eleventh whirlwind. VIDEO/ACTION. BACKDATED TO THE 3RD.

[breezing]

[ Welcome to a clearing a little ways away from House 56. This is the Airbending Gates clearing, and they're sort of visible in the background. There's a few trees, too, and the one nearest Ikki has Soren in it. Ikki's sitting crosslegged, a box on the ground in front of her. Her journal's propped up against something - a rock? It's just not clear - to leave her hands free.

After she's sure the thing is on, she grins. ]

Hey! This is Ikki! I'd say you know that already but you might not because I don't know everyone and anyway it's New Feather season so there are probably lots of people I don't know. I guess those people don't have to listen to this because I dunno if they'd care although I'll answer questions if they want? Oh, not that ANYONE has to listen to this but I mean I know I listen to things that look most interesting to me and this might not look like that to some people. [ As always, this is all in one breath. Her mile-a-minute chatter has yet to change. ]

Anyway! Guess what?? Tomorrow? Is the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL ...Not that I mind school, Sifu Raine, Sifu Layton! But that means every day I'll be free! Well except in mornings with grandpa and then sometimes with Rapunzel and Lee and the art club and you know everything else I do but it's still pretty great! I think I'm allowed to be excited about it because that's what you DO when school gets out, right? I mean I never went to a proper one at home because I learned from Daddy at the Island but I talked to some of the kids from the City and I think that's what you do. Oh, and the day after tomorrow is Katara's birthday, which is also pretty exciting! Everyone should say hello to her then, okay?

[ Another pause for breath. Surprisingly, she does actually have to breathe. ...Today is a year since arrival, and apparently that means... ] Today I'm going to share something special with you all. [ That's said as though she's telling a secret, although this isn't at all filtered. ] The secret is inside this box! This box was something Katara and I got, last year. A long time ago! Inside it are very, very special things! Normally I don't show ANYONE it, because that's how you keep secrets, but I'll show you all today. These are my treasures!

...That is, I'll show you if you ask! And then, if you ask, I'll tell you about one of my treasures that you get to see. You have to pick one! And if you pick the RIGHT one, I'll give you a present. [ Because apparently this is a game? Yes, that seems to be the case. ] If you don't get it right, then you don't get a prize!

Oh, and if you're new and listened to all that, you should drop by the school on the fourteenth, 'cause that's the next Art Club meeting and we're always recruiting!

[ Ikki can be contacted about her treasures either in person near the gates or via video. GOOD LUCK, anyone who wants to play guessing games with seven year old children. ]

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[Video]

[winds_voice]

[And of course Eley's curiosity gets the better of him and he can't help but want to join in this strange game. He only has to ask right? But then how will he know which one's the right one?

One way to find out.]

Hmm... may I see one of your treasures? That is, as long as you are sure this Katara will not mind.

[Video]

[breezing]

[ HOW INDEED...Though Eley may be one of the lucky ones! ]

You can! And Katara won't mind. She helped me pick out the box, but I'm the one who filled it up.

[ He gets a grin, and then...she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; what looks like a map drawn in crayon with scribbled notes, with four major continents, three centered around a more circular one; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Pick one, and you get a story! Pick right and you get a prize!

[video]

[fierybluebird]

A treasure game?

[Hello, pirate here, very interested.] I love games. And treasure! Okay tell me about them, please.

[video]

[breezing]

Here's how it works! I'll show you them, you pick one, and you get a story! ...Or if you pick right, I'll give you a prize! Ready, Marco?

[ And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; what looks like a map drawn in crayon with scribbled notes, with four major continents, three centered around a more circular one; a red and orange paper flower; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; a dried bit of orange peel, apparently having been dropped in something that makes it shiny and safe from time; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; a scrap of what might be balloon, clearly popped and apparently pink; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Set, GO!

[Video]

[niceguypose]

Ikki-chan! Are you presenting a challenge? I must wholeheartedly accept!

[Video]

[breezing]

Okay, but it's not an easy one!!! But here we go! If you guess right, you get a prize and a story. If you guess wrong, you just get a story.

[ And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; a scrap of green fabric; an origami rabbit; a dried bit of orange peel, apparently having been dropped in something that makes it shiny and safe from time; a map that has since been covered with various other items while rearranging things; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible.

Just leaving it in front of the journal so he can make his choice, ho hum. ]

[ video ]

[herotypical]

I think I'd kinda love to see a treasure, Ikki.

[ video ]

[breezing]

Hey, Buffy! Ready? This is a hard game!

[ ...It really isn't that hard, depending. Give her a second to rearrange the items in the box, only the open lid visible as she does so, before she shuts it, turns it around, and opens it again.

...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a scrap of green fabric; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; the corner of a drawing, which seems to use a lot of really vibrant red, in what might be a dress; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; a drawing of what might be a lamb; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Pick one, and get a story! Or a story and a prize, if you're right.

[Action]

[savedtheworld]

[Aang shows up at the air gates in his royal attendant's uniform. He smiles and gives a bow as he approaches.]

Little Miss Princess! How about I try my own version of the game?

[Action]

[breezing]

Grandpa! Of course you get to try it. But this is really hard, okay?

[ ...For him, it might not be. Give her a second to turn the box her way, to rearrange the things within, and then close it, turn it back around, and...

Then she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; what looks like a strand of beads, sticking out from under some of the other things; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; a little bracelet made of sea shells; a scrap of what might be balloon, clearly popped and apparently pink; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Which do you pick?

