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[OPEN] earth rumble yeaaaaa

Date & Time: Monday, March 18, 2:00 pm
Location: a small open area wedged between buildings just outside the Hold.
Characters: Toph Beifong (

barefootbender) and you!
Summary: There was quite a lot of interest in Toph's earthbending, and she isn't going to pass up a chance to show off to everyone! Toph puts out a message to the network telling people where to go if they want to see (or if they wanna challenge her!), and everyone is invited. Snarkiness, blind jokes and amazing earthkaratemagic ensue. (Either prose or brackets are fine.)
Warnings: none anticipated

[Around lunchtime on March 18, the following video message is posted to the network:]

HELLO, fellow Transports! Today's your lucky day! I, Toph Beifong, greatest earthbending master who ever lived, teacher of Avatar Aang, have decided to take out some time to display my talent for the curious. I know some of you that I talked to a coupla weeks ago wanted to see, so here's your chance.

And more specifically... I'm gonna take some challengers! So if you think you can take me on, let's go! I'd like to see you try.

[The camera swings away from her face and down at the floor, where there's an incredibly intricate and detailed model of the streets outside of the hold, that appears to be made out of rock. A little stone figure of Toph is standing in an open area about 5 minutes away from the apartments.]

I found a little bit of space, so come to this spot. I'll be ready at about 2 pm.

A.

Toph told everyone 2 pm because she wanted a little time to get this area ready. It's actually pretty small, so it's really not ideal for the kind of enormous show she'd like to put on for everyone, but it'll do. As far as she can tell through her feet, this city stretches on for miles and miles and miles. It's amazing, really - even bigger than Ba Sing Se, and Ba Sing Se was enormous - and unlike Ba Sing Se, the earth below is almost entirely covered in rock and metal over that entire expanse of city. It's pretty crazy, this future stuff.

If you get there early enough, or maybe if you just happen to come across her, you'll find her lounging on the ground eating instant ramen out of a styrofoam cup, or squashing back down her "map," or clearing out chunks of broken asphalt and cinder block by sending them to the tops of the surrounding buildings with a swipe of her fist. She seems pretty focused on these little tasks.

B.

At 2 pm, whether people are there or not, she's ready. It's time for some exercise after sitting around for two weeks. She stretches, does some push ups and sit ups, and finally plants her feet flat on the ground. Thrusting her arms forward, a sheet of rock suddenly sprouts from the ground, and she turns about 30 degrees and does it again, until there's a ring around her.

Whether you just want her to show you some tricks, or you want to challenge her, it's best to just walk up and announce yourself!

...Otherwise you might get a sidelong, suspicious glance from her as she waits for you to say something, especially if you're a stranger or someone she's never met in person.

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A metal clad giant watches her, the only sound the buzzing of his powered armor as he shifts slightly, watching her motions. Eventually, he clumps heavily towards her, and rumbles in a voice a little too deep to be entirely human.

"I'll confess to being curious as to what you're about."

That's about all she gets as a greeting, the gunmetal figure looking her up and down thoughtfully. Mostly, Priad is just curious what the tiny little girl will do.

[ The girl watches Toph toss the rubble away for a moment before speaking up. ]

How do you do that?

Coby had always been one to appreciate exhibitions--there had always been a few Marines inspired to fight with one another for the sake of petty things and important things alike. Duels were not uncommon, especially not if even Admirals could partake in them. He stood out and watched Toph clear the area for her ring, adjusting the set of his saber so he could get into the habit of feeling it out.

Given her abilities, he wasn't certain how many people would actually be able to trump her. Whatever Devil Fruit she ate, he was certain it was a paramecia, though. His needless jargon and terminology would be vastly appreciated by only a handful of people.

[Geokinesis isn't entirely new to her, but it's still novel enough to catch her attention, which is why Steph suits up and heads out to the area Toph advertised.

She arrives early, but finds a spot on a nearby building, perching still and silent while Toph demonstrates to the gathered crowd and spars with any volunteers. It isn't until the crowd thins out that Batgirl jumps down to ground level. Her footfalls are light, nigh silent, despite the heavy boots; you can't sneak up on Batman without being light on your feet.]

Is earthbending common where you're from?

[She hasn't decided whether she wants to try sparring with the girl - it's definitely a possibility, hence the suit rather than civvies - so for now she's just going to indulge her curiosity.]

Hermione was looking forward to seeing earthbending. Aside from Korra, there weren't any benders left in Paradisa. She was grateful Toph was willing to demonstrate. She arrived by foot, not wanting to startle the blind girl with the loud crack of an Apparation.

"Hello, Toph," she greeted the girl pleasantly. "It's Hermione."

ctsv is on this. He doesn't just challenge people and then completely forget about it! So he's there just shortly before 2pm, quiet, silent, watching her set up the ring -- and attributes her earthbending to magic of some sort. Damn. Ever-changing terrain might be a pain to deal with, but if he's quick enough on his feet, it souldn't matter much.

He scales his way up the wall of the ring until he's right at the top. It takes him a while.

Once there, he cups his hands around his mouth, and shouts as loud as he can.

"Hey! Over here!" ctsv hesitates on how to introduce himself. "It's C. 'c' 't' 's' 'v'."

Edited ("hesitates on how to hesitate" yes that was exactly what i meant thank u brain) 2013-03-22 16:51 (UTC)

I'm surprised you haven't built yourself an earthbending arena yet.

Kyouko hadn't caught the announcement, but she wanders around enough to know when something's up.

Something is most certainly up. The ground, to be exact. She watches, impressed despite herself, when a rock just shoots out of the air. She knew about magic, of course, but the Puella Magi were more flashy, all bright colors and explosions of light. This was different, and so it was interesting. The girl in the center of the makeshift arena looks younger than her, but there's something about the ease in which she moves that suggests skill and familiarity. Kyouko knows a fellow soldier when she sees one.

"Oi," she calls out. She's carrying a bag of chips, per usual, and talks as she chews. "What are you doing? What kinda magic is that?"

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