[Video]

[unyieldingwater]

[ THe NV clicks on and transmits the sound of sniffing and a black blob. The blob proves to be a nose, as someone bemusedly utters, 'Hey, come away from that.' Katara's voice, and then Katara's hand as she shoos the dog away and comes into view. There are a few paint cans on the floor in front of her, unopened. Until, at least, Katara draws water

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[fifth_kazekage]

[He is intrigued by her demonstration of water abilities, and watches for a few seconds longer before remarking candidly.] Skill isn't required to move furniture.

[unyieldingwater]

[ Katara grins in faint amusement. ] No, but strength is - and this couch weighs a ton. I'd almost swear it was bolted to the floor.

[fifth_kazekage]

[Oh. So that is what she meant.]

Do you need assistance?

[unyieldingwater]

Yeah, if you're offering. I managed to move the lighter things, like a few chairs and tables, but the couches are still in the way.

[Video]

[heart_is_steel]

Wow! That's amazing! How do you do that?

[He was going to mention being good at moving furniture, but Alphonse is too busy staring at the screen, mystified by her manipulation of the water.]

[Video]

[unyieldingwater]

Huh? Do what? [ She always forgets people don't seem to know waterbenders even now. ] You mean my waterbending?

[Video]

[heart_is_steel]

Waterbending?

[It's really the first time he's run into someone else with obvious powers other than his own alchemy.]

Is that what it's called? It's incredible!

[Video]

[unyieldingwater]

[ Gleeeee. Katara did so adore showing off her ability even if that was not necessarily a good thing in this place. ]

Yeah - as far as I can tell, I'm the only waterbender in this place. Or at least I haven't met anyone else with a gift like mine.

[ She'd wonder what was with the armor, but that's kind of rude to ask. Maybe he was a soldier. ]

I don't think I've seen you around before - are you new?

[voice]

[notadartboard]

Ahh, do you need a few strong backs to help you move something, miss?

[voice]

[unyieldingwater]

Actually yeah, I could use the help. The guys that delivered the furniture were charging a ridiculous price just to set it up. I didn't think they'd be that heavy though.

[voice]

[notadartboard]

Well, I happen to be pretty strong if I do say so myself. Tell me where to show up and I'd be glad to help~!

[voice]

[unyieldingwater]

Sure -- [ Oh right, name. ] I'm Katara, by the way. And I'm in Sector 4, two blocks from the Fable Way stop. Do you know where that is?

[video]

[angelify]

I've always been fond of the guitar, personally.

[video]

[unyieldingwater]

The guitar? You must be pretty good then. [ A pause. ] A guitar huh... that isn't too big either.

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[angelify]

[He'll strum a few notes just to show that yes, yes he is.]

I'd like to think so.

It's a fine instrument.

[video]

[unyieldingwater]

That's pretty good! How long did it take you to learn?

[zuzukins]

... I suppose you have all the help you need. [See above comments. Damn those guys! Moving in on his brownie points!]

[Voice]

[unyieldingwater]

[ ... she did not expect a response from him. Give her a minute, because she stares skeptically at the NV first, suspicion almost creeping into her expression. Almost. Skepticism sticks it out though. ]

.. why, are you offering? [ Those brownie points are not exclusively yours! :D ]

[Voice]

[zuzukins]

Maybe. [Now he's sulking. He can't win Katara over if there's competition!]

[Voice]

[unyieldingwater]

[ A pause, and a sigh. Really Zuko? You're really sulking becaues others have offered to help? She'd laugh if it wasn't so ... preposterous! ]

It's not the kind of question that you can just say "maybe" to. Yes or no, were you offering..? [ Because she would possibly maybe accept the help. ]