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[yaoihand]

Who: Bolin and Kija
When: idk before the war probably
Where: in the public baths
What: spoon and i are trying to do gay things but let's be real, this will probably be the gennest thing to ever gen
Rating: GEN

[ There's nothing like a good workout to help you realise you've been focusing all of your life's training on your supernatural power and neglecting ... everything else. That's the first thing Kija had learned today, anyway. While his right hand could bend steel and break bolders, and it tossed those barbell weights about like they were light as a feather, his left hand could barely life one of the medium-sized weights. It really makes him wonder how strong he would be if Blanc had truly stolen his dragon's claw from him - probably not very strong at all.

There's a lot of work to be done, and that fact frustrated him. The more frustrated he got, the more Kija seemed to push himself, and towards the end of the training he had really exhausted his energy. Well, at least he didn't faint yet. ]

T-That was a good exercise, Bolin! [ Even if his left hand feels like death. Kija's still panting from all the exertion, but despite it all, he looks really happy??? ]

It has put me in the mood for a hot bath. Shall we go together?

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[sediments]

Yeah, that's what I usually do.

[ He smiles at Kija, glad to see him in such high spirits despite how he'd struggle with all of the exercise. It doesn't really affect Bolin's opinion of him negatively: it's not like Bolin is exceptionally strong either, since he's always relied on his earthbending, but he's doing his best too.

Clapping a hand on Kija's shoulder, he starts heading toward the baths, picking up his gym bag on the way as he stretches his arms out. ]

You did a good job today! What do you think?

[yaoihand]

[ Though his muscles are aching, the exercise has him buzzing very slightly. Kija's in quite a good mood. He feels accomplished and proud, and the good vibes seem to extend to the way he feels about Bolin as well (though he's never really had a bad opinion of him). Right now, he's so happy to have made a good friend like him, even if they had a rough beginning. ]

Do you think so? [ WEH, he likes being told he's a good. ] I only wish I had more strength in my left hand! [ Because right now it's kind of scrawny... like the rest of him. ]

[sediments]

[ Kija's efforts are endearing, and Bolin keeps his spirits up. It's hard not to have energy when Kija is so determined, earnest and so optimistic despite the hard work ahead of him. ]

Don't worry about it! Everyone has to start somewhere. I wasn't that strong either when I first started because I was used to relying on my earthbending. [ He nudges the other man playfully in the ribs. ] And I think it made Sakura happy to have you around too. All you have to do is keep training with us.

[yaoihand]

She worked so hard. It was commendable. [ never stop showering sakura with compliments because she is the best and has no flaws ]

I will. [ keep training, he means!! ] I cannot continue to rely only on my dragon's claw.

[ Within a few minutes, their sweaty asses have finally made it to the public baths. Towels, lockers and bathrobes are provided, so they only have to change out of their clothes and jump in. ]

[sediments]

[ It's habit by now for Bolin, and he's methodical as he takes off his clothes and ties a towel around his waist. He doesn't stop, keeps his gaze low, and goes about his business. Having Kija here with him switches up the routine, but he's going to assume that not much will change. ]

Well, it is like crazy powerful. I can't blame you.

[ He's just in the towel now, waiting for Kija to finish neatly folding his clothes or whatever. ]

[yaoihand]

[ so are they really going to find a severed arm or what

Kija slips out of his own clothing, wrapping himself in a towel and folding the rest of it. He is mindful of the fact that this is a co-ed bath, but it doesn't look like there's anyone else (of the fairer sex) using it at the moment. He isn't that shy about his body when among men. ]

Of course it is. It is an ancient power, that has been passed on for generations. [ But Bolin's probably already heard that story... ]

Oh, but you mentioned something about 'earthbending' ...? I am not familiar with that term.

[sediments]

[ i refuse to write another thread explaining earthbending so

Bolin’s not shy about his body around men either, especially after so many months in Caissa, but he doesn’t enjoy parading around naked either so he keeps his towel affixed. He grins when Kija asks him about earthbending, ready to break out into an actual demonstration when, just as they’re entering the baths they hear—

A loud splash. Rather, several large splashes, accompanied by shouts and screams and, very loudly,

“YOU TOUCH MY JUNK ONE MORE TIME AND I’LL KILL YOU!”

A very upset exclamation. ]

[yaoihand]

Huh?! [ Kija blinks. This sounds like trouble!! ]

What is happening over there? Whose trash is being touched?! [ There's no way he would know what 'junk' means in this context, okay. He's Kija. Now he starts to move over there. As the city protectors, it was their job to handle these kinds of matters. ] Bolin, let's go!