Post by Yi Yun-Uk on Sept 26, 2014 12:09:37 GMT -5
Darkness fell upon the stage as the curtains closed, creating a cloth barrier between the applauding audience and the bowing cast members. The cast wasted no time as soon as the curtains were fully closed, straightening up and hurrying off stage. Some went to mingle with the audience members while others went to change. As for a certain young actor, he had other plans. Still dressed in the clothes of a past Earth Kingdom princess, he made a beeline for his dressing room, opening the door just wide enough for a lithe black form to slip through with ease.
The tips of his fingers drifted off the wooden surface of the door, dropping to his side to clutch at the silk material of his skirt. He kicked off his shoes, breathing a quick sigh of relief as his bare feet touched the smooth stone flooring below. The shoes in question were poorly crafted and made of straw, but the style of his shoes didn't matter when your costume completely covered them, the material touching the floor. Dark eyes focused on the small puma staring expectantly at him, and he gave a soft smile. "Let's go," his voice came out hushed, just loud enough for the feline to hear with a twitch of the ear.
The pair slipped out of the theatre, unnoticed by the stagehands. The dark puma stuck close to the crossdressing actor, never once straying more than a foot away from material of his costume. They ventured deeper into the middle ring of Ba Sing Se where their main theatre was located, keeping quiet as they followed the moonlight to wherever it would take them. They paused, however, as a voice called out into the night.
"What's a fine lady like yerself doin' out at a time like this? Don't'cha know bad guys roam these streets?"
The fur on the puma began to bristle, teeth baring as a snarl ripped from the feline's throat. All the young actor could do, however, was stare at the metal glinting in the pale moonlight, grasped by a man cloaked in shadows. There couldn't just be one person. There had to be more. He lived on the streets of the lower ring for long enough to know this much. No one acted alone if they wanted to be successful.
Post by Yasuo Hatake on Sept 26, 2014 13:21:23 GMT -5
we're all playing from the same script.
It was more of following the mass than his own decision to get off his seat and continue clapping in a rapid manner. While his hands were occupied with an almost meaningless motion, seeing as the curtain had closed, his eyes were scanning the place around him, as if trying to spot someone.
Indeed he was looking for a person, though said person didn't seem to follow the actions of some of his fellow actors who didn't hesitate to mingle into the crowd. It wasn't everyday Yasuo decided to abandon his perfect and quiet house on Ember Island, and so when he did, he wanted to live the full experience of whatever it was he would do. This time, it was simple thing. Word had come to him about a famous young actress who was currently a very hot topic in the Earth Kingdom. He had the money, he had the time, so why not take the chance to enjoy some form of art? And furthermore, why not actually meet the girl? Nobility and art went well together. Besides, being friends with famous people always had its perks, right?
Not wasting more time, he left the audience for a more resultful search. Going backstage didn't require much persuasion, and it wasn't long before his eyes caught the edge of a long dress and dark hair accompanying it. A smile made its appearance on his face as he followed the girl and her feline pet, ready to call out to her any moment.That was, until he almost lost her, as she exited the theatre. Why would she do that? Curiosity overrode his desire of meeting her, and he silently followed the pair into the streets of Ba Sing Se.
A voice stopped both of them, a blade made its appearance, and Yasuo apparently thought it was a good idea to interfere. He really did want to meet the girl and her being dead or injured would be a great obstacle to that. With a few swift steps he was out of his hiding spot, and standing next to the actress. "Oh dear, I have been looking all over for you! How can you leave everyone waiting like that?" Without notice he placed a hand over her shoulders and smiled at her reassuringly. This really wasn't going to work, but at least he had tried. "If you'll excuse us," he said to the shady man as he changed their course towards the theatre and started a quick paced walk, his hand still resting on her shoulders.
