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[alphatar]

Hi. My name’s. Korra. I’m the Avatar.

[There’s an awkward pause before she says her name. The cadence in her words is a bit off, a combination of never using the network before (or not that she can recall) and the unknown expectation of who will answer.]

Some of you may know me, I guess?

[Guh, she hates trying to cover it and just tackles the heart of the message.]

Look. I can’t remember anything since I was ghosted. [Or whatever the hell people are calling it.] Not this city, this turtle, or anyone.

But a doctor said that if I just hang around familiar things and people, even scents, then it might help me remember some things. I just, can’t force myself to remember them. So if you recognize me or know something else that could help I’d be grateful.

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[baniichan]

A different world.

[He's still not completely sold on the "different worlds" thing, but he's also on a giant turtle, so he can't really argue with anyone about what is or isn't possible.]

I'm assuming it's the same for you?

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[alphatar]

Everyone’s telling me that, so I guess…? Last thing I remember was being in front of a fountain. [If someone told her she was from Keeliai instead, she would have believed them.]

Do you know why we’re here? [That’s still a big mystery to her at the moment.]

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[baniichan]

[The same thought occurs to him, but Barnaby keeps it to himself.]

Apparently, we're expected to wage a war against a creature whose name we're not supposed to say. I haven't seen any fighting, though, so I can't say how trustworthy that story is.

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[alphatar]

[Korra’s mouth goes slack.]

…you’re kidding.

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[baniichan]

[Wow, had none of her friends really told her? Guess there wasn't much fighting after all. Just one more reason to doubt the story, as far as Barnaby was concerned.]

Believe me, I wish I was.

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[alphatar]

[That's one very important detail that people either forgot to mention or just assumed she knew. There’s a prolonged pause where she’s just letting that sink in.]

Wow... okay. Thanks Barnaby, I'm glad someone told me now instead of later. I'm guessing the city isn't near the war?

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[baniichan]

[Yeah, he's glad he said something too, if only because it could have been a problem for everyone if something did come up, and Korra was the only one in the dark about it.]

Not at the moment, no. Since we don't stay in one place for very long, though, it's difficult to know how long that will last.

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[alphatar]

[She's never felt more confused and stupid in all her nine days.]

We don't...?

[As far as she's known, she never left the city. And it's not like the city's going to just sprout legs and walk around.]

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[baniichan]

[Oh dear. Did no one tell her anything? Maybe she needs to think about finding a different set of friends who won't forget to mention important information.]

Well, because we're technically on the back of a giant turtle, I imagine the city goes wherever the turtle goes.

[Yes, he is aware of how ridiculous this all sounds.]

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[alphatar]

A giant turtle. [Repeated back in the tone of “Now you’re just trying to mess with me.” with unimpressed eyebrows.]

Now you’re just trying to mess with me.

[Now with actual verbal component.]

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[baniichan]

[Barnaby doesn't bat an eye.]

I'm not, but I admit I would have been surprised if you'd immediately taken my word for it. Still, it's all common knowledge here, so verifying the story for yourself shouldn't be too difficult.

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[alphatar]

[Either he's got an incredible poker face or they really are in a city on the back of a giant turtle. So far though, Korra just can’t really see him as the joking around type.]

All right, thanks. I’ll look into it. [Once she’s done with seeing who else might know her, she’ll bug one of them about it.]