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[polar]

[Congratulations, Exsilium, you are now privy to a very close up view of the Avatar's nose for a good ten seconds before she pulls back and faces the camera with a grin.]

Got it. [Throat clear.] So hi. Welcome to the new guys and girls... and other things. You'll find there are some weird things here, but friendly faces are not in short supply, no matter how many eyes they have. It's pretty neat, actually.

I'm Korra, and this-- [camera moves to show a rather large dog/bear hybrid, then back to Korra] -- is Naga. She's a polar bear dog, and we're from a pretty neat world where some people can control an element. That's called bending. It takes a while to master, but it's totally worth it. If you ever wanna see, let me know; it'll be awesome.

Anyway, I want to hear about what your worlds are like, what people or creatures can do there. We're supposed to work together, so getting to know each other's a step in the right direction.

[She pauses, then smirks.] And if anyone wants to spar, I'll be more than happy to oblige.

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[latkje]

I have a pet bird, he lives mostly to frustrate me.

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[polar]

Uh... neat. [She's not sure how to respond.]

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[standup_for_justice]

It's nice that your pet got to come with you, Miss Korra. I don't have any pets, but my family has horses if we need to get somewhere faster than walking. Keeping one here might be hard, though, to make sure they get enough grain and hay.

Let's see. Where I'm from, people can learn magic, which can do all kinds of things, depending on what type you learn. There's also all kinds of people, like beastmen and dragons and elves -- well, I've never actually met an elf -- who can do things that humans can't.

Oh, and my name's Amelia.

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[polar]

Yeah, keeping things like that here would be a challenge. Plus, I'm not sure I've ever seen one.

[She blinks, curious now.] What's an elf?

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[fitful]

[ HEY KORRA FANCY SEEING YOU AGAIN

grinning excitedly into the camera now!! ]

Me! I want to spar the polar bear dog! Me.

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[polar]

Ummmmm..........

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[chittybang]

Tell me more about this 'element bending,' Korra! I heard you guys have Avatars over in your world.

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[polar]

Well, Asami, I'm glad you asked! The Avatar is the only person in the world who can bend all four elements. He or she serves as the connection between the spirit world and the human world.

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[woahwoahawkward]

[Oh my MAKER Korra that dog

Alistair is already making his adorable puppy-loving eyes at it.]

Oh, who's a big fluffy girl!

[...and then he clears his throat, as if he's remembered he's, you know, also talking to the girl.]

Well!

Ferelden has war dogs smaller than your -- Naga, but they're very intelligent.

We've got far less pleasant things, too, but was there something in particular you're curious about?

We do have magic, at least...

[Quick, Korra, ask him a guiding question before he gets distracted by the fluff again.]

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[polar]

[Korra just smirks now, clearly knowing where this is going.]

You wanna pet her, don't you?

[dusk_and_dawn]

I am quite jealous of your beast. She looks most formidable. I would be interested in seeing this bending as well.

As for my world, I come from Asgard, the realm eternal. It is considered mythic by mortals but 'tis quite real--or was, until its fall.

[polar]

Wanna see bending, huh? You've come to the right place! I happen to be able to bend all four elements.

[This causes her to peer at the camera like it might answer her questions.] Eternal realm? What's that supposed to mean?

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[celestial_wizard]

[ Awww, what a pretty..........big dog. But pretty also. Also it looks big enough to eat someone. Did she mention what a pretty puppy Naga is? ]

She's a beauty~! We don't have animals quite as big of that - unless you count the monsters. But the closest thing to a "pet" might be the Exceeds from Edolas - they resemble cats with wings, and they talk. Even when you wish they wouldn't. Particularly the smart mouthed ones.

You must be Asami-san's friend - she mentioned she came from a place with "bending" when I spoke to her. We don't have that, but we do have magic that lets you manipulate the elements, among other things.

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[polar]

Giant talking cats? I'll probably have to pass. And yeah, Asami's a friend from home. Besides Naga, she's the only one I know here. Did you tell her about the magic thing?