[voice]

[generalflirt]

Maybe I'm just not good at these things, but this sounds a little like a losing game, Ikki.

[voice]

[breezing]

I don't think so! So far two people guess right on their first go, you know! You shouldn't give up before you even try...

Wanna give it a shot, Masaomi?

[Voice]

[wise_maiden]

May I see your treasures as well? That's quite a collection you have. And yes, most children tend to be excited when the summer break comes. Just don't forget to come tomorrow!

[video]

[breezing]

Of course! And I'll come, 'cause Grandpa and I won't forget!

Okay, give me a second.

[ She has to rearrange the box for Raine's shot. When she's ready, she'll turn the box to face the journal.

And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami flower, of an uncertain type; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; a sheet of pink, shimmery stickers; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Okay, you get to pick one! And if you're right, you get a prize. If not, you get a story anyway!

[voice]

[pendantry]

[Telling the world a secret. That's very Ikki.]

I heard you were here for a year.

[voice]

[breezing]

Hey, Raven! [ Raven doesn't seem to be asking to play, so...she'll just keep the box closed, leaning forward on it as she looks at her journal. ]

...Yep! A year ago, I first showed up, today.

action;

[precipitous]

[ So she's still enemies with the air gates, but Korra is intrigued by Ikki's treasure game and the promise of presents if she wins. She saunters over, hands behind her head. ]

Alright, I'll play. [ She sits down cross-legged next to Ikki. ]

action;

[breezing]

[ GOOD, KORRA. Though you realize these are presents as made by a child...?

Ikki grins at the older girl anyway. ]

Okaaaaaay! But it's tough, you know? You get to pick one, and if you're right...then you get a prize and a story! If you're wrong, you just get a story.

Ready? [ Just let her arrange things...There.

And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; a strand of beads, with four significant beads in particular; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; what appears to be one of the small wind-up figures from the cultural festival, garbed in a tiny blue outfit; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

voice;

[alloys]

[ Yeah he ignores most of that IN FAVOR OF: ]

Hey, rookie. It's about time you proved you've learned a thing or two about baseball.

voice;

[breezing]

[ WOW RUDE. ]

What, like a pop quiz?

voice; let's see how many characters i can tag this with

[degleamed]

What do you think we should do this month for art club, Ikki? Any suggestions?

voice; all but one apparently

[breezing]

Hmmmm! Well, it's summer! And school's out tomorrow...! So it should be something summer-y and fun, don't you think? Maybe we could even go on a field trip!

[therewerefifty]

[Going past the gates on her way back from the forest is a regular occurrence, okay. Because they're very pretty to look at. Only this time, there seems to be an Ikki attached, which reminds her of what Aang said.]

Hello, Ikki.

[breezing]

[ They are very pretty indeed! And Ikki is always happy to show them off or to have people admire them. They're important to her, and to Aang.

She looks up at her name and grins immediately upon recognizing the speaker - she knows this person, yep! ]

Hey, Makie! What are you up to?

[Action]

[endgames]

[He never did make it down to see her air gates, the first time her and Aang talked about them. There was stuff going on, and all that. EITHER WAY, Aang's announcement is fresh in mind, but rather than hit up the journals Shikamaru comes looking for Ikki in person (presumably getting further direction from someone in the Avatar house).

Walking this far out gives him excuse from being dragged into the final preparations for Neji's birthday party, okay. >>]

Yo. That game still going?

[Action]

[breezing]

[ Her family does always know where she is, more or less. At least, she'll always write off notes to at least three of them whenever she goes anywhere new, in addition to shouting it out to the house at large (although she tries not to shout really early in the morning).

It was Soren who spotted him first, trilling an alert to Ikki. Ikki had been sitting cross-legged looking at the air gates, drumming her fingers on her box as she waited for more challengers, on the journals or in person. As soon as Soren called out, she glanced back - and immediately grinned. ]

Yep! Are you up to the challenge, Shikamaru? It's pretty tough! A few people lost right away, you know.

[ Although a few also won right away. ]

video

[derpivity]

[Oh Ikki, it's a good thing Minato was able to actually catch everything you just said. His wife is also a motormouth back in the day (not as fast as you, though) so he got some practice. With a gentle smile, he addresses her.]

I'm interested to know what treasures you have in that box, if you don't mind, Ikki.

video

[breezing]

Of course! Everyone's allowed to play!

[ Just give her a second to move thinds around...

And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a strand of beads; a pop tab; a dried leaf from fall; a red and orange paper flower; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a feather; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

You get to pick one!

[video]

[sketchingideals]

May I give this a try, Ikki?

[video]

[breezing]

'Course!

[ And she opens up the box! ...To a collection of miscellaneous items that make nearly no sense without context. Some of it is in fact rubbish by most standards. A bit of torn gold paper, which seems to be a candy wrapper; a torn piece of a bag from the bakery, with the logo on it; a blue crayon; a pop tab; a red and orange paper flower; a sheet of notes that seem to mostly involve fractions, with tally marks and doodles; a bit of wire the length of a finger, curled up; a small white shell; a piece of blue sea glass; an origami rabbit; two folded paper birds; various halloween-themed stickers; beneath all of it is a crayon picture, not drawn by Ikki herself. There are dozens more little keepsakes in there, but those are the most obvious ones, nearest the top and visible. ]

Pick one!