attempt number twenty-one ♻ (voice)

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

Travel tip: if any of you have plans to head the way of the Fire Nation, I suggest brushing up on your … I don't even know. What this is, Japanese? Chinese? The books are all in Chinese. I don't know if this elaborate blob of ink is supposed to mean elephant, oak tree, or "simmer for fifteen minutes or until golden-brown."

[ There's a sigh, followed by a thumping noise as she tosses the book aside. ] I guess I should be focusing on catching up on my own books, anyway. I've got like a million chapters of Spanish to catch up on, and Nietzche doesn't read itself.

Oh, and also? Don't let seasons fool you. It's always warm here. I swear, it's like fifty degrees warmer here than it was in Washington. Which, don't get me wrong, is a good thing. Awesome, even. [ Of course, that might have something to do with the volcano that the castle is on. Which is ... a tiny fact she hasn't picked up on. ]

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[lovedthemoon.livejournal.com]

I'm still not used to how warm the Fire Nation is. Might have something to do with the ~volcano. But who's counting.

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

The vol-what-o?

[lovedthemoon.livejournal.com]

...Are there not volcanoes on Earth?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

There are plenty, but I've never been on one of them! It's generally considered a very bad idea.

[curajas.livejournal.com]

Is it in the south or something?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

I'm not really sure where it is, honestly. If I found a map, assuming I could even read it, maybe I could tell you. But I think my hunt for info on the place has come to an end unless that info's coming out of Zuko's mouth.

[curajas.livejournal.com]

It's no fun to be in a place where you don't understand the language.

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

I can understand the speaking just fine, it's the writing that's making my head hurt.

[intuitivelyapt.livejournal.com]

Are you still reading Nietzche?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

It's not like I wasted high school away reading his completed works. My philosophy class required all that campaign against morality stuff, and I pretty much threw in the towel after God died and we began living unimportant lives without purpose or direction.

[intuitivelyapt.livejournal.com]

You took philosophy in high school? God, what did you do, play connect the dots with a picture of Descartes?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

No, I took philosophy in college. I just ... happened to have read some of his stuff before I picked it up. But thanks to you and Danko, wound up with an incomplete for a grade. And now I'm playing catch up. So, thanks, Sylar. Again.

[flammatory]

Oh, uh, I didn't even think about that. Either of that. Did you want to go to the beach or something?

And no, it's not an active volcano, and yes, I can find you a map if you want one. Or ask the servants, I told you it's what they're there for.

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

... The beach? Seriously? Is there anyone who'd say no to something like that? I didn't bring my bathing suit, though ... I mean, it's kind of winter on Earth right now.

Do you always do this Big Brother thing on people's posts? Don't worry, you've got better things to do than play Christopher Columbus. I'll get one from the servants. [ :c man calling them that feels weird but there is no other word and she needs to just ... get over her awkward and put them to work. ]

[flammatory]

I don't know, there probably is - that's why I asked! Just get one made for you. As soon as you get over this asking servants to do things problem.

You mean reading other people's comments? Don't you? I haven't exactly had internet etiquette lessons.

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

... They'll just make me one? Are you kidding me?

Not everyone's, I mean. Sometimes, sure, but usually I try this thing called privacy.

[wearecowboys.livejournal.com]

What compelled you to suddenly move to the Fire Nation?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

Move? I -- No. I didn't move. Just visiting a friend, that's all. More like ... an extended, well-deserved vacation.

[wearecowboys.livejournal.com]

Oh, I see. Sorry, I was just curious. Wasn't trying to-- well, nevermind. How are you liking it there? [h-haha, sounding a little awkward.]

[cuzitswrong.livejournal.com]

Who are you visiting?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

A friend of mine, his name's Zuko.

[cuzitswrong.livejournal.com]

I know him. That's what I was hoping you were going to say.

[inakoipond.livejournal.com]

Fire nation?

[autophoenix.livejournal.com]

Yeah. It's a country in Zuko's world. Well ... kind of Zuko's country, really. If you're from Earth, I can say it's a lot like China. Or ... Japan or Korea, I guess. Not that I've been to any of them, but the writing and the food.

[inakoipond.livejournal.com]

I'm from Earth. This is another dimension, then?