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[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

[ It was quiet. The weather was nice. Azula curled up beneath a tree with her books in the Quad, taking advantage of the lack of others to catch up with schoolwork. She felt like she lacked excitement-- she didn't yet have cause to ruin the Avatar and his friends lives and she didn't feel like killing Zuko just yet.

Zuko.

She sighed as she flipped a page in her textbook. She didn't like that they had managed to get to Zuko. He liked to pretend that he was still on her side but she knew better, of course. She had lost her brother. And while trying to convince Sokka she wasn't all that bad either was a nice plan, she doubted she could ever truly play her part correctly and murder Aang. Though she couldn't exactly say she didn't enjoy the company of the boomerang boy-- something that made her cringe and miss home even more.

Lack of excitement.

She glanced up from her book out at the silent courtyard and flopped back in the grass, holding her book up, lazily reading the text. ]

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[fierybluebird]

Hey there Princess.

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

You better have a good reason for talking to me.

[fierybluebird]

[Tosses her the Rounds list and dates folder.]

Business as usual, eh.

I wouldn't dare deign to bother her royal highness with something frivolous after all. [It'd be sarcastic except it's so deadpan it's actually impossible to tell if he means it or not.]

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

[ She flipped through the folder, barely paying attention to anything Marco was saying. ]

I think we should have a meeting sometime this week to discuss the leadership position that still remains open and a few concerns I have regarding the club.

[fierybluebird]

Sounds good to me, eh. I'll just leave you to make the arrangements.

[xiiicard.livejournal.com]

[Having spotted Azula, Ryoji decided that now would be a good a time as any to finally get to know the girl better and see if maybe he could figure out why everyone was warning him about her.]

Are you reading for pleasure or are you reading for class?

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

I doubt I would be reading about Chemistry for pleasure.

[ She shut the book and turned her head to look Ryoji up and down before pulling herself up into a sitting position. ]

[xiiicard.livejournal.com]

You never know. Maybe you could be reading up on how to make something explode with chemicals.

[And Ryoji just sits himself down next to her, not in the least bit worried or turned off.]

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

[ Azula scooted herself a good distance away from him but discreetly enough that it looked more like she was trying to make herself comfortable instead of away from him. ]

And you are talking to me because... ?

[xiiicard.livejournal.com]

Well because we're classmates and in the same committee together. That, and I wouldn't pass up the opportunity to talk and get to know a beautiful lady like yourself better.

I PROMISE I WILL UPKEEP THIS THREAD. >.> I SWEAR IT. <3

[bendthis.livejournal.com]

[It's a beautiful day.

Okay, it's a little warm but hey, Sokka has ice in his blood! He's just a cool guy, and...

Get it? COOL GUY?]

Man, I crack myself up. You appreciate my humor, don't you Mr Stuffypants? I know. I know you do. Iknowyouapprectiatemy--

[Sokka stops mid-coo to the kitten on his shoulder as he catches sight of the movement of red across the Quad. Azula. Holding a finger to his lips to motion the kitten to quietness, Sokka takes cover behind a bench. He NEEDS to get to the other side of the Quad... but she's right in the middle!

Breathe. He can do this. Master of the Sneak Attack.

Only without so much of the attacking because man, burning hair smells really, really terrible and he'd like to not be Sok-ka-que.

GET IT??

Ahem.

Bench to bush! Complete! Bush to tree. Tree to... little weird fountain statue-thingy! Okay. Close now. Quiet. He scuttles out from behind the statue and absolutely makes it to a potted plant. Phew. And--]

YOU BETTER D':

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

[ What is he, stupid?

Of course she knew the answer to that automatically, but sometimes the things Sokka did seemed to just make her wonder in disbelief how many times he had been dropped as a child. He should know better than anyone that she'd be aware of almost anything going on in the Quad, despite appearing to be concerned with her book.

She had heard him talk to himself immediately, her eyes barely peeking over the top of the book to glance over at him and watch him hide behind the bench.

Then the bush.