Post by Yi Yun-Uk on Sept 26, 2014 13:44:07 GMT -5
The feline took a step closer to the man in the shadows, lashing his tail back and forth as he positioned himself in front of his human. No one would ever get close to his Yun-Uk while he was around! Too bad some other human had already made a move, appearing beside the brunette and placing a hand on a silk covered shoulder. Yun-Uk tensed, the action hidden underneath the layers of costume. Brown eyes averted from the weapon to the man beside her, quickly assessing the situation while the puma whipped his head around, growling at the new stranger. Hostility turned to confusion as his master spoke, a small, sheepish smile forming on her face as she spoke.
"I'm sorry, dear. I needed some fresh air." She bowed her head in apology before raising it. She allowed herself to be guided by the hand that was still on her shoulder, tolerating the unwanted contact for the time being. One of her hands that hovered by her side curled its fingers inward, flexing them in a subtle come command. The puma let out another growl, slowly stepping toward his leaving master. He doubtfully looked between the white haired stranger and the man with the weapon, wondering who was a bigger threat. Choosing the weapon man, the feline bounded after his master, quickly catching up and forcing his way between the legs of the strange man and his master.
The one they left, however, was not convinced, especially not with how the puma acted. He turned his head over his shoulder, motioning toward the street. "Follow them," he commanded, watching the shrinking backs of their targets as a few more men, each equipped with their own weapons, slipped out of the darkness of the alleys, silently following after their prey.
ooc: screw it, i'm gonna use feminine pronouns right now to distinguish between the cat and the human. sifjeoisjf.
Post by Yasuo Hatake on Sept 27, 2014 5:05:52 GMT -5
we're all playing from the same script.
Thankfully the girl was cooperating. A least they'd survive the night; probably. The puma's body mass made him take his hand off her shoulders and put it back in its right place by his side. He didn't miss a chance to flash a smile at her though to make up for the lack of their supposed familiarity. He made sure their path was not a straight one like the one they came from. He took turns every few seconds, just to make sure. Once far away enough, Yasuo stoped and took a breath, completely unaware of their hidden pursuers; and to think he was a general's son.
His eyes went from the girl to the feline and back, before he cleared his throat loudly. "I hope you can forgive me for that." he said calmly with a gentle smile following his sentence. He'd totally just saved a famous person and he was extremely surprised by his own smooth approach to the subject. Then again, speaking from experience, being frantic would really make the situation worse.
175 WORDS FOR Yi Yun-Uk ― it's so small i'm sorry //crei
She felt herself begin to slightly relax as soon as the hand was removed. Thank you, Jajeong, and your overprotectiveness. The cat was like the protective older brother she never had, and she would not trade her precious Jajeong for an actual brother. Brothers would actually talk. And the ones she had seen were disgusting. The puma was an absolute sweetheart, and that was all that mattered to her.
Yun-Uk willingly followed after the white haired man, casting a confused glance toward him when they started taking various turns. The confusion cleared up when she remembered their current circumstances. Going straight there without making sure the thugs were gone might put the theatre at risk. Then again, she was quite certain some of the audience members, assuming they were still there, were benders, and some of the stagehands could do some minor bending themselves. Losing them first was probably for the best, though.
She paused her steps as soon as the man did. She flexed her toes from underneath the material of her hwarot, finally remember that she had, in fact, left the theatre without her shoes on. Walking around the stone streets was going to scuff them up, but that would only add to the blisters she already had on them. Battle scars, she could call them. Psh. Large olive eyes turned toward the man as he spoke, a small smile slipping on her lips. "What is there to forgive, sir? You have rescued me, and, for that, I am eternally greatful." Yun-Uk took a few steps back so she could bow in respect, straightening up after counting to three.
As for Jajeong, he wasn't nearly as thankful, nor was he the least bit calm. The small puma took to circling around the two, his head low and ears swiveling while listening to the sounds of the night. Acidic eyes cast wary glances toward the white haired stranger. "Ah! Where are my manners?" The younger of the two continued on, ignoring how the feline was acting. "My name is Yi Yun-Uk, and my companion is Jajeong. May I have the honor of knowing your name, sir?"
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