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Multicultural Fair! [The Gym - After Classes]

The benefit of doing something like this for the second time meant that Joan and Turtle had a much easier time of setting things up since they knew what worked and what didn't.

Turtle had, once again, provided decorations from Turtle & Canary. There was the requisite refreshment table, though it was primarily there to provide beverages, since most of the booths featured culturally appropriate food.

After set up was complete, Joan and Turtle sat down to catch up while they waited for the fair to begin.


[wait for the ocd or Turtle will kick you in the shin OCD up! No shins were harmed in the making of this post!]
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Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 04:01 pm (UTC)(link)
Azula was going to decline the invitation to join the fair but thought better of it. What better venue to showcase the honor and glory of the Fire Nation than this event?

Just like everything Azula set out to do the Fire Nation booth was done perfectly and in meticulous detail. No expense was spared decorating this booth. Azula had the booth painted red with the Fire Nation Emblem (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:FireNationEmblem.png) painted on either side.

There were also hand painted pictures of select cities in the Fire Nation: the Capital City (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Capital_002.jpg) (where the Royal Palace (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fire_Nation_Palace_002.JPG) was located); the Fire Fountain City (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fire_Fountain_City.png) and because people might think the Fire Nation was just a collection of cities Azula included the town of Shu Jing (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Mango_City.png).

Near the painting of Shu Jing was the painting of the Ember Island (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Ember_Island_001.jpg). The island is often frequented by the nobility. Activities in the island can range from lounging on the beach, playing Kuai Ball (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Kuai_Ball) or visiting the Ember Island Theater (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Theater.png) where the Ember Island Players are housed. Azula doesn't recommend the last one. It was probably the only free good advice she would ever give.

Another painting showcased the pride of the Fire Nation, its military (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/fh_ir_reeseaz/cultural%20fest/Army021.jpg), which was a real military and not like the one in the reserves which was disappointingly very un-military like. Beside the military painting were paintings of the Fire Tanks (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fire_tank.jpg), Fire Navy ships and the airships and hot air balloons (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fire_Nation_Airships.png) of the Air Force.

The Great Gates of Azulon (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/fh_ir_reeseaz/cultural%20fest/gatesofazulon.jpg) was also featured in the presentation together with Azula's personal ship (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Necklaces.png).

There was a collection of Fire Nation dishes (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Fire_Food.jpg) with accompanying chopsticks on the table. There were also snacks on display: Flaming Fire Flakes (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Flaming_Fire_Flakes), Fire Gummies (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Fire_Gummies) and Sizzle Crisps (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/Sizzle-Crisps).

Every single food on the table was 'burn your tongue, need water NOW, NOW, NOW!' hot.

And on at the very end of the display were the pictures of the former Fire Lord Ozai (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/fh_ir_reeseaz/cultural%20fest/ozai.png) and the Current Fire Lord Zuko (http://i909.photobucket.com/albums/ac300/fh_ir_reeseaz/cultural%20fest/zukolord.png). It might be obvious which Fire Lord Azula favored more.

Azula stood by the booth wearing the Royal Fire Nation robes (http://avatar.wikia.com/wiki/File:Zuko-Azula-clothes.png) and her golden flame crown on her top knot ready to answer any inquiries regarding the Fire Nation.

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] onlysmokesnics.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 04:37 pm (UTC)(link)
Hayley just stared in awe.

"Wow."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 09:56 pm (UTC)(link)
Azula was very smug. "Yes, isn't it?"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] onlysmokesnics.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:12 pm (UTC)(link)
"Sure sounds a lot better than where I'm from," Hayley said. "And Gotham is big!"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:19 pm (UTC)(link)
She never saw Gotham but Azula answered, "The Fire Nation is bigger."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] onlysmokesnics.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:28 pm (UTC)(link)
"And that's where you're princess of?" Azula said. "Golly."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:36 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes, I'm the motherfucking princess of the Fire Nation, the greatest civilization in the world." She paused, "At least of my world."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] onlysmokesnics.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:40 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm guessing of anywhere," Hayley said, eyes big. "You're so amazing, Azula. I can't even think of the right words."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:43 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes," Azula said, not even bothering with modesty. "I am amazing. I'm sure you'll find the right words eventually."
living_endless: ([neg] serious and thoughtful)

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[personal profile] living_endless 2009-09-09 05:06 pm (UTC)(link)
Didi eyed the booth, then experimentally took a fire gummy.

