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[Bolin looks mostly recovered from the Hunt incident--the bags are gone from under his eyes and he seems to be his usual chipper self again.]

Ah, hey everybody. I meant to send a message out sooner but I was a little... preoccupied. I just wanted to say thanks to the people who helped out in the aftermath of the... well, you know, what happened a couple weeks ago. As much as the natives might hate us and try to hurt us, so long as we can all stick together and stand up for each other, we'll be okay, right? Whoever sent the anonymous gifts I received, thanks--it really means a lot. I haven't even been here very long, but it's really nice to know we have a community like this.

I don't think violence is the right way to try and close the rift, but I guess I can appreciate the sentiment behind what was done to the hunting grounds. I'm sorry so many people wound up getting hurt because of it, though. I wish there was a better way to show the natives that they don't have to hate us or be afraid of us.

[He sighs softly, then looks pensive.] Less than a hundred years ago, where I come from, my whole world was at war. The people of the Fire Nation had been steadily trying to take over all the other nations of the world. A lot of people got hurt, and a lot of people died, and everyone thought that all the firebenders were really awful people, just because a few of them who had power had done something awful. But... it's not fair to hate an entire nation of people just because some of them are dangerous. A firebender took my parents from me, but... my brother is a firebender, too, and he embraced his bending, even knowing that it was that very fire he could wield that had broken our family. He used his fire to protect me, and to help people, and I think that's really amazing.

Before I got here, the city I grew up in was fighting a war, too. People who could bend elements were targeted by the people who couldn't, called monsters and oppressors, and everyone was so busy being angry and afraid that nobody bothered to just stop and think that maybe it's not the power that makes someone bad, it's how they use it. A weapon can't kill someone unless it's being wielded, you know?

I guess all I'm trying to say is, there has to be a way to show the natives that just because we're capable of being dangerous doesn't mean we all are. Maybe if we show them that we can use our abilities to help them instead of just lashing out when they're cruel to us, they'll learn to start trusting us.

[He sighs again and rubs the back of his neck.] Here's where Mako would say I'm naïve but... that's what I think. Does anybody know if there are any people from Port who don't hate us? I mean, we could start small--you can't change the world all at once, right? Everything has to start somewhere, even if it's just one person...

chiblockthat

[Bolin looks much more confident this time, holding the feed the right direction for starters. He waves jovially.]

Hello, denizens of Siren's Port! Bolin here, wondering if I can ask for a little advice. I need to get a job, but... well, this place is pretty much completely different than the city I grew up in. The technology is way more advanced, so I'm a little intimidated, I guess; I'm not sure what sorts of prerequisites I'd meet for people seeking workers, so I thought maybe it'd be better if I just sort of posted my own Job Wanted ad!

So... I'm Bolin, I just got here a few weeks ago. I'm sixteen and real strong, so if you need somebody to help you with some heavy lifting I could definitely do that. I'm also an earthbender--that means I can move rock and dirt and stuff like... with my brain, kinda. It's a little hard to explain. [He's prepared a small demonstration, though, and turns the feed toward a small potted plant he picked up at the store.] Here, it's usually better if I just show. [The pot wobbles a bit, and then the earth within it lifts neatly away, completely intact. He spins it around once, just to show he can, then places it neatly back in its pot and turns the feed back to himself.] So uhm... I guess I might be helpful if someone needs a gardener? Or like if you need to level some ground? [He rubs the back of his neck a bit awkwardly.] I can also move big rocks--like huge ones, way bigger and heavier than me, so I might be good at construction or something.

Uhm. Gosh, I guess I'm just not sure what people are looking for, but I definitely need to get a job so me and Korra get get a bigger apartment. The Tower is way too small for Naga.

Oh! That reminds me! [He disappears from the feed for a moment, then returns holding Pabu, who looks a bit put-upon.] This is Pabu, my fire ferret. He's trained to do all kinds of tricks, so if you need like entertainment for parties, you just give us a call. Show 'em what you've got, Pabu!

[He sets Pabu down and the screen shudders a moment as he lifts it and focuses it at the ferret, who looks a bit uncertain. Bolin whispers loudly then.]

Come on, Pabu, we practiced this--don't get cold feet now. I know you can do this--you'll wow 'em for sure!

[Pabu hesitates, then leaps forward to walk on his hands for about a foot and a half before folding forward into a neat somersault.]

Nailed it!

[The feed focuses back on Bolin.]

So. Yeah. Uhm. We might be able to do other stuff too, I'm just not sure what people need, but if you need a hand, just ask! We're both ready and willing to do whatever kind of job needs us, right Pabu?

[Pabu gives a noncommittal chittering sound, and Bolin waves again with a big grin as the feed cuts.]

chiblockthat

[The feed opens up sideways to the very excited-looking face of a young man with big green eyes and dark hair. He looks absolutely enthralled.]

Pabu look--look! There's a little flashing light on it! [A chirping sound can be heard somewhere offscreen, and then a creature resembling a red panda clambers up onto the young man's shoulders to sniff experimentally at the camera.] Oh--oh, I think that means it's recordi--shoot! Now I've blown my entrance.

[Suddenly he shifts in demeanor, swiping a hand back through his hair and giving the feed a suave, lidded look. Still sideways, by the way.]

Well hello there, Siren's Port! Allow me to introduce myself--my name is Bolin, I'm the vice captain of the championship pro-bending team the Fire Ferrets. Oh, yes you heard right, you've got yourself a bona-fide famous professional celebrity among you~ Don't worry, though--there's plenty of me to go around.

[His confident smile slips a little.] Before I set up any autograph sessions, though, I need a little help from you guys. You see, I kinda got separated from some people I know must have come here with me. [He rubs his chin with one hand.] I mean, if I'm here, they've got to be here, right? We were together only moments before I arrived, I'm sure of it...

An-anyway, ah... there's this pretty girl with long dark wavy hair and green eyes--her name's Asami. And then there's this guy [He holds one hand up a little above his own head... not that you can tell how tall he is from the feed considering it's really just his face.] about yay tall, dark hair, wearing a uniform, kind of looks like a big deal, his name's Iroh. He's a firebender. The guys who found me didn't even know what that was--can you believe that? [Nervous laughter.] I mean... what planet do you have to be from to not even know what a firebender is, am I right?

[More nervous laughter, and then he clears his throat. The feed is still sideways.] So yeah, if, uh... If anyone has seen anybody fitting those descriptions, would you let 'em know Bolin's looking for 'em?

By the way, while I've got your attention, which way back to Republic City? [More nervous laughter.] I was kind of in the middle of something important. The guys who found me didn't know where that was, either. Can... can you believe that? It's only like, the most important city in the whole world, right Pabu? [The red panda creature just tilts its head, and Bolin scratches its ears before turning his attention back to the (still sideways) feed.] Where is this place, anyway? I didn't really do too well in geography--Mako wasn't very good at teaching me that--but I'm pretty sure I don't remember any place called Kanada.