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[biteoffherhead]

[During the drafts and the flooding, Moro simply evacuated. As a result, the den she had taken residence in has since become uninhabitable. Any possessions of San remain in the cave, soggy and growing mold; Moro has no interest in material possessions.

She does, however, have an interest in finding a new den. Which, given her size, is not an easy thing to do. Now that she's back and close to the village, those who wander even a short ways into the forest may find Moro pawing at holes to see if she can dig them wider, or even trying to squeeze into larger pits.

She is not making much success, mind.]

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With special guest star, Ikki

[savedtheworld]

[Three figures were found at the river in part of the forest. Inside the river was the sky bison, Appa. Aang sat at the bank of the river with his legs dipped in the water, wearing swimming trunks, and he was using Waterbending to wash the bison. His granddaughter Ikki was also there to help with the soap.

Aang laughed, Appa growled, but then Aang caught a familiar sight out of the corner of his eye.]

[breezing]

[ Ikki, in her new swimsuit from Katara's party, didn't even notice the familiar sight - because it wasn't familiar at all, and she was on Appa's stomach with a brush and the soap, soaked to the bone but apparently happy as could be.

She did notice Aang's reaction, though. ] Grandpa? [ And looked around. ]

[biteoffherhead]

[There they would see Moro on the other side of the river! She had been drinking from the river downstream, but now she was grouchily moving upstream to avoid the taste of soap.]

[savedtheworld]

[Aang hops over into the water near Ikki to point out Moro to her with a whisper.] Look, Ikki! That's Moro! She's a big wolf spirit I've been making friends with.

[He then waves over towards Moro and calls out.] Hello, Moro!

[breezing]

Wo-ow! [ She whispers this back, matching Aang's tone. She's never met a spirit before, but of course Aang would know some! He's the Avatar, after all.

She waves, too, clearly excited. ]

[biteoffherhead]

[Moro leers over at Aang and the strange girl. She's growling, the sound carrying perfectly loud and clear even over the sound of running water. Buuuut that's just Moro, always growling no matter what.]

[savedtheworld]

[He whispers back to Ikki.] Oh wait, she's actually called a "god". She watches over the forest.

[Then he calls back to Moro, not really minding the growl.] It's nice to see you, Moro! Would you like to meet my granddaugher, Ikki?

[breezing]

[ Ikki looks rather impressed. ] The whole forest? What's she protect it from?

Hi, Moro! [ She raises her voice here, waving with both hands this time. ]

[biteoffherhead]

You are fouling up the river.

[GRR GRR GRR. Such a wonderful first impression she must give, Ikki. Also, what are you doing with a granddaughter.]

You are but a boy yourself.

[savedtheworld]

[He gives a nervous chuckle.] Sorry, I didn't think it was a problem. Don't animals bathe here all the time? This is Appa, by the way! [Appa gives a lazy growl]

Yeah, I haven't had any kids here but she came from the future. Isn't Luceti weird like that?

[breezing]

Maaaaaaaybe not with soap, though. [ Ikki blinked down at the scrub brush she was holding, thinking about it. ] Ummmm, hm. [ WELP. ]

[biteoffherhead]

[Yep, that soap sure is nasty!]

So you survive long enough to breed.

[savedtheworld]

[Aang laughs nervously.]

That's... one way of putting it? She's an Airbender just like me!

[breezing]

[ Wow, Ikki's just...still standing there a little impressed by the fact they're talking to a giant wolf, man. 8|

HER LIFE IS AMAZING. ]

[biteoffherhead]

Is that so? Teach her how to properly respect my forests, and I will permit her passage.

[savedtheworld]

[Part of him feels defensive of his granddaughter, but Aang manages to resist getting mad at a giant wolf. He tries to give a polite bow.]

She's been raised with the same values of me, as an Airbender, to respect all life. So you won't have to worry about that.

[breezing]

[ Although she's a bit more hyperactive, this is true. Ikki only acts in defense. Of her family, of her home. ]

I won't hurt your home. [ A solemn little promise, added to Aang's statement. She knows about homes, and protecting them. ]

[biteoffherhead]

Then I will not eat her.

[Isn't this fun, Ikki?? This meeting is going as good as it could possibly go!]

[savedtheworld]

I... really appreciate that.