I warned you, d_m. I warned you.

[ablebodied]

Since joining a game is more-or-less outside the realm of possibility with their rules on fandom OCs... What do you plan to do here? It doesn't seem like you have very many options aside from following people around on memes or starting private storylines.

Oh, me? I'd love to join a game. But since I know some "canon" characters, I can't think of anywhere that would allow that. (Anyone else aware of a place like this is free to speak up, by the way!) In any case, at least Ken will be with me if we stay outside a game. We've been together so long, gotten so far...

... what do you mean, "and in the end, it doesn't even matter"? It matters a lot! Ex-pardon you. Songs don't excuse it. Either use colloquialisms I understand, or just teach me everything you know.

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[wellgrounded]

That's not the only reason they wouldn't want you in a game.

[ablebodied]

You'd have to enlighten me on that other reason. I'm afraid I haven't the slightest idea what you're talking about.

[wellgrounded]

Maybe you'd notice if you pulled your head out of the clouds and paid attention to your surroundings. You're as blind as a badgermole sometimes.

[ablebodied]

I can't be doing both, Ken. Badgermoles live underground. You of all people should know that!

[wellgrounded]

There you go, missing the point again. Honestly, if I didn't put all this time and effort into helping you adjust to the present, I would have left ages ago.

[ablebodied]

Glad to know I'm such a good investment. Is it my shining personality? The other reason?

[wellgrounded]

You're my responsibility, you idiot.

[ablebodied]

[ That gets Ken a warm, natural smile out of the dolt. It fades after a moment. ]

And that's... a problem, with going to a game?

[wellgrounded]

No, you don't pay attention, your personality is grating, and you're an airbender who is around after the genocide. That's a problem if you're going to a game.

[ablebodied]

I counted three separate problems. See? I pay attention.

[ Lhamo no ]

[wellgrounded]

And by doing so, you're missing the point of what I'm saying.

I'd have less problem getting into a game than you because I'm just an earthbender, but I'd still have some issues because I can bend sand and I have a pet airbender.

[ablebodied]

No, you have a pet badgermole. You have a friend who is an airbender.

You wouldn't go anywhere without me, would you?

[wellgrounded]

My badgermole is more of a friend than you are. She doesn't try taking me from where I rightfully belong and unlike a certain airbender, I don't have to train her to behave properly.

Of course not. What would be the point?

[ablebodied]

Sorry for you, I've already been trained by some monks quite a while ago. You have a lot to undo, my friend. Besides, you need a little... lightening up every now and then.

You can never tell with these muns. They're more erratic than the ocean.

[wellgrounded]

Then I'll fix the mess they made of you.

[He nearly groans at the lightening comment.] ...That was awful. And it's not right for an earthbender to leave the ground, especially to fly with you.

That may be true for yours, but not mine. She's content to keep me out of places, but doesn't mind taking me out to talk to you.

[ablebodied]

Now, now. They weren't the ones that made a mess of me. [ He did that to himself, obvs. ]

It's a new age, it's a new world, Ken. The police force all patrol the city in their balloons now. What if I told them you think it's unnatural?

It's too bad, but probably for the better. Hopefully you won't be at too much of a loss while I'm gone.

[wellgrounded]

They helped.

Go ahead, I think they'd understand my position quite well.

I think I'll survive without you.

[ablebodied]

They certainly did.

Where are you getting that idea?

I'm not sure I believe you.