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[duelkatana]

Characters: Leonardo and OPEN
Date: The first two weeks of August
Location: Throughout Keeliai
Situation: Leo takes his newly-acquired ability to sense bad M-vibes out for a spin. And another spin. And another. Stop the ride; we want to get off.
Warnings/Rating: None, subject to change

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The only way it can be described is a fog. Thick and layered mist settled over the land, the buildings, the people of Keeliai. When he'd first sensed the dark presence, just days after completing his training, it had sent chills of surprise up his spine that settled into a cold weight in his middle. Everywhere he turned, everywhere he went - that dark, heavy feeling, pressing down with such directness that he can hardly believe not every soul on Tu Vishan is able to sense it.

He wonders how long it's been here. And he wonders if there's anywhere it isn't.

Leonardo spends the final days of July to himself, quietly meditating on his newfound ability and the first truth it's revealed to him. But there's a time for reflection, and a time for action - when the next month rolls past, he hasn't found any answers within his own mind. It's time to look for them elsewhere.

Surely there must be some place on the turtle where this dark energy doesn't exist. Right?


[ooc; Leo will be covering just about every accessible inch of Keeliai; PM me if you'd like a threadstarter or feel free to hop in with your own!]

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[raavashing]

[Wan spots Leonardo while he's checking out the Wood sector. He jogged over from one side, grinning at the not-spirit as he called out.]

Leonardo! You look lost. Can I help?

[duelkatana]

[Having his name called out from afar is highly unusual, especially since it's from a voice other than the usual culprits, so when he hears it, he turns right away. To his surprise - and relief - it's neither his brothers nor some random old enemy with a vendetta.]

[Of course, that relief is tempered a bit by the fact that the familiar dark presence seems to be lingering over Wan the same as it is everyone else. Determined not to let it sour his reaction, Leo smiles as Wan approaches.]

Wan! I almost forgot you lived in this Sector.

[raavashing]

[Well, if the presence was lingering over Wan, the Avatar certainly didn't seem to feel it. Not with the bright smile he had on him.]

Yeah. It's a really nice place. The treehouses here are so much better than the ones we built outside the Lion Turtle City. It helps that the trees are so big. I've only ever seen one tree as old as the ones here.

[He took a moment to look his friend over for any signs of the heat getting to him. The concern was obvious and he didn't try to hide what he was doing.]

You doing okay?

[duelkatana]

[He tries not to let his smile fall in the face of Wan's bright grin. It's eerie, feeling the dark energy swirling around both of them... and seeing Wan act like he can't sense a thing. Then again, he can't. That was the whole point of Leo's training: to sense what others can't.]

[He follows most of what Wan says, but really is only startled out of his thoughts at the blatant scrutiny he is suddenly subjected to. He averts his gaze slightly, wondering if it's simple friendly concern, or if it's obvious that he's having a bad day. Social skills would probably help in this situation.]

Fine. Just passing through and... taking in the scenery.

[In all its horrible glory.]

[raavashing]

[Wan's smile faded as he watched Leo. The guy was clearly not feeling well. Whether it was due to the heat or something else, Wan couldn't tell.]

Sure. The scenery...

I know I don't know you very well, but I like you and you don't look as good as you did when we met. Is the heat getting to you? I can help cool you down if that's all it is. But if there's something else, I'd like to help.

[duelkatana]

[There's no hiding the cringe that twists his expression this time. Is he really that transparent? Leo fumbles for a moment, his gaze flitting further to the side and back, before he sighs and rubs the back of his neck.]

[The heat is a factor, but it's really just putting additional discomfort on top of what's already there. He isn't sure how to explain it, but... if anyone would understand a spiritual disquiet, it would be an Avatar, right? Maybe he can get some advice.]

[Still. This is really embarrassing.]

Wan, do you ever pick up... strange energies as the Avatar?

[raavashing]

[An eyebrow rose at the question and he shook his head.]

I don't think so, but... well, I only just became the Avatar. I don't really have a lot of experience with the role. Korra would be a better person to ask. Or Aang. What kind of strange energies are you looking for?