[Si Wong Desert] Learning the Basics (Open)

The day was bright with the sun about to set. Knowledge of what to do is quite compulsory for some benders. Don't you think? Julio was so bored as he was already through with today's work; the stress and hustling of The Tristars. The Tristars are a group of benders and non benders that have objectives only known to all personnel or Board of Directors only. Finally having a place to stay at an uncompleted building, Julio is excited as he now can sleep under a semi-protected building. At least, it was tiled and painted. He would stay there till he completed his improvised home.

Julio stood up from the mat he placed on the floor and cracked some bones in his neck and hands. He gazed through the uncompleted window, looking at people striving to earn a living.
"Well this shouldn't bother me. Even though I also am hustling. I need to train because my bones are getting too old and weak after today's work..
He then gave a loud yawn and walked across the mat, heading for the wooden for he fixed at the entrance. After opening the door, he stepped out and rubbed his belly. Known to be a "glutton", Julio was sure to be hungry. He brought out two coins from his pocket and held them in the palm of his hands, hoping to find what he can afford to eat.

Adjacent to Julio's position, a man with his earthbending son, usually set up their tent to begin selling..., Ramen!- this was the exclamation of Julio as he set his already popped out eyes on the table where the bowls of ramen were placed. Without hesitation, Julio dashed to the table and ordered for two bowls, with each costing 1 coin. After grabbing the bowl from the old man's son, he rushed the food and gave a loud belch. Almost nearly having indigestion or maybe constipation, as he didn't have money to buy water.
The meal was quite delicious though. The aroma from the delicacy can't just escape the nose of the 17 year old bender.

Through with the exotic meal, Julio headed for his favorite training ground: The Si Wong Desert. Although he could train anywhere as long as it is convenient for him. He created an underground tunnel only for him so that he can always have fast access to the desert. Making sure no one was watching, Julio used earth bending to roll a boulder off the front of a hill to reveal a circle opening. He then entered the passage way and began trekking. Swing the sun was almost setting, Julio didn't have any time to waste. He then performed some earth bending tricks of his to mould a circle-shaped platform for him to move on. He got on to the platform and used earthbending telekinesis to get his way through to the other end of the passageway. It wasn't actually easy for Julio to create the passageway. He had to breaks rocks out with earth bending moves which was stressful and hectic. Due to this, he missed job hours which always caused problems with the owners and himself.

Whew! That was one hectic way. Well, at least I'm here. No time should be wasted. Time to get to work! He walked a few metres forward before he sighted a little boy at the top of a medium-sized hill. What is that kid doing here? It could be dangerous out here. He then hit his feet on the ground to raise a projection force from the spot, which projected him forth to land on the hill.
Hey kid! Julio here. Who are you? What are you doing out here in the desert? You should be at home, assisting your parents. If you are trying to practice earthbending, try it somewhere else. You're still too young to be out here alone. C'mon, let me take you back home to your parents. I'm very sure they'll be looking for you.

Tag: Wei Shen

Wei had already moved back into his horse stance position and was in the middle of concentration when suddenly, a loud thump knocked him off of his balance. The boy fell forward, his hands outstretched to stop him from crashing into the surface of the rock formation, he let out a sigh of relief and sat down, turning to look at whatever might have caused the loud disturbance. To his surprise, he found himself in the company of a man, by the looks of his clothes, Wei assumed he was an Earth bender, with this piece of information in mind, he deduced that the loud thump was the result of this man using an Earth bending technique. 

As he dusted himself off, he found himself being lectured by the elder Earth bender, he knew it was a bad idea to be out at the desert this late but he had to keep practicing. Wei got to his feet and bowed a little, he had gotten the name of this stranger so it was only proper that he introduce himself as well.

"Hello Julio, my name is Wei. No, I don't think my parents are looking for me, they're dead."

The lack of emotion in the boys voice was somewhat disturbing as he claimed that they were no longer on the physical plane of existence. The boy dusted himself off and then an idea began to take shape in his mind, he had figured out that this man was an Earth bender so perhaps he could offer a few lessons on how to do it properly.

"I live with my uncle not too far away, he knows I like to go out sometimes. I can take care if myself mister."

There was a slight pause in his speech as he thought he had seen someone move about on the horizon. For a moment he stared out into the distance, his eyes scanning the nearby rock formations where Monzo was hiding, eventually he discerned it must have been a simple mistake and looked back to the man who called himself Julio.

"So um...you're an Earth bender hm? Do you think that maybe you could show me how to do a couple of things? I'm not that good yet but I know if I see how to do it properly, I can become really great!"

Wei fixed his hair so it was no longer blocking his face and so that he could watch properly if the man agreed to it.

Monzo began to get the feeling that they knew he was there, but he didn't know how. He popped his head over the rock a smige just to duck again. Right before he he ducked, he notice that the smaller figure was indeed a young earth bender. Maybe the young earth bender would leave him be; but there was the other guy there too. He thought.

"Great, just my luck."

He looked to his side and saw another rock he could use for hiding. This one was at least closer to them, so he'd be able to hear what they were saying. He could even play it off cool like he was an earth bender too. That way they could befriend him and take him to an earth kingdom town or something. He walked over to the rock that was across from him, but before he made it. He tripped over a smaller rock. He landed face first into the ground and groaned.

As he got up, he left out a roar of fire. He didn't mean to. It just sort of slipped out from being in pain. He covered his mouth and went behind the rock hoping that they didn't hear him or seen him.