step three

[bolder]

Who: Toph Beifong (and you maybe)
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: On Arslae
When: Tuesday afternoon, 12/22

We're done on this planet now, right?

[The comm shows Toph wrapped in a few blankets, sitting on the stone floor as close to the fire place as she safely can. If the scowl on her face is any indication, she's not too thrilled.

Adjusting the blankets, she continues to talk despite any potential muffling her cocoon might provide.]

Ugh, since we'll be here for who knows how long, I wanna keep busy. If anyone has any scrap metal they want made into stuff like weapons or whatever, let me know. I probably won't charge anything for now, since it'll just be busy work. [She pauses, then figures she better explain for the newbies.] I control metal and earth, and it's called bending. That's how I can do this. Okay? Okay.

[An arm retreats from her nest to grab a ceramic cup on the floor next to her. A quick drink later, and her arm's back inside with the rest of her.]

Also if anyone finds land that isn't frozen over, please tell me. It's important. [Not really but shh.]

Oh, right. Allen, Zuko, Sokka, Katara, Beverly, I need to talk to you guys. In person is better, also sooner. Thanks.

[Thus ends this broadcast from Beifong Whining Inc.]

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[dancingmd]

Oh! Then your secret is safe with me.

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[bolder]

[She nods from her blanket lump.]

Thanks. This'll make him really happy.

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[dancingmd]

[Beverly smiles. Even though Toph can't see it, she can probably hear it in Beverly's voice.]

I'm sure he will be. I take it you've met them already? His siblings? What are they like?

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[bolder]

I've met his brother over the comms. He was a jerk. And I haven't talked to his sister.

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[dancingmd]

A jerk? Why do you say that?

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[bolder]

I was trying to be helpful. [She pauses, giving it a chance to sink in. Not like that's her intention or anything.]

He was just rude and demanding. There was no point to that.

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[dancingmd]

Ah. [Probably has to do something with their family's status... she remembers Bran referring to commoners as "smallfolk." Or, perhaps it's even more basic than that:] How long has he been here, do you know?

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[bolder]

He just got here, he's on the Marsiva now. I get being unnerved or whatever, but there's a line.

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[dancingmd]

[Hm.]

Do you think it will continue to be a problem, once he has time to adjust to being here?