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[XIV] Xion ([personal profile] fourteen) wrote2012-07-01 11:45 pm

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[ It's been just over a week since the storm and the infiltration, and the self-repair Shifts are finally kicking in. It's been a busy time, and Xion has been throwing most of her energy into helping fix what's been broken. But with things finally starting to calm down, and with lingering thoughts of the draft and a certain conviction on her mind, she settles down with her journal to make an announcement. ]

... for those of you who knew Suki, you knew she also headed the Kyoshi Warriors here in Luceti. Now that she's gone home... [ A deep breath. ] ... I'd like to see the group continue. So, if none of the existing members have any objections ... I'll be leading the Kyoshi Warriors from now on. For those who don't know me, my name is Xion.

[ It's a little more formal than she might normally speak. But this isn't really a casual thing, is it? She feels a certain pressure - both to live up to Suki's teachings, and what may well be Sokka's expectations. More than anything, she feels a need to do right by Suki's memory for Sokka's sake - and for the sake of all the other girls in the group. ]

The purpose of the Kyoshi Warriors ... was to teach people how to fight. Or a different way, if you already know. It's a group just for girls, right now. [ She pauses. It strikes her as strange, in a way, to separate out the genders. Deep down, she never saw the point. ] Considering things happen like the drafts... everyone should have a basic understanding of combat, if they want. Just to stay safe. You don't have to know anything about combat to be a part of it. We'll teach you. So if you want to join, come talk to me.

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Anyway, guys, I think we should keep practicing every Sunday like we've always been. I know we missed about two weeks with the draft and Suki going home and everything... but we'll just have to make up for it!

Oh, and I guess, while I'm here... what do you all think about letting boys in?
markofthewise: (Oh jeez)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-01 11:09 pm (UTC)(link)
[So, Xion's finally doing it. He's not sure how to feel about this still, but. He'll lend his support where it's needed for Suki's sake. As long as--- wait, what? Let boys in!?]

Uh. The Kyoshi Warriors is a girls-only group. It's kind of traditional.
markofthewise: (Couldn't care less)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-01 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Well. Sure. Technically. But the Kyoshi Warriors have been around for centuries. It's always been like that. Sure there's been... minor exceptions. But only for a good cause! Besides, the outfits don't look good on guys.
markofthewise: (Gimme a break)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-01 11:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Well, there's other people guys can learn from! I mean, I'm learning from someone else. And teaching someone else! It's more than just about being prepared to fight. There's, you know, tradition and values and pride and all that other stuff. If you just turn it into a training regimen, it's not really the Kyoshi Warriors anymore.
markofthewise: (Looking away)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-02 12:15 am (UTC)(link)
[... yeah.]

So uh. Who's left?
Edited 2012-07-02 00:17 (UTC)
markofthewise: (Chin scratcher)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-02 12:41 am (UTC)(link)
[Sokka isn't so sure either. But without Suki, it doesn't feel right to change it so much. It would just feel... wrong. And he's relieved Xion let sit go.]

I'm sure some of the new recruits will stick around.
markofthewise: (Well isn't that great)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-13 02:43 pm (UTC)(link)
Yeah. And... I do like seeing girls in Kyoshi uniform.
markofthewise: (I like where this is going)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-17 05:02 pm (UTC)(link)
The makeup is pretty challenging. [Err.] I mean. From seeing Suki doing it. It was impressive.
markofthewise: (How should I know?)

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[personal profile] markofthewise 2012-07-18 04:04 pm (UTC)(link)
That's only because she's been doing it for years.