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[beifongbandit]

[voice]

Okay, City, here's the thing. The newbies from my world have brought in something called pro-bending, and I want in. You need an earthbender, a firebender, and a waterbender, and I figure I can count on Char for the fire part. Sorry, Stutters, but I saw her first. Anyway, I'm recruiting someone with water powers. You don't have to call it bending, you just have to be good at it.

Come by the Jasmine Dragon if you're interested. If you can hold your own in a fight, you're in.

[ Yes, Toph. Show all these teenagers who are older than you. ]

Comments

[zipperbent]

You're making me sound like a one-trick poodle pony.

[beifongbandit]

Well, the earthbending still needs work, so it's one trick for now. I could call you Poodlepony!

[zipperbent]

For now! But you have to admit I'm improving.

[pause]

Or you could just call me Bolin? Which happens to be my name?

[beifongbandit]

Improving veeeeeeeeeeeeeery slowly.

What would be the fun in that? I never call my students by their names.

[zipperbent]

You make my heart hurt. How will I go on.

[pauuuuuuuuuuuuuuuse. oh poop.] Okay, okay, that's true, I know the stories. A nickname from Toph Bei Fong is an honor.

But please don't let it be Stutters or Poodlepony. Please.

[beifongbandit]

I'll take your opinion into consideration. Prince Whine.

[ They just get worse, I'm afraid. ]

[zipperbent]

[You can't see it, Toph, but he's hanging his head.]

At least I'm not Scullery Boy Whine.

[beifongbandit]

There's always a good side to look for.