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When; Backdated to Tuesday afternoon
Rating; PG-13
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Summary; After spending time on the beach during the school curse, Tyr and Katara decided it will be nice to do so again.
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[It was a nice afternoon out and Katara had a smile on her face as she packed some of the snacks. So, she had decided to pack those biscuits Tyr suggested before. He seemed to like them, after all. She just wished he'd also like some of the snacks she cooked earlier. Cooking was one of the pasttimes she enjoyed in this place and it gave her a bit of joy that she could experiment with some of the ingredients she found here. Once she was done packing their food, she went back to her room to pack some towels.

Towels. They brought a small smile on her face as she remembered that specific curse. She took great care in just reminiscing some of them, though. She took in memory how she swam in the beach with him like it was just plain natural for her to do so. Even if she hated how the City messed with their minds then, she couldn't forget the feeling. Maybe she was over-analyzing it, but Katara found that later today now that they were uncursed, she'd know for sure if the feeling was similar. However, in summary, the curse wasn't so bad. In this place, you were lucky if you get cursed with a friend, even if it was to eventually date them.

Katara derailed that train of thought before it even reached its destination. With a pout, and probably a touch of pink highlighting her cheeks, she finished packing and immediately went to the kitchen to get their food. As she went out of the apartment she and Sokka shared, Katara anticipated a good time. She'd be meeting Tyr by the fountain with a warm smile on her face. She might never get used to this place, but she knew she had already gotten used to seeing Tyr often.]

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[ It might have cooled down since August, but Tyr knew the water at least would be warmer now. Everything else about water was the same here, so it being warmer as the weather cooled down should still be true. This is the sort of thing Tyr thought of as he packed up away the sun-lotion and an extra shirt. Katara was bringing everything else they would need, he thought, so there was no reason to bring extra.

Though, as he was walking out, he grabbed a bottle of medicine. Looking back on that day, he didn't know why with all the worthless information he learned, he didn't remember that a bottle of medicine could have taken care of whatever happened to her leg. He guessed massage would be the way to take care of it if they didn't have medicine, but...

He shoved the bottle in the bag. The former leader was pretty sure healing minor injuries wasn't on his mind by the time once they left the beach that time. Would he really be like that if things were different? Not that it would make a difference until he was cursed again. Everything - absolutely everything - about that day was better off forgotten. He couldn't leave everyone and everything while he was trapped in the increasingly-small city, but he could still mentally add that distance.

Clearing his head of the memories, he thought once more if there was anything they might need before heading out to their meeting place. Even in a crowded area like the fountain, it was easy to spot Katara with that gentle smile on her face. If he looked back, it was hard to believe she was the same person he remembered showing so much pain only a few months ago.

It made him smile, too. He called out to her, holding his free arms in the air to grab her attention. ]

Katara!

[She didn't know if forgetting everything was the right thing, though she knew some of the things that transpired then were worth erasing from her memory. Sure they were heavily cursed, but while things were still not stirring to that direction, she liked his company. Katara knew there was something that happened in Tyr's past that made him the way he was now. She had seen him as a child, seen that bright smile she had never seen again when she was faced by the older Tyr. Something happened but Katara respected the silence he showed about the subject, just as how she didn't want to look back on her own past, even if the City took care of that.

So, to have him as carefree as he was on that day was something Katara cherished. If that curse took away his pain momentarily then she was sort of grateful for that and she was also somehow thankful that she spent time with him, the easygoing, mellow Tyr. Looking for the positive points during specific curses made her stay seemed lighter and easier.

Spotting him, her smile grew wider upon gazing at that smile. Maybe if she spent times like these with him, she could probably erase that pain little by little. She knew she couldn't fully do it, there were some things only some people could do, but she could try. He had helped ease her pain during that time her memory was shown unabashedly to the citizens of this place. Little things like these could help him a lot.

Katara quickened her pace as she waved back at him.]

Tyr!

[And when she was already beside him, she raised the hand that was holding the food.] I brought the snacks. Shall we go?

[ He could have almost laughed at her excitement, coming over to him so quickly. Right, this would be a nice, relaxing day. It was easy to push the thoughts and memories from his mind when he was right beside her. He knew there was no curse today to play with their heads and emotions, and hoped it would stay like that for now.