Then the tree. And the fountain. And the plant? Oooh, Sokka. ]

It's cute, what you're doing. Of course, I noticed you long before you even hid behind the bench.

[ She slammed the book shut, eyes wondering over his form. ]

What is that?

*grovels*

[bendthis.livejournal.com]

[Sokka freezes, arms up at angles to hide behind the fronds of the potted plant.] Er.

[Clearing his throat he starts... petting the plant. Yup. He's just a guy, petting a plant. Not hiding from a girl, pffffft where'd she come up with that crazy idea?] Don't know what you're talking about.

[Sokka straightens his uniform (... HEY ITS HARD WASHING THE ONE OUTFIT HE SHOWED UP IN EVERY NIGHT IN THE SINK YOU TRY IT THESE STUPID SINKS HERE ARE REALLY TINY but don't get him wrong, he does appreciate the running water. Better than having a bender around. WAY BETTER since he can keep from getting drenched.) and steps out from behind the plant with one last pet of frond.] What is what? [He looks around.] Do I have something on my face?

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

The creature, you imbecile.

[ Why did she even bother talking to him again? While it started out as amusement moments like these made it torture. She gathered her books together and stacked them up before returning her attention to Sokka. ]

Or are you going to try to pretend I never actually saw it, too?

NOTIF FAIL ADVISORY

[bendthis.livejournal.com]

Oh. Why didn't you just say that? [He's inclined to be... well, if not NICE to Azula, then, maybe. Uh. Civil. Right, civil. Because Gran-gran would have said that even the worst people might just need a little kindness (while she was spanking him) and Azula was definitely one of the worst people.

He wishes the sun would stop making deep red highlights in her dark hair. Sokka definitely blames Marco for him noticing stuff like that. Grell too.] Mr Stuffypants. [Said Mr Stuffypants is pried off Sokka's shoulder with a mewl as he walks forward and he hands the ball of fluffs out...

Only to snatch him away.] You can't roast him. Really. It's a kitten. It's alive and has feelings, Azula, and I know you don't care but just...

Just don't roast him, okay?

[watertides.livejournal.com]

[Katara had arrived into the Quad to check up on the small Garden sectioned off to the side, specifically for her Home Economics class. It was their task to maintain the plant growth there, and it'd become routine for Katara to at least pass by once a day or so to water her pomegranate tree.

She didn't notice Azula as she passed by the tree the Firebender had situated herself under, oblivious to those who populated the outdoor area as she made her way to her destination.]

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

[ Ah. It was moments like these where she was delighted to be out in the Quad and not actually get any work done. She shut her book and watched Katara go, oblivious to all, and gathered up her things to quietly follow her. Of course, seeing the garden project she had only made her chuckle and lose her sneaky. ]

What a nice little garden.

[watertides.livejournal.com]

[Her body froze at the voice, and even the water in the pitcher she'd been holding cooled over. Katara definitely didn't expect to bump into Azula anywhere near the garden; it doesn't seem to be her scene. Finally Katara continued to water the plant, though her body was still tense.]

It's for my Home Economics class. [She's sure that Azula doesn't care, but Katara has no interest in entertaining the princess.]

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

Ah-- I see. So if anything happened to it your grade would suffer, then?

[watertides.livejournal.com]

[At her words, Katara whipped around and jabbed the water pitcher in a (hopefully) threatening manner towards the Fire Princess.]

Don't even try anything.

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

[Luki's en route to the Training Center with her gunblade. She just happens to be passing the Quad on her way when she spots Azula inside and walks in to say hello]

Hi big sis Azula!

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

Luki. It's been a while.

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

How are you, big sis? I'm taking gunblade class! It's awesome!

[bitterfire.livejournal.com]

I'm sure with you anything dealing with sharp objects in a class would be rather exciting.

[dangerousthings.livejournal.com]

Well, gunblades are extra awesome because then it's like I can combine Noki's fighting style with mine.

Oh! And I tried to play tag with Katara, but she yelled at me for bringing a knife along.