savedtheworld | [Appointments] March 2013-

[Appointments] March 2013-

For any interaction that you want to happen with Aang, anytime and anyplace within the Luceti world that do not fit into a given post, please use this!

Just give a date and place, and whether this will be via journal or in-person!

Old appointments post can be found here.

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Very well. Perhaps Cherry Blossom Tree Hill will be a suitable location?

[It was far enough away without being too far. He decided not to go to his tree this time, if only because the memories might influence him...]

That would be a great place. Don't worry. I can be there soon!

All right. I will meet you there shortly.

[He doesn't hesitate to head over to the hill now, waiting beneath the trees and looking rather pensive as time passes...]

I'll see you there.

[And so, within 15 or so minutes, Aang's glider drifts towards the hill and comes to a landing nearby. The teen monk looks around for Eley.]

[The glider catches Eley's eye as it soars overhead and he watches as Aang drifts down to land before going over to him.]

Aang, thank you for coming. I am sorry this is so sudden... but I was not sure who else to talk to about this.

[He approaches Eley with a friendly smile amd a casual bow.]

Hello, Eleytheria. There's no need to apologize. It's an honor to help you, after all. What is it that's bothering you?

[Eley gives a nod in acknowledgment of his kind words, but he soon seems distracted again... reflective.]

I called on you because I know you are someone who lives to uphold peace in the world. I too, wish to follow that path. However... I have been finding it rather more difficult recently.

Did you hear of Edmundo the Blade?

I... I did hear of that guy. I think he's the one who messed up the bakery.

[As angry as he was with what the man had done to him, Eley had hoped that he hadn't done too much damage elsewhere. It seemed that he was wrong, and he visibly tensed at the news.]

He damaged my tree and injured me in the process. He showed no respect for me or my friends. I... I felt guilty that I held back during our confrontation. I cannot help but feel that I should have done more...

[He listens carefully, keeping his eyes on his friend.]

I can understand the feeling... the one that comes when something precious to you is 8n danger. It's a natural feeling. But for what it's worth... I feel proud that you held yourself back. I think you did the right thing.

I would not speak so soon about feeling proud...

[He drops his gaze now, as if rather ashamed to be admitting what comes next.]

I have found that I am harbouring an anger towards this man. An anger that I am afraid I cannot fully suppress. I have encountered dark thoughts recently of harming him... killing him, so that this will not happen again. I let my friends down, but now... I feel as though I could do anything in order to protect that which is important to me.

[He closes his eyes thoughtfully.]

I see. So it's not over yet. Eleytheria... Those kinds of feelings are dangerous. They can change you and poison who you are. You can still take care of your friends and protect them without resorting to revenge... or to violent methods. I know it's hard, a lot of the time. But there's always a better way.

Mmm...

[Eley considers his words, though he doesn't appear convinced, as much as he wants to believe them.]

That is why I came to you. You appear human, yet you have the task of maintaining peace in the world. I wanted to ask... how have you found a way to avoid violence? Surely you have had similar feelings before?

I have had similar feelings, Eleytheria... and I've tried to help others who also have. It's the kind of feeling that can be dangerous... especially for people like Avatars - or spirits. [He glaces towards Eley.]

One part is letting your friends be close to you and help you. Their support can be the most valuable thing... and they remind you the most of who you are. Which is also... the person you'd lose if you went down the path of revenge. Good friends can pull you back from going too far.

["Monk Gyatso and the other airbenders may be gone, but you still have a family. Sokka and I, we're your family now."

"Do you remember when we were at the air temple and you found Monk Gyatso's skeleton? It must have been so horrible and traumatic for you. I saw you get so upset that you weren't even you anymore. I'm not saying the Avatar state doesn't have incredible—and helpful power. But you have to understand, for the people who love you, watching you be in that much rage and pain is really scary."]

You have to find a way to let go of those feelings. Either by calming it through meditation... or by finding a way to release that anger without hurting others.

...yes, I suppose you are right. I do have friends here... people who care. You have shown yourself to be one of them. It... would not be fair to allow them to see me as a monster...

[He can't help but think back to when he had been possessed by Ganon, when he had become nothing more than a dangerous beast. Wouldn't it be even more awful for his friends to see him that way again, this time of his own accord?]

I do not wish to unleash my anger again... I wish to be at peace.

I'm honored that you see me as a friend, Eleytheria. [He says with a light bow.] It's right that the only way we're going to make it through this is by working together. If we go off on our own, and become something different... then it won't just hurt their feelings. It'll make it harder for them.

You're taking a great first step by wishing that. You need to try out different ways of calming and relaxing yourself. So that all that anger... it can find a quiet way out.

[Eley returns that bow with a nod of his head. He turns to the sky at that... Something to calm himself and let that anger out, hmm?]

You enjoy the process of flight do you not? While I know that we were influenced by other beings in the past, I cannot say that racing you was not enjoyable. Perhaps I should seek to be more active. A Spirit is happiest when they feel as though they are useful after all. That they are doing something worthwhile.

[Aang follows his gaze, smiling lightly.]

I do love flying and racing! That's a good idea, Eleytheria. Spending time flying around in the air can be very helpful. Something about the wind while you're moving up there can be very soothing! So I'm sure it'll work out.

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