Falling into step beside her, he nodded. ] Yeah, let's go.

[ He looked curiously at the food in her hand, though. ] Enough for lunch?

[She started walking to the direction of the beach, plain excitement obvious on her face. She thought the same too, a very nice relaxing day indeed. And judging from the normalcy of the situation, she deemed there was no curse today. Wasn't it too early for another one?

Upon his question, she returns her gaze towards the food she had brought.]

Yeah, I guess so. It'll be nice eating on the beach. I've never done it before here in this place.

[ With the carefree atmosphere around them today, he could almost believe there was nothing at all strange about this. He nodded in response. ]

I've done it a few times, but not like this... [ Which meant he was usually ate alone on the docks, but didn't bother to clarify what exactly "this" meant. ] Did you do this often back in your world?

[And she'll want you to elaborate on that, Tyr.] Not like this? What do you mean?

[She lets those questions sink in for a few moments before she replies to yours.] ... Not really. We didn't have time. [Because we're too busy traveling the world in order to save it.] Don't get me wrong, we did eat but not usually by the beach.

Usually it was just when I packed food to have in case I got hungry while I was fishing... [ There's no Gremio to make him eat better, so he doesn't. Yep. ]

[ He thinks now he might have asked that before, or something like it. Maybe because it was still a surprise to him that anyone would enjoy the lake as much as he did. ] Ah, I see... Because of...

--Anyway, this will just be sort of new for both of us, then.

I see. Do you pack many? You seem to fish for hours. [Subtly motherhenning you now.]

[She doesn't remember him asking something along those lines, but they have spoken too many times to actually remember if he did. She wanted to continue that derailed sentence, Tyr, but she stopped herself. No sad times for now.]

Yeah, I guess so. Sort of. [And oh, is that the lake now?] It's nice, though, to try new things with good friends.

[ He shook his head. He didn't pick up on her motherhenning, but it doesn't much matter to him either way. ] Nah, just when I remember I'm going to be out... It's not too bad to just walk to a restaurant from there anyway.

[ Tyr himself remembered to not talk about things relating to home with her, though that memory came a bit late. But the topic was gone by then, so all's well that ends well?

He smiled a bit at her assessment. ] Yeah. Like surfing today, right? [ Which he's still just a biiit nervous about. ]

[She continued her motherhenning, but Katara had always been looking out for her friends, so.] Just remember to pack many, just in case. You can save money that way.

[She knows the topic will be leaning there, so she halts just in time. She's with Tyr, this is supposed to be a relaxing day with him. When he asked his question, she couldn't help but smile wider.]

Yes! I'm sure you'll like it. [Don't be nervous, Tyyyr.]

[ Saving money - there's something he's only really worried about here. ] If I remember to, I will. Connell would probably volunteer if I asked him anyway.

[ That's right, Katara. Let's forget about awkwardness and pain, of which we have had plenty in the past. He cracks a small smile at her words. The sea is riiiight there. It's like he can almost touch it. ] I trust you... [ So this weird thing better be fun! ]

I'll trust Connell to do that. [Because even if she wants to look out for your welfare when she can, she knows she won't be there for you all the time.]

[Yeah, let's, so she continues smiling and walks with him to the beach. Upon hearing his words, she can't help but feel warm inside. Trust is important and for someone you got to be good friends here in the City say that, Katara feels it means a lot.] I appreciate that... [And she lets Tyr see that she really does as she turns to smile tenderly at him. Yes, this would be fun indeed! She promised!]

[ That's right, mama-Katara, even though she's almost taken over Gremio's duty of watching out for him. She came to help after him and his apartment-mates were injured, she brought him food when he was ill... And mostly she hung around for him while he fished, providing just enough company. Between her time with him and Connell's gentle care, he thinks Gremio would be happy Tyr was being taken care of. ] Me, too.

[ There's that warm smile of hers. He returns the smile, partially to reinforce those words, before he speaks again: ] So what is it like?

[She nods at his statement. She just can't help being a motherhen towards the people she cares about. It's just her nature to be like that.

