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*Ed’s fiddling with the device (he’s never been much good with machines… or at least not that he remembers) and the video feed is clicking on and off as he does so, without him realizing it. Eventually it stops, and he can be seen staring blankly at the device, fingers idly tapping its side.*

So none of it… even happened…? All of it was a lie…?

*he’s murmuring mostly to himself, brow furrowing in thought, a frown pulling on his lips. Then suddenly his expression hardens in determination*

No. It had to be real. All I have to do is transmu—

*and then he stops again, eyes wide. He can’t finish that sentence, because he realizes that no, he can’t prove it to himself with alchemy. And that makes him bow his head, face hidden behind his bangs*

Dammit…

Oi, Yuu!

Where are ya? I think the two o' us needs ta meet!

[Pause] I also got soba for ya if ya come.

[A brief silence]

Oh yeah, anyone else is free ta talk ta me too. 'm sure the rest o'ya went through therapy as well. 'm free if ya wanna talk about it.

Who: Nunnally and OPEN
Where: Common Room
When: Post-therapy; Evening
What: After a nap, Nunnally is no longer entirely sure of herself.

( A thousand paper cranes grants a wish. )

Who: Zuko and.... OPEN.
Where: Library
When: Early
What: There are enough books that there should be some answer there. So, Zuko's skipping breakfast in favor of research.

( but you never gave up this easily before )

[ Just like the announcements said, the beach is open for use -- a bit of a grand opening to celebrate includes music, balloons and burgers and sausage straight from the grill. A temporary buffet table is set up with a few picnic benches, to the left of the changing booths. Attendants will help you get your food, will monitor the waters for any signs of trouble and will be happy to get you anything you might need for a fun day in the sun.

Swimwear, life vests, beach toys and towels are supplied for any patient venturing that way by the staff on request, but venturing into the water isn't required. If you do take a dip, you'll notice that after swimming a small distance that the area is enclosed with a high metal fence. The holes in the water-immersed sections are small enough to prevent large fish to enter without restricting some of the smaller species. If swimming isn't your thing, just sit back and relax in the sand, or chat up your fellow patients. Get to get to know the people those voice posts and videos belong to.


This is an open-style post meaning post/reply/spam threads all you like with your characters if they're going to be at the beach today. Feel free to make separate posts for your own purposes as well, this is just a mixer! ]

[The screen is filled with an image of a person from nose to neck. His mouth is an expressionless line, and his voice comes out like a bored drawl.]

I'm tired of listening to everyone complain about being here, acting like it's some kind of conspiracy. If you all hadn't noticed, this is a mental hospital. I'd trust the staff over the insane ramblings of the patients who are here to be rehabilitated. Think about that.

It's sad how gullible you all are. I'll try to get out of here as fast as I can just to get away from you pathetic losers. Wake up and smell the disinfectant.

Who: Lavi & Zuko
Where: Cafeteria.
When: Mid-day..ish.
What: It's always a smart idea to have an ally in a place like this. Particularly for scheming.

( stand for nothing less )

So that entire thing was a dream? [A small, but weak chuckle is heard.]

Who woulda thought. It all felt too real that I guess-- [He cuts himself off for a brief moment before he sighed.]

I guess I just wanted it all ta be real.

Isn't this the best day ever?