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Book 17: Eroded [Video/Action]

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[Aang appears on the video feed partway through his day, looking a little chipper while sitting at the bakery.]

Hey everyone! It's me, Aang. I just thought I'd talk about a few things. If anyone is looking for a way to spend their time here in Luceti, there's some job openings that could be for you! I'm here at the bakery right now, and there aren't many people here who help out. So if you want to try out, you're welcome to! Speaking of that word, the Welcome Center could also use more people to help manage it. [And maybe someone to actually run it.]

Just let me know if you're interested! In the meantime, I'm trying to make bonds with more of the filial spirits. [He already has Kipinn, who came naturally to him. And Nala, he sought after his second draft, so that he wouldn't be completely powerless when it comes to healing. Even if most of the other spirits overlap with his bending abilities, he still thinks that as the Avatar he should be trying to make pacts with them.] I think next, I'm gonna go for Sona. Anyone wanna come lend a hand?

I think that's it- oh! One other thing. Does anyone remember when Avatar Yangchen's festival is supposed to be? I can't believe I forgot about it for so long! It's the best air nomad holiday, and I only remembered it after I had a dream about it the other day! I should figure out when to celebrate it. The Malnosso don't seem to know about it, so it should be fun! Then people can get to see what one of our holidays are like.

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[And so, Aang buzzes between locations like a busy scorpion bee. Either working at the bakery - where he plays some of Rapunzel's old big band records, with a swing in his step. He also make stops at the Welcome Center and the library, sometimes accompanied by Momo.

Later in the day, he sets off on Appa's back, checking around the two lakes to try out connecting with Sona.]

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[With school back in session, Raine's hours at the flower shop are a little less than usual, but it doesn't stop her from peeking her head inside the bakery after heading over, given it's right next door. Without Rapunzel around, it really is a lot of work for just Aang. She knows that particular feeling quite well.

It's also vaguely nostalgic, since her brother and Regal once worked the usual bakery hours. It had taken her a while to warm up to it again after that.]

Are you all right there, Aang? I hope you'll have time for your homework.

[Hey Aang, guess who it is? Yyyup. Varrick is wearing what appears to be a neatly-folded, checkered red bandana around his forehead, unceremoniously flattening locks of his hair against the sides of his head. It clashes something awful with his Water Tribe attire, but he doesn't seem to notice or care one bit.]

Avatar Yangchen had a festival? You sure about that? [He knows the dates of most festivals by heart, because there's always a good target audience for his assorted merchandise to be found at festivals.]

I don't remember when it's s'posed to be 'cause usually we have a calendar for that, but we probably missed it once already, right? We should have it in the summer! Or the fall! Sometime when it's warm and sunny and the breezes are all super, super nice and happy and fun!

[ As she talks, Ikki's words run together more and more, as she gets faster and faster. ]

There aren't the places we'd go here, but we can have kites and maybe we can collect the instruments or maybe make them and we could teach people to play - except not the ones they can't play I guess 'cause of bending - and have a picnic and everything!

[ ...Well, someone's excited. ]

I'll leave all the spirit stuff to you. I'm pretty sure I don't need it to go with the skills I already have. [ He's waving his hand like it's a super fly mature decision, but mostly, the problem is that they are spirits, and that's way too creepy for his blood. That one pink-haired ghost girl flying around is hard enough to deal with, wow. ] But whenever you decide to celebrate your holiday, you should let me know! I'll help you get stuff together for it if I can.

I'd offer to help out, but I...already have myself booked, really.

[ You know, with Seventh Heaven and learning to doctor and school. ]

I wouldn't mind helping with the filial spirits, though. Or hearing more about the festival. What's it in celebration of?

[even if he's gotten used to seeing the other functions (video, voice), Levi still prefers to write his responses, and then track down the person in question if possible. Using them himself still feels strange, and he probably won't ever use them regularly on his own.

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How can other people help you bond with these spirits?

Well, from what I can recall, I believe it was done in the spring. I couldn't tell you the exact date here though.

I could help out at the Welcome Center more often if you need it. I mean, I already work at the tea shop, so it's not like I'd need to go far to get there.

I don't know about the bakery, though. That might be a little much even for me.

Oh! Can I help out? That sounds like fun.

When you say "there aren't many people," how many do you mean, exactly?

[She's a little interested in the idea, now that Sophie's in school and she has a bit more free time, but, at the same time, she's suspicious. She doesn't want to end up in a job so understaffed that she'd be worked off her feet.]

The spirits? [Oh yeah, those things that gave them those big funky wings one time, and that let some people do magic.]

Man, I don't really know anything about those guys.

Um, if you don't mind teaching me how to make things, I could help out at the bakery a bit!

[Granted, she'll be a bit busier once school begins, but as often as Rue visits the bakery, it couldn't hurt lending a hand.]

I've spoken with Souji about checking on the new feather stations once a week, but if you guys need more help around the Welcome Center, I think I can fit in a few shifts.

[There are a couple of things that interest him about this post. First, he recognizes the young man as that one who said his granddaughter had a Swellow. (Still don't get that, but maybe we'll ask about it.) Second, filial spirits. Yes. These topics interest him. Please subscribe him to your newsletter.]

Who is this 'Sona'?

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