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Ba Sing Se / Re: The Hell is Lake Laogai?
« Last post by Lilibeth Ambershard on December 24, 2013, 02:29:26 am »
Lilibeth, who at this point had begun to drum her fingers on the bar as she awaited the arrival of someone to speak to for information, looked up for a moment in surprise as she was addressed.

Her expression of mild surprise became just a little more obvious as she took in the sight of the woman who sat beside her, although her gaze was both surprised and a little appreciative, the earthbender unable to keep her eyes from roaming briefly over the darker woman's shapely form. Still not as cute as Corelia, Lilibeth thought to herself, but she had an exotic and good-humoured air about her, which Lili couldn't deny was a little enticing.

Shaking her head to clear it of the thoughts that had sprung up upon the new arrival's arrival, Lilibeth tilted her head to eye her curiously, waiting until she had finished speaking to reply, her voice and expression a little more steady than it had been a moment ago.
"Nah, this is my first time here, and thanks for the advice, but I think I can take care of myself." Lili replied, voice only wavering a little, defending herself not being something Lili was really worried about.

"Oh.. well, actually, I'm here for some information. I need to know some things about a place called Lake Laogai." Lilibeth replied, her face blooming in a faint blush after she had deciphered what the new arrival was talking about by referring to something "personal." As tempting as that might be, she had to stay on track, all she needed from this place was information, and she hoped her new.. friend, would be able to help somehow in that respect.
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Ba Sing Se / Re: The Hell is Lake Laogai?
« Last post by Ma Lynn on December 24, 2013, 01:45:08 am »
As it so happened, 'Lynn's slow meandering path through the Den had left her close to the entrance when a dark-haired woman stepped into the bar. While 'Lynn didn't pay any mind to this at first, her attention was quickly caught when the woman coughed a bit... Giving 'Lynn a signal that maybe this woman wasn't so acclimated to being in smoky environments. Which meant she was a new customer in her Den. Smirking and watching the woman walk through her bar as if she was prey, 'Lynn waited until the woman sat down at the bar before slowly sauntering her way over and slipping into the seat next to the woman without asking for an invitation.

"Ju don't come he'a very often, do ju girly?" 'Lynn asked, an almost mischievious look in her blue eyes as she glanced over to the woman beside her. "A friendly tip between ju an' me--an' dis one be free--I wouldn't look too much like a sca'a'd kitten. Some o' de guys he'a, dey like to prey on dat kind o' t'ing. What brings ju to de Vipa' Den, lil' kitten? Come to fo'aget, o'a ah' ju lookin' fo'a somet'in' a lil' mo'a... personal?"
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Ba Sing Se / Re: The Hell is Lake Laogai?
« Last post by Lilibeth Ambershard on December 24, 2013, 01:12:00 am »
Lilibeth approached the.. establishment, in which she hoped to find her answers, somewhat nervously.
Still, she tried not to show her nervousness in her expression or tread, keeping her face neutral, and steps determined, as she pushed open the Den's (rather grand) door, and entered.

The scent of smoke in the air didn't exactly do wonders for her mood or determination either, the earth-bender coughing a little at the thick scent in the air. At least it wasn't choking; there seemed to be some kind of ventilation to keep it from growing too thick, which Lili was rather appreciative of.

As she was greeted by the gentle buzzing of a myriad of closed conversations, Lili paused, unsure of who to approach for information, and, in fact, unsure of how things operated here at all. This showed a little, as the dark-haired woman approached the nearest bar-like structure she could find, dark green eyes scanning the Den with a mixture of curiosity, and uncertainty.
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Ba Sing Se / Re: The Hell is Lake Laogai?
« Last post by Ma Lynn on December 24, 2013, 12:53:02 am »
"He'a, bredda. Jur Stonebreak'a Brew," Ma'Lynn said as she set down a mug of some kind of foaming drink down on a table in front of one of the patrons in her Den. She offered him a wink and a gentle pat on the shoulder as she passed, the bangles looped around her wrists and ankles jingling together with her movements. The wink, of course, wasn't sincere at all, but was just a ploy in order to con the man out of leaving a few more coins than normal as a tip. Common practice in the Den, but apparently something often welcomed as it was something that rarely ever failed, even for the other barmaids she'd hired to help keep the Den running smoothly.

Grinning a little bit to herself, Ma'Lynn took a deep breath and inhaled the sweet scent some of the hookas being smoked in the corner were emitting, infusing the Den with one of the only kinds of shisha that 'Lynn allowed to be smoked in her establishment, mostly because of its pleasant, calming scent. The smoke wasn't allowed to linger and hinder vision inside of the Den however, as various holes near the ceiling of the Den provided ample air ventilation. Just one more way 'Lynn kept her pride and joy accessible to all.

Unfortunately, it was a somewhat slow day. Middle of the week wasn't usually the best for business, but even then, that didn't keep the Den from pulling in quite a few heads to partake in its services. It wasn't packed, but there were enough people for a quiet buzz of overlapping conversation to be present, drowning out any one conversation from being heard unless someone listened hard enough.

Listen is exactly what 'Lynn did though. Grinning to herself, she slowly wandered the Den, picking out tidbits of conversation before stopping to occupy herself with something somewhere nearby where she could eavesdrop, sometimes even not even hiding that she was listening in--or, chiming in on the conversation herself before moving on to different pastures. It was a slow day, but it was a good day.

 It was just a shame that nothing particularly interesting had happened yet.
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Ba Sing Se / The Hell is Lake Laogai?
« Last post by Lilibeth Ambershard on December 23, 2013, 05:34:31 pm »
Lilibeth ascended quickly, her lithe frame making its way to the rooftops of Ba-Sing-Se, in order to afford her a better view of the vast, sprawling city.

