<01> the sun it has passed, now it's blacker than black

[blood_royal]

[action a; 1667 Nelson]

[Is there really a way to be calm about waking up in a strange place? Whatever the method, Zuko's not very good at it; it's understandable, what with the explosive attempts on his life and the being knocked out in the snow and the waking up in a comfortable bed, sans all of his things, most notably his scar and firebending. His wounds from the assassination attempt are gone too... he takes the time to get dressed (and tear up a shirt so he can tie his hair back) before slinking downstairs, tense, ready to pounce on anything in his way. He has no bending, but he can still fight.

...ooh, kitchen. Knives. Perfect. He takes two of the sharpest ones, because dual-wielding is the best kind. Housemates, he is very jumpy. Be aware.]

[action b, around town]

[There's a weird, muscular kid with a ponytail slinking around town, two knives stuck through his pockets and out through the sides of his pants - just leaving them in the pockets caused said pockets to just rip open on their own. He might approach, or he might just continue acting suspicious - there is nothing about this situation that he trusts. It has to be a trick.

Being without his scar... his mark, his brand... it's surreal. He can still see it in his mind, but it's not there. He doesn't even know how people will react to him without it, or if they even will at all.]

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[flowers-suck.livejournal.com]

[She stares at the ends of the wimpy kitchen knives sticking out of his pockets and sighs.]

[She approaches him, hand on the hilt of her sword.]

You must be new, but at least you have the brains to grab some type of weapon.

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

[Zuko whirls, whipping out said blades(hey, at least they're the large kind!) though for once he has the sense to not immediately attack.]

New? Who are you? Tell me everything you know!

[flowers-suck.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't bother to draw her sword, she doesn't need it yet. Instead, she fishes around in her pocket, and passes him a letter. It's a rushed scrawl.]

This (http://flowers-suck.livejournal.com/1397.html#cutid2) will help explain things. It's messy, but I had to hand copy it.

A

[notsaul.livejournal.com]

[HEY JUST WALKING INTO THE KITCHEN FOR BREAKFAST

NOT WEARING A SHIRT

NOT SEEING ANYTHING WRONG HERE]

'Morning.

A

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

[ZUKO IS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO TOPLESS LADIES]

Who are you?!

[notsaul.livejournal.com]

Annie.

What up? You must be new and shit.

A

[sturmbahnfurher.livejournal.com]

[Hey new not!son. Not!dad doesn't really give a shit about you being here. He's gotten used to people being droned and undroned constantly, of the members of his household shifting constantly.

But he must admit. He's impressed by your decision to immediately arm yourself.]

A wise choice, young man.

A

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

My swords and abilities were taken from me. I had to improvise.

Who are you?

[Notably more calm than he might usually be. It probably has something to do with the compliment.]

A

[sturmbahnfurher.livejournal.com]

The Major.

[He'll just go to the cupboard, getting two glasses before heading towards the stove and a kettle.]

You've currently been kidnapped by a group of people who wish you to act the part of a "son" in a make-believe family in this town, modeled after the 1950s America if that means anything to you. You can usually get away with not following its rules, although not doing so enough or loud enough can result in punishment.

I fill the role of the father in this house, though I have no intention of lording over or commanding you. You may do as you please as long as you also grant me my space.

Would you like some tea?

B

[foalingaround.livejournal.com]

[From just a couple houses down, a winged pony seems to be making her way out of the house when she catches sight of Zuko.

As she heads down the road, she gives him a friendly nod.]

Hey there.

Re: B

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

[Winged pony... not the weirdest animal he's seen. Talking, though, is strange.]

Do you live here?

Re: B

[foalingaround.livejournal.com]

Yup! You new here?

Action ☆ B

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

[ Surprise! Rika walks behind him and speaks up. Those knives in his pockets caught her attention and she's worried, despite the ditzy smile. ]

mi~i. Sir, good day! Where are you headed?

Re: Action ☆ B

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

[Zuko whirls, whipping the knives out and dropping into a fighting stance, before even realizing who's talking to him.

Maybe startling the kid with the knives isn't the best idea.]

Action ☆ B

[badend-replay.livejournal.com]

[ Rika might jump a bit, but she is otherwise okay with having knives and fighting stances whipped out at her. ]

m-mi! I am sorry! I am not trying to startle you, sir!

Is everything okay?

[burnmycapital.livejournal.com]

[Watching the kid with the weird hairstyle.

Just.

Watching.]

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

What are you looking at?!

action a;

[eternalfuture]

[Usagi's used to it and she's used to being quiet when she goes downstairs. She tries not to approach anyone on her way out the door.

Except who are we kidding; this is Usagi. She trips over her own two feet.]

Re: action a;

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

[It doesn't help that being kidnapped puts Zuko in an easily-startled mood; at the crash, he freezes.]

Who's there?!

B

[motherofjegus.livejournal.com]

[She doesn't really know that he's just as new as she is, but she can't help but notice that he is carrying weapons with him. This place doesn't seem that bad that one needed to have a weapon on their person at all time. Although she was told that it's dangerous here.]

Are weapons needed on such a frequent basis that you insist on carrying them around? At least invest in a proper holster to prevent your pants from ripping!

Re: B

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

I don't plan on being here long enough to need one, and I'm not going without weapons when I've been kidnapped. Now who are you?

b.

[spiraldoll.livejournal.com]

Sir, that is not a very good place to keep knifes. [[she sounds a little worried. his pants are ruined, how awful!]]

Re: b.

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

I don't have a sheathe, and I want to keep my hands free. What do you suggest?

B

[fated_blade]

I am quite sure that is not how you are supposed to carry those.

Re: B

[blood-royal.livejournal.com]

There's not a better way right now. Isn't there some more important information you could be giving me?