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[failtsuninari]

A polar dog, huh? That's pretty interesting.

I reside in the spiritual realm of my world but occasionally cross to the living realm. The animals there are mostly of supernatural origin like nine-tailed foxes, cay demons, and dream eaters. Most are able to talk and if they're strong enough have a humanoid form they can shapeshifted into.

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[polar]

You live in the spirit world? What's it like there?

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[moralperil]

[staring

staring

STARING SO INTENSELY YOU HAVE NO IDEA

maybe he's forgotten his tablet is on and then]

I'd really like to meet Naga! Can I pet her?!

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[polar]

Man, I had no idea she'd get so much attention. [She grins.] But she is pretty amazing.

Sure thing!

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[inanimates]

In my world "polar bears" and "dogs" are separate animals.

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[polar]

[Korra sticks out her tongue.]

Sounds boring.

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[orgiamode]

[Hmmm, bending sounds useful, but like everyone else, Aigis is fixated on something else.]

Are animals like that common in your world?

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[polar]

Like Naga? Yeah, they're common enough in the poles, but she's the only tame one.

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[fintastic]

[ That's ringing a bell, where has she... oh! ]

Wait, bending? Like... waterbending?

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[polar]

Yeah. How'd you know?

[demonbloodblade]

What weapons do you use?

[polar]

No weapons, but I make do. [She sounds a little smug.]

[tyrians]

teach me how to bend

[polar]

It's not something anyone can learn. You're either born with it or not.

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[payback]

Wow, what are you going to feed that dog?

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[polar]

She's been eating fish and meat from the restaurants, but it's getting expensive.

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[ungodly]

[ after her Holy shit that thing is scary Heather decides to be her usual rude self. ]

Polar bear dog. Real creative. [ a pause. ] Uh, by 'element', do you mean, like, hydrogen and the noble gases and protons? Or is there some miscommunication going on here?

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[polar]

No, I mean water, earth, fire, and air. What are you talking about?

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[musclebeast]

D --> Is bending a magic or a science

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[polar]

Neither.

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[trickstermentor]

Goodness, that is quite the spectacular animal you have there! Tell me, is she more canine or ursine in her behaviour?

[Because she looks like she would be great fun to hug and while he is certainly more partial to cats, he wouldn't say no to one of those!]

So as for this 'bending' of yours... you mention that it is a skill available only to 'some.' Is that due to genetics or some other factor?

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[polar]

She is amazing, but what are you talking about? She behaves like a polar bear dog.

[Good job, Korra.]

You're either born a bender or you're not. That's about it.

[asskickersunite]

[At the sight of Naga, Eddie's eyes just light up]

So, what, does she eat the mail man instead of just chasing them?

[polar]

As long as the mailman's a nice guy, she's fine.

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[medusalith]

Only one element per individual? How, if I might ask, do they come by this talent?

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[polar]

They're born with the ability, and they master it over time.

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[sunstrokes]

-- Woah! That giant thing's your pet?

[ if he saw a fiend like that coming towards him, he'd probably take out his sword, not a leash... ]

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[polar]

Yup! [This smile.]

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[bratworth]

My reality was pleasantly devoid of supernatural nonsense.

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[polar]

That sounds boring.

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[priad]

A polar bear dog? Interesting, is it a stable hybrid? How did it come about? I have been told tales of hunting polar bears, and had to kill one once to save my Apothecary, but I've never seen one crossed with a dog.

Tell me about it.

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[polar]

You ask a lot of questions.

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[ex_bastardized62]

[ Seifer'll perk up at the mention of a spar. He'll leave the snark for now about how he doesn't want to be able to count how many nose hairs she's got showing on the network. ]

Spar, huh?

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[polar]

Yeah, what about it?

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[deadlier]

Hello, Korra.

[ a beat. ]

I would like to see this ... bending. If you don't mind showing me.

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[polar]

Hey, Hanna! I don't mind at all. When did you wanna see?

((ooc; assuming they're acquainted, roommates and all. that okay?))