Upon seeing him smile, she thinks letting him experience surfing will be worthwhile.] It's like riding the waves... in simple terms.

Riding waves... [ He muses aloud, looking off towards the sea and its calm waves. Their feet walked upon sand now, coming closer and closer to the edge of the water. ]

That sounds relaxing. I worried it would be something more... [ He searched for the words. Exciting? He didn't want to imply it sounded boring, though, so he just let himself trail off with a relieved smile. ]

It'll be more exciting, I assure you. [She finishes for him, loving how they were now walking on sand. Katara then placed down the snacks somewhere near them, arranging them so they wouldn't get dirty with sand.]

Do you want to eat first? Or we could already swim? [Either way sounds fine for her.]

[ Ahhh, she read his mind! He guessed it must have been obvious where he was going, though. So it wasn't just going to be just a relaxing day at the beach? Somehow, that suited Katara.

At her question, he shook his head. ] I already ate... [ But let me just set my bag beside the food. ] Have you?

[She nodded her head slightly.] I have... [Pause, scanning the bag of food. She placed effort in making them but she knew they'd enjoy them later on.] The snacks are just for when we get hungry, I guess.

[And she looked back at the inviting sea.] I guess the water's waiting. [She wasn't entirely sure if she should be the one to take off her clothes and this momentarily made her blush.]

[ That thought sounds a bit sad, but why eat if they'll work up an appetite while they're here? Didn't Katara just say it was good to pack a lot? Right, so Tyr doesn't feel guilty at all that he didn't eat her food first. He nodded. Yes, for when they were hungry. ]

Yeah... [ He paused, too, looking out to the water for a moment. Last time, they had actual outfits to go swimming in. Tyr didn't keep that, nor did he bother to buy another. It was just a pair of long shorts anyway. Wasn't what they were wearing sufficient?

...Anyway-- Nothing seemed to be happening, even though Katara said that. He looked back over to her then, noticing her reddened cheeks. ] Are you okay?

[Okay, the food will be for later, Katara decided. Now for the slightly awkward part which will be their clothes. Back in that curse, they don't have much shame, but now Katara could feel it. Even so, Tyr was a good friend and she knew he won't mind.

Right?] I'm fine. Let's go for a swim. [With a smile, she started unbuttoning the sun dress she wore from behind.]

What? [ He was confused for a moment before he realised what she was doing, and then suddenly felt a bit awkward. Maybe what they were wearing wasn't sufficient and she kept the outfit she had before.

...If that was the case, Tyr wasn't going to be shy and go in fully clothed, either. Turning his back to her, he pulled off his shirt and tossed it in the direction of his bag in a single motion. Should he take off his trousers, too? He had shorts on with it just in case, but... ]

[When he turned his back, she turned around too, slowly unbuttoning the sundress. If there's one thing she hates about them, which will be the only thing, is that they have their buttons at the back. And they're difficult to reach. Even so, she had successfully pulled it off, leaving her in her white swimwear. It's not anything revealing since Katara doesn't wear those things, but it's enough to expose her curves.

When she had finished, she turned around once more and was rewarded by the sight of his shirtless body. Okay, so maybe this was getting a bit too awkward. She approached him, though, so she could toss her dress along with his pile.] ... Are you swimming with those trousers? [It was an innocent question since you swim with short shorts, right?]

[ Well, that answered his question. Looking over his shoulder for a moment - so she did have a particular outfit for swimming - he shook his head. ] I just wasn't sure if I should...

[ Suddenly, he realised that was a pretty stupid thing to confess to, and just took off his trousers. They weren't too short, but were above his knees. Good enough as far as Tyr was concerned!

Tossing them, along with his slippers, to the pile, he turned back to Katara. ] --All right, let's go.

Mm! [She nodded, taking in detail how he looked momentarily, before slipping one hand to grab his. She then beckoned him to go into the water. Not that forceful, but just encouraging!]

It's still pretty warm... [Okay, thinking out loud here.]

[ Tyr is ~~totally checking her out~~ a bit surprised when she takes his hand to guide him to the water, but goes along with it.

At her words, he nods. ] We chose a good day, then... [ He kicks his feet around a little, walking in further. ] Does that help when you bend it?