Although meeting the twins had been a welcome distraction, Lilibeth was an angry earthbender with a mission. She needed to find out why exactly the Dai-Li had been after her, although it clearly had something to do with her parents, a place called Lake Laogai, and something about her "not doing much thinking afterwards", or something.

Still, one thing was clear to the short-haired bender; she needed information on this Lake. If possible, its location. She had never heard of it before now, but she figured someone must know about it, and if there was one place in Ba-Sing-Se she was guaranteed to find information, it was The Viper Den.

Lilibeth was only a young woman, and although she could certainly appreciate an attractive body, be it male or (in particular) female, she didn't possess enough of a libido or taste for alcohol to have visited the Den before now.
She had heard a reasonably large amount about it, though, from her family's rather disgusting guards, and if it was as valuable a resource for those in need of rumours as claimed by said guards, then it could be essential in finding out what her family and the Dai Li were planning.

So, taking a deep breath, Lilibeth jumped from the city's rooftops and returned to the streets, heading unerringly downwards into the lower areas of the immense city, in search of the Den, and the information she hoped she would find within.
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Characters / Re: Ma'Lynn
« Last post by Ma Lynn on December 22, 2013, 12:41:45 pm »
The Viper Den, often referred to by most residents of Ba Sing Se as the Jewel of the Slums. This popular drinking hole is situated inside of Ba Sing Se's lower wall, rested right up against its middle wall, and is referred to this way for its appearance and service. Besides being a renowned place for drinking and socializing, it's also a hot spot for rumors and information. The Paramour seems to enjoy this side of her Den's nature, and can often be seen partaking in these rumors, whether it be listening, creating, or spreading.

The Den boasts one other thing that has helped spread its popularity: prostitutes. The finest, cleanest prostitutes around, in fact. The second floor of the large establishment is where both men and women go to find a bit of companionship, and this floor--much like the rest of the Den--is kept safe by some of the bodyguards that the Paramour has on constant watch. These courtesans, both male and female, are deemed the cleanest because no one person is admitted entry without some official document stating that they themselves are clean. 

Despite the less-than-moral character of the Den, the establishment is actually kept in pristine condition. Neither the Paramour or her bodyguards facilitate any kind of violence or conflict, and if any budding situation that could be deemed dangerous or hazardous raises its ugly head, it is quickly thrown outside without remorse. Their business is always welcomed back at later date, of course, but the Paramour prides herself greatly on her Den's reputation, and has strived to keep it a place people continue wanting to go back to.
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Characters / Ma'Lynn
« Last post by Ma Lynn on December 22, 2013, 12:41:33 pm »
Name: Ma'Lynn, Paramour of the Viper Den
Gender: Female
Age: 31
Bender type: Earth

Likes: humor, dance, good stories, acting, philosophy

Dislikes: mindless do-gooders,  loss of freedom, being forced into something, attempts at guilting her.

Appearance: 'Lynn is a fairly tall women with dark, chocolate skin and short, equally dark hair typically styled into a fauxhawk. Her ears, brows and nose are all pierced with silver studs and clips--though not to excession--each piercing easily standing out against her skin. Her lips are free of these adornments save for the usual smirk of amusement there, making it constantly seem as if she knew something that others may not, or that she was laughing at the situation at hand.

On her wrists and ankles are a multitude of loose fitting bangles, all of which jingle with every step and movement she makes, though this seems more to aid her dancing than to be obnoxious. Her clothes are usually kept simple: her preference seems to be a black, sleeveless vest that cuts short a little bit above her navel, and a flowing skirt whose hem ends about mid-calf, displaying the bangles on her ankles as well as her bare feet.

Personality: It's difficult to peg 'Lynn, even to anyone who's known her for some time. She's quick to change alliances when one faction no longer benefits her, or if a different faction amuses or interests her in a great way... mostly the latter, as history stands.

Even when she's having simple conversation with new people, her tendency to not take much seriously makes her confusing, and potentially dangerous to talk to. When one can actually understand her past her accent, her words and intentions are often not what they appear, given that she loves to act for her own amusement.



Bio: 'Lynn doesn't talk much about her past. Typically when the question is broached, she tells each questioner a different story, or just dodges it entirely. She enjoys keeping people guessing and thinking, and she's not afraid to lie to assist that.

What is commonly known, however, is that she's an earth bender, and that she is the owner of the infamous Viper Den, located in Ba Sing Se's lower ring.

Relationship status: unknown. Seems more interested in short flings than anything binding and long term
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Ba Sing Se / Re: Jenny to Joo Dee
« Last post by Argentine on December 21, 2013, 05:55:49 am »
(Not sure how Bart ignored/got through an entire rock wall between him and he Earth King but okaaaay.. :P)

"Move? If you say so." The Earth Bender remarked as she charged towards the Bat before skidding to a halt and swinging her arms into a punching motion towards him. Her fists actually disk game any contact with him, at least not directly anyway. The ground swallowed up the Bat's feet just past his ankles, before dragging him back t the other side of the room. A slab of rock followed soon after to pin him against the wall, "Stop forcing me to do this, Bats, because I don't particularly want to."
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Ba Sing Se / Re: Jenny to Joo Dee
« Last post by The Bat on December 19, 2013, 11:04:45 pm »
"I said MOVE!" He instructed pulling out a mechanical claw from underneath his cloak. Pressing the buttion it hit the wall and bounced around the wall grabbing the King. With a pull Bat yanked him around then knocking the Earth King out by slamming his head into the ground.
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Ba Sing Se / Re: Jenny to Joo Dee
« Last post by Argentine on December 19, 2013, 09:57:36 pm »
Argentine kicked the ground before brining her arms up, a rectangular slab of rock was punched upward in between the two young men, "Not until you tell me what's going on here. I don't want to fight either one of you."
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