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@gataashâ
the generous âlunchâ breaks are certainly appreciated, especially on days where heavier, more mind-numbing topics are to be discussed. soliya enjoys the three hour gap in the middle of the day where sheâs supposed to be getting something to eat, or exploring around the shops closest to the palace. sheâs not technically supposed to be in closer towards the middle-outs of the city in a quaint little fabric store.
but here she is, anyways. thereâs a purpose, though.
the city is wildly different than air temple island, especially in wind. at any given time soli can feel the playful air nipping at her ankles through her skirts, or breezing past her fingertips on air temple island, but in fire nation the element is significantly more stagnant due to the way the city is built and the buildings (or so thatâs what she thinks). either way, she canât feel the natural wind as easily as sheâs usually comfortable with, so she arrives at the store and starts immediately looking for gauzier, lighter fabrics.
itâs when she almost bumps into the sole other occupant in the longer rather than wider shop, that she realizes just how awkwardly set up the space is. an apology is lingering on her lips when recognition strikes. âoh! taash.â heâs always around, somewhere. it became a normal thing to see him around, but sheâd never been given the opportunity strike up a conversation. âi didnât see you when i first walked in - nor did i think iâd run into someone i knew here.â well, kind of. she knows more about the idea of him than she knows him personally. itâs fine - itâs enough to make short conversation without it being awkward.
âare you here for a cut of cloth for something fun, at least?â
