[She keeps that hand intertwined with his, not really bothering to think it might look odd or anything.

Katara also kicks her feet around a bit, guiding him along, but not overly so. Just enjoying his company above anything else.] Not really. I can bend frozen water too. But I've always liked the feel of warm water... we never got much of this in the South Pole.

[ Nothing odd about it at all. They're the only ones at this part of the beach anyway.

Mentioning being able to bend frozen water comes as a bit of a surprise to him, though. He wonders for a second if he should ask more about home, but... ] It doesn't make a difference for you what state the water you use is in?

[Yeah, so she continues to hold that hand. Hold hold.

Katara smiles, however faintly, as she remembers the different instances she used different states of water.] I've used my breath once to turn it into ice. The vapor in the air is also a state of water, after all. [Then her smile goes wider.] One time, I even used the sweat on my forehead.

[ As the water raises further up their bodies as they walk, though, Tyr wonders how long she's going to hold on. He's fairly certain her hands are more important than her voice when it comes to water bending. And by "fairly certain", I mean he's almost positive.

His eyes widen a bit as she explains the different ways she's used it. It's amazing to him. ] Wow... So you can essentially bend water any time you want to?

[She lets go when the water is high enough for her to dive in. But doesn't do so without replying to his question with a smile.]

That's basically it. [And without any air of pride in it too. Katara's very humble. When she dives in, she gazes around to make sure Tyr is with her, though.]

[ That just makes it all the more amazing to Tyr. Maybe it's actually very simple, but it's still very foreign to him. He doesn't exactly dive in after her, but does bob to get his head wet. Maybe they'd just be swimming today... That wouldn't really be bad to him.

When she raises to the surface again, he admits: ] I wish I had that sort of ability... You make it sound easy.

[She swims near him. Don't be too quick to think you two are only swimming, Tyr, because Katara wants you to enjoy some other stuff.

It was a compliment all on its own, but Katara shakes her head gently, still with a smile.] It was never easy... I have to learn by myself most of the time. [It was the truth. Back then, Katara can't even do a waterwhip but now she can move huge waves!] Do you want to surf now? It's one of the tricks I've learned while waterbending.

[ But swimming is nice. Tyr likes swimming around with her idly.

With the change to surfing, Tyr takes this as his cue to stop talking about her past and the waterbending business. ] Ah, sure. What do I have to do?

[Oh Tyr, we'll have plenty of swimming times later.

She smiles when he agrees, grabbing his hand again to lead him to the shore.] We have to go back to shore. And just hold on tight to me, okay?

Don't you need your hands to bend water, though? [ He follows along all ladeda. At least they're used to the water now. ]

[And we reach the shore!] No, I meant it like this. [She demonstrates! Katara lets go of his hand, grabs both of them, and then has them encircle her waist. Yes, Tyr, have the feel of naked waist there.]

[ Oh. Well then. So what she really meant was to hug her. He feels just a bit silly. ] ...How closely do I need to hold you?

[That question unconsciously made her blush. Can he see it? She hopes he can't! She shouldn't even feel this embarrassed, but.] ... Just close enough that you won't fall. Don't worry, I'll make sure you won't.

[ He's behind her; he can't really see her face at all, unfortunately. ] Thanks... I'm still not really sure about this.

[ But he's still holding on with his hands linked around her waist. It's not a strong hold at all, but as long as they're somewhat together...? Maybe he should hold his wrists instead. Yeah, he'll do that. ]

Trust me, okay? [She turns around to smile at him. Are their faces dangerously close to each other? I guess so!] You'll like it! [Katara gives him one warm smile, before turning to face the sea again. With one swift raise of her hands, she solidifies the water before them in a square.]

Now we hop on this and enjoy the ride. [She seizes his hand to guide him.]

[ What is personal space. He's too busy trying to get rid of his anxiety be believing in her smiling smiling face. Especially since they're going to be riding on a sheet of ice?! ...He comes along anyway. ]

...All right. ...Shouldn't we wear shoes on this?

Shoes might make it more slippery. [She turns around to give him another smile, before looking forward again.] Here goes!

[And with both her hands doing a pushing gesture from below, the fun begins!]

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