with all the fuss. He has the same golden hair and green eyes as Elizabeth, and is clearly a few years older than her. Their clothes match: viewers might recognize the white uniforms of fencers, the crisp jacket and breeches. Both their foreheads are dotted with sweat, and Elizabeth's curls are mussed.]

You did so well! [she shouts, throwing her arms into the air and pitching forward. The young man catches her, red-faced and starry-eyed.] Brother, you've improved so much! Your footwork was absolutely incredible!

[They part, but only enough to let her latch on to his arm. You've never seen a teenaged boy look as proud as this one does now.] What are you talking about, [he says,] you were the one who won your set. Mother's going to want to line me up with new drills, I just know it.

Oh, but you were wonderful, Ed. [Lizzie lets go of his arm, and takes to adjusting her curls, now self-conscious from his commentary. Yes, she won, though removing her helmet in front of all of the boys was terribly embarrassing, at the end. She'd rather focus on her brother's improvement than her own dealings with this sort of thing.]

Well, I'm proud of you, [he tells her, and reaches down to help her untangle her big curls.] My Lizzie, such an angel, you're such a hard worker. Mother and Father will be very proud, too.

[At this, Elizabeth perks up, eyes going light again and a smile blooming back at her mouth.] Well, about that! Mother said if I did well, I could take a trip to go see Ciel! So I'm off tomorrow, because I want to see him as soooon as I can!

[Now her brother's face looks made for scowling.] Off to see that brat, really... He should be the one coming to see you...

Oh, he's so busy! And you mustn't say things like that, don't talk crudely of a man in front of his wife! [She's steamed up! Who knew this smiling girl had a high-pitched temper!

Brother can only look pained.]
How can you call that kid a man! And you're not his wife! You know I don't accept this arrangement, and it hasn't happened yet!

[Ahhh, now, this really sets Lizzie off.] Edward! [she exclaims, aghast, and punches him in the mouth. She doesn't seem to realize what she's done, though, because she's wringing her hands and shaking her head from side to side, quickly. And she worries about being a lady!] How could you say such a thing about my dearest darling! I won't dance with you at my wedding if you carry on this way!

[And she turns on her heel.]

Lizzie, wait! [Edward cries, holding his chin and hurrying after her, still completely enamored with his little sister even after getting decked. They leave out into a great hallway filled with the sound of clapping, and Elizabeth can be heard stammering,] Oh—! Th- Thank you...!
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I'm so sorry - I have a problem. We know they've insisted on some sort of war... I don't know what all they want from us, but doesn't that usually mean battles? Against other people? And they have us on different sides, even. I've been thinking about it a lot. Maybe - maybe I'm a disappointment, but I—

I don't know that I'm ready to fight another human being.

[And by fight, she means kill. This may not be an unwelcome sentiment from a fourteen-year-old girl, but she seems very concerned about it.]
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[ It begins with a set of scarlet eyes staring in to the feed. The woman belonging to them tilts her head, and curiously leans back, offering a modest smile. ]

Hello there! That is, if I've got this thing working properly. [ Fingertips framing her cheek, she laughs. ] I'm quite new here, if you hadn't surmised. I do have purpose for this broadcast, however; I assure you.

[ She straightens up with a gentle clearing of the throat, playing at taking on a more professional stance. ]

With the ongoing war, I feel that it's especially important that we are able to care for our wounded. In - ah, my world, I suppose you'd say - I practiced as a medical professional at the Royal London Hospital, and thusly, would like to extend my services to anyone in need, regardless of alignment.

[ A finger raised, in point. ]

Particularly, it is my hope to connect with others that also have experience in the medical field. As I've been told that many of us come from different times, and technology directly affects our field, it might be beneficial to assist one another in updating our methods of practice based on what materials we have to work with here.

So! [ A clasp of the hands. ] if any of the aforementioned points might apply to you, I'm counting on you to get back to me, Angelina Dalles-- okay~? [ And a wink! ] I'm looking forward to it!
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Lords, ladies, knights, and other honoured guests of the castle... I am Lord Eddard Stark of Winterfell, who joined your company as of the feast day which passed only days prior.

[ He looks a little haggard, dark circles grown under his clear eyes; but much improved from the worry-pinched figure who had spent much of the feast hunting for his family. ]

We have been brought from many disparate worlds for the purpose of this war, the War of the Shards; expected to cast our lots in the fighting at the behest of generous but poorly-evidenced monarchs. And the castle staff itself, while similarly generous and no doubt goodhearted, can offer us only so much information or direction. I have requisitioned the library and some of the attached study-rooms to hold a great conference of us, beginning at midday tomorrow. At this conference, I mean to make an accurate and detailed accounting of:

Our names, talents, and intentions regarding residence at the castle and regarding the war. It's my aim that all of this be made public knowledge, so that those of like mind can easier meet and plan with each other. Some of the study-rooms in the library will be marked for this purpose; for those wanting to remain in the castle but abstain in the war, those willing to make war all together, and also a room for those wanting to depart the castle.

[ He exhales a breath, frowning a little. ]

I've commissioned a clerk who I will be posted with at the door, who will record the information of those willing to give it as they enter. By no means is anyone obligated to breathe a word about themselves, or to attend. Those who desire a copy of the final manuscript may request one at their leisure.

For myself, I distrust this place and its people; what manner of monarchs call upon untested children, even girls, to battle in a war they have no stake in? Pulls them sleeping from their beds?

[ His jaw clenches, but he'll tamp back on the tirade in the interest of efficiency. ]

Having been brought to the castle in the manner as I have, am for a short while reliant upon its goodwill. Given our shared circumstance, I believe that there are none we can afford to trust as much as each other. So, if you're willing, I beg you attend, if only to add your name and intentions to the lists, that others who intend likewise may reach out to you-- and you to them. There are few men or beasts that live long or successfully relying only upon themselves.

Good day to you.