"Wow," she said, once she'd swallowed (and convinced herself her tongue would not literally burst into flames). "Your people like spice, huh?"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 09:54 pm (UTC)(link)
"Yes," Azula confirmed with a smirk, "you could say that."
living_endless: ([neu] hair over eye)

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[personal profile] living_endless 2009-09-09 11:30 pm (UTC)(link)
"I'm very perceptive," Didi tried. Stupid human senses; the spice would bother her mouth for a while. "Can you tell me about the rest of the exhibit?"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 11:49 pm (UTC)(link)
"Of course," Azula waved to the exhibit, "Which would you like to learn first?"
living_endless: ([neu] interested)

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[personal profile] living_endless 2009-09-09 11:55 pm (UTC)(link)
Didi's eyes grazed over the exhibits. "The aircraft," she said. "and the theater second, I think. The aircraft look ... strong but graceful."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-10 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
"They are," Azula agreed. "The Fire Nation airships were built with both aesthetics and durability in mind. It is also, very fast."
living_endless: ([neu] listening)

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[personal profile] living_endless 2009-09-10 12:10 am (UTC)(link)
"What do you use them for?" Didi asked. "Ever been up in one?"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-10 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
"We use them for war," she answered, "and I would have to be 'up in one' since I commanded them at one point."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] blondecanary.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 05:32 pm (UTC)(link)
"Mmmph!" Dinah had taken one of the chopstick-required dishes and was now valiantly trying to swallow. Also, looking for noodles or rice to put out the flame.

And wondering who the pictures were as she looked around.

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 09:55 pm (UTC)(link)
"Enjoying yourself?" Azula asked pleasantly. Dinah couldn't possibly be surprised since Azula was standing right there, right?

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] blondecanary.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 09:58 pm (UTC)(link)
No, although she could have no comeback until after she took a rice ball and chewed, swallowed, got her taste buds under control, then nearly breathed fire. "Yessss." Gulp and grab water. "It's good. Atomic-flavor. Nice." Dinah took a breath, and tried to get her composure back. "Who're the two pictures?"

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:04 pm (UTC)(link)
Azula didn't hide her smirk. She didn't know what 'Atomic-flavor' was but she could guess. "It's just the way we like our food."

"The one who looks regal and imperial is my father the former Fire Lord Ozai and the other one is my brother Zuzu. Oh, I'm sorry, I meant Zuko."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] blondecanary.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:09 pm (UTC)(link)
"Zuzu?" Dinah chortled in the middle of another bite of the spicy spicy fish, and smirked. "Is that his nickname? Kinda less impressive there."

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
"Its his nickname," Azula confirmed with a chuckle. Then Azula sobered but her eyes were sparkling with humor. "But he is the current Fire Lord we must accord him with every respect. He prefers to be called Fire Lord Zuzu-- there I go again, I meant Zuko.

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] blondecanary.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
Dinah snickered again, nodding, and took another drink of water. "What's the Fire Lord do?" she asked, curious. Azula was so a younger sister. She didn't even have to ask to guess that.

Re: Fire Nation -- 09/09.

[identity profile] azuldragon.livejournal.com 2009-09-09 10:31 pm (UTC)(link)
"The Fire Lord is the absolute monarch, the commander-in-chief of all of its armies, anointed by Agni himself to lead the Fire Nation," Azula proclaimed proudly, "And then there's my brother."
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