Wang Fire - [Action]

[markofthewise]

[Today is a special day. The plaza, though still with a good amount of snow on the ground, is one of those places in the village where enough shoveling and foot traffic has removed most of the snow. Therefor somebody who was absolutely not Sokka saw an opportunity. By noon, a small one-person booth had been set up in front of the fountain. A sign above it reads "FREE ADVICE".

Sitting at the booth is a particularly distinguished looking Fire Nation man twirling his manly mustache and stroking a very refined beard. He certainly seems to know what he's talking about and he's casually greeting people as they go by in that deep, almost booming voice of his. Having stress? Don't know how to deal with your feelings? In love with someone but they don't know it?

Wang Fire is your man and his Free Advice Booth is open.]

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[markofthewise]

You there young lady! Are you here for some advice? It is so very free after all!

[markofthewise]

And you miss the hustle and bustle of your previous life? Yes, you my boy, are suffering from Long Term Entertainment Deficiency. Hmmm, yes. It definitely has to be that.

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

[GOD. DAMN. YOU. ALL.

HE holds back the urge to punch you, and just gives a very annoyed sigh.]

There is no money here anyway.

[emp3thy]

Did you just make that up?

/oops, icon fail

[markofthewise]

Of course not, Mr. Minato. It's a well known ailment in the Fire Nation.

[markofthewise]

Aha, it's young man. And yes, you're right! There is no money, so it's very fortunate I made this Advice Booth charge-free, or nobody would be able to use it!

[psychebubble]

*... yeah, I'll bite. Walks over and sits down!*

[emp3thy]

So what's the treatment?

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

[Seriously now, he does NOT look that much like a girl...]

Yes, I am a boy, and why would you want to give random people advice?

[markofthewise]

Hello there, young lady! What can I do for you?

[markofthewise]

It's an old Fire Nation tradition, my boy. I'm merely doing my civil duty as a citizen!

[psychebubble]

*There's a long pause as she looks "Wang Fire" over.

Then she reaches out and tugs on the beard.*

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

You do realize that this isn't the Fire Nation, so people are going to be suspicious...right?

[markofthewise]

Why, it's entertainment! I would suggest joining a band, possibly signing up for a play, or perhaps even putting on a dance party for all your friends. But it's something you have to keep at! Otherwise you'll fall back into your old, dull self.

[markofthewise]

Only until they learn how invaluable free advice actually is!

[markofthewise]

[And his entire face goes with it, because it's nice and glued on]

HEY!

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

...Isn't advice more helpful when it's coming from someone you know?

[derek-bliss.livejournal.com]

[It's been three days since Derek's been here now, and he's pretty sure he's all right, so he'd finally decided to go shopping and actually get some, you know, supplies and things for the apartment.

Of course, the whole booth set up catches his attention when he passes it, and he stops, looking over at it with an amused and somewhat curious smile]

'Advice', huh?

[markofthewise]

There's an old Fire Nation saying back home. "People you know gossip. People you don't know, don't know who to gossip to."

Of course I don't gossip at all! Ahahahaha!

[psychebubble]

... Wow. At least you're dedicated to your craft.

[markofthewise]

That's right, sir! Have a seat! What can I do for you?

[7bladesword.livejournal.com]

It seems like that saying is backwards..

[markofthewise]

I'm certain I have no idea what you mean, young lady. Now then, perhaps I should start with your obsession with tugging the beards of men.

[markofthewise]

Nonsense! The Fire Nation is at the pinnacle of culture of the four nations. Now then, have a seat young man. What's your name?

[psychebubble]

And the mustaches, too, it just wasn't as handy a target.