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[It's been quiet for a little bit, and that always makes Ellie suspicious. Even without the interference of their captors, it seems like people are still having trouble with this or that. Whether it's the departure of friends, or a misunderstanding, or just... day to day living being kind of rough on someone? She's been seeing it all over the place. She's not used to caring, but with everyone so open in Luceti, it's hard not to.

So, upon discovering what she's been searching for the last several months finally, finally in the library, she makes a decision. If it's peace that they're getting, she's going to enjoy it as much as possible.]

Okay, Luceti...ans, whatever. Time to lighten the mood.

[There's a sound of a page turning, and she clears her throat.]

"Newsflash: Police were called to a daycare... where a three-year-old was resisting a rest." ...eh.

"I did a theatrical performance about puns. Really... it was just a play on words." Psssh. Cute.

"He drove his expensive car into a tree and found out how the Mercedes bends." ...I don't get that one, actually.

"The man who survived mustard gas and pepper spray... is now a seasoned veteran." [Snigger.]

"Did you hear about the guy whose whole left side was cut off? ...He's all right now." Ohhh, ha ha, that one's mean.

[The page turns again.]

Got more where that came from. Anyone else have some jokes to share? We can swap.

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[... Well he can't very well back down now can he? His honor is at stake.]

Two firebenders were in a debate, I heard it was quite a heated discussion.

[Okay, she might've laughed at that, except...]

What's a firebender?

[Fail.]

Uh... someone who can manipulate fire.

...

What's a watch?

It's something you wear on your wrist, tells you what time it is.

There are people who can manipulate fire? You mean, like, fire-breathers at a circus or something?

[She'd read a book... somewhere.]

[He just blinks in confusion at the idea of wearing something that could tell time.]

Well, sometimes but... not exactly?

Wow, could you be a little more vague about it?

[Ugh. Hoes does explain bending this is annoying.]

In my world, there are people who can bend one of the four elements. Water, Earth, Air, or Fire. Firebending isn't just some cheap trick, it takes years of training and dedication. It would be easier to show you.

....Ohhh, wait, like that thing Aang can do with the air? People can do that with fire, too?

Yeah. Water and earth also.

...That's so freaking cool!

[And wow, how useful would that have been against Infected? Fire is their worst enemy.]

Uh... yeah, I guess it is.

[It's normal for him, but yeah... bending is pretty cool.]

Definitely is.

Wait, you said it would be easier to show me... so are you a bender, then?

I'm a firebender.

...Sooo... you can show me then, right?

[This, she's gotta see.]

Yeah, sure.

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