Winter Wonderland: Southern Tribe Style

[kaya_waterwave]

She thought it would be impossible at first: the idea of keeping the area around the Outsider's hotel that cold, and keeping snow on the ground with just the use of water? It sounded crazy, and Katara had been wondered if she was skilled enough to do it. It was why she and Sokka hadn't had their Southern Water Tribe thing: it would have just been

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Outside the Hotel

[kaya_waterwave]

Thanks to Billy's help, this definitely took less of a strain on Katara. The two of them are just putting last minute touches on random snow hills and blowing drifts. Feel free to say hi, or start up a snowball fight.

There's snow forts!

Re: Outside the Hotel

[i_am_the_bafo]

Three of Zetta's minions were having a vigorous snowball fight that ranged across the length and breadth of the snow field, laughing and giggling despite the fact that it was honestly pretty vicious.

Meanwhile, if one looked closely, the bottom edge of a discarded book could be seen sticking out of a snow drift. In the air, the faintest of snow-muffled profanities.

Re: Outside the Hotel

[kaya_waterwave]

Katara definitely made sure that she steered clear of the snowball fight, even though she was pretty pleased they were having a snowball fight in the first place.

She was, however, curious as to where Overlord Zetta was up to in all of this, and was horrified to see him shoved into the snow.

"Overlord Zetta! Are you ok?"

Re: Outside the Hotel

[i_am_the_bafo]

Frankly, it's a miracle the snow hasn't melted from the sheer vehemence of his cursing.

Luckily, the Sacred Tome is tough and very water-resistant, especially with a demon soul possessing it. So Zetta was probably okay physically. Mentally... well, it's not the worst he'd endured, but his poor dignity.

"Get me outta here!"

Hotel Lobby

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Here Katara decided to get creative. While there are Christmas, Hannakah, Yule and Kwanzaa decorations, there are seal pelts and beads and faux animal rugs on the floor. There's a cheery fire burning for people who want to warm up and relax, maybe tell a story or two.

[morphitudinous]

Billy had enjoyed the snow for a good long while, but he soon decided to greet everyone in the lobby and speak to everyone there. All that work had been exhausting, but the happiness he saw on the faces was well worth it.

He greeted anyone who chose to come in with a small smile and cup of hot water. The crudely built mugs worked, and the drinking water was a test of his completed purification system. If only he could offer tea or coffee.

"Hey," he'd say, engaging the others. "What's on your mind?"

[kaya_waterwave]

And one of the first people to come in is the person who's been working at this to begin with: Katara's hair is definitely less shiny, her nose looks fairly red, and there's a definite droop to her shoulders. Nevertheless, she is glad to see the warm spot she'd decorated in water tribe motif, and even happier to see who is gathered here.

She walked over and took a long drink of hot water, then put down her mug, taking a breath. "It's pretty cold out there now. There's not a whole lot of people though: I had hoped for a few more."

Not that it bothered her: thanks to Alex, she was actual;ly feeling a lot better.

[morphitudinous]

Billy managed to smile at her, his posture noticeably straighter and mood lighter after the shadow's removal. "I noticed---but at least the mountain's not overcrowded. You have room to do all of your waterbending tricks!"

He flicked some of the melted snow out of his hair, watching as it hit the fire. So it seemed that both of their burdens had been lifted. Peering at her, he noticed that her confidence was restored. Did Alex take his suggestion and eat other shadows?

"You look better," he noted. "And I suspect that it's not just the snow."