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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah sat in his shadowy corridors, his mask off his face. The blue-haired man's eyes were locked on a puddle not too far away from him. He made it moved, making shapes with just one glance and thought. He heard footsteps and quickly put his mask back on, the water falling on the ground. He stood up, waiting for the person.

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Nam Yong-sun

[Nam Yong-sun]

Nam was taking a small trip to the water tribe capital, but he was making sure to stay out of people's way. He wanted to visit some of the shops to pick up any potential supplies he couldn't acquire from the merchants from his own tribe. 

He heard drops of water and turned his head to see a guy with a mask as he was walking by. He was told to come right back to the Lightning tribe but he couldn't help his curiosity. 

As he approached he noticed it was someone familiar. "Long time no see, Shin-ah."

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah's white fur on his mask hit his face as his head whipped to face the other dragon, Nam. Why is he here? Shouldn't he be with the Lightning Tribe? I'm surprised they let him go on his own. Shin-ah's hand instinctively rested on the hilt of his sword. "Hello, Nam. Why are you here?" he asked.

Shin-ah kept his mask on. Even if he gave a single glance, the water in other people would rush out of them, leaving them dehydrated. It was easy to see why he was kept in the dark and why everyone thought that his was cursed.

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[Nam Yong-sun]

Nam laughed softly, a smile forming. "Why did I have a feeling you'd ask that?" He shrugged and played casually with the rim of his swords with his fingers. "I came here to give you a big hug." The sarcasm in his voice was evident enough, but it followed suit with a small scoffing laugh and a raise of his brow.

"It's surprising what a little timing can do. I managed to get away from everyone for a bit. Gladly, they tend to almost suffocate you." He added.

"I guess I should answer your question, I came to purchase a few things. So, what's going on with you?"

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah gave a scowl, his eyes narrowing behind his wooden mask. Why come all that way to my capital to just give me a hug? That seems a little ridiculous to me. 

He decided to let his hand drop from the hilt of his sword. His pale hand lifted to his face, pushing the mask up when he was sure no one was around. He crouched down, letting the mask lay beside him. Shin-ah's yellow, dragon-like eyes glinted, showing the red marks he had been born with under his eyes. 

"They call me cursed. Of course they decide to suffocate me. They'd rather have me dead." he replied, his voice quiet. "Purchase things? I didn't think we had anything important. Nothing's going on. I'm just doing what I do every day: sit and watch the water."

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[Nam Yong-sun]

Nam scratched the back of his head awkwardly. "So I've heard.." He looked around at his surroundings before looking back at Shin-ah. "I don't think what they do is at all right, I wish I could help you out but there isn't much I can do to change their minds." He shrugged. If he were Shin-ah he would have abandoned this place long ago. 

"Props to you for putting up with it.. I guess." He nodded his head while he spoke. "Huh? Well I wasn't sure actually.. I've never shopped anywhere, except buying a few items off some travelling merchants. I thought I'd take a look to see if there was anything useful." He shrugged once more and raised a brow.

"You should get a new hobby."

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah shrugged. "I guess so. I don't care. My father agreed with them, wanted me to never use my eyes." He touched his face with this right hand. He closed his yellow eyes.

"I guess I understand that. How did your people feel about that? I thought they wanted to keep you in the capital." He opened his eyes, raising his hand to touch his blue hair.

"I can't really help it."

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[Nam Yong-sun]

"Tch.. You shouldn't let them treat you like that! What are you a swine? You've got the blood of a damn dragon!" He groaned and gripped the handle of his sword. "Sorry.. for my outburst." He rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. 

"They do. I think they forget the fact that I'm both able to handle myself, and that I've turned 21. Jeez.. What they call worship is nothing but annoying blabber and empty praise to me." He shrugged.

"I guess with your ability it's not so surprising.."

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah shrugged. "I may have the blood of a dragon, but they find that blood a curse." His dragon-like eyes looked towards Nam. He knew that his power wouldn't affect the other boy.

"Twenty-one? Well, you're an adult. I think they should leave you be sometime." Shin-ah couldn't help but wonder what it'd feel like, to be worshipped and loved by many.

"I have worn a mask me whole life, since I was nothing but an infant. I'm used to it."

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[Nam Yong-sun]

"Well no offense then but the Water Tribe seems pretty stupid then, to think that." He shrugged his shoulders. "I know! I'll pretend to be a citizen and worship you whenever you feel neglected, how's that sound?" He raised a brow. 

"Oh almighty Shin-ah, bless me, honour me, with thy presence!" He did a small bow and rose his head, grinning. "Everyone here is just misjudging and are very misguided. I know it must be difficult but try to find even the slightest hope things can get better, mmkay?" He stood back up normally.

"I can't say I can relate.. Is it not difficult trying to see the world through a hunk of wood, metal, plastic, whatever its made of?"

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ha shook his head at Nam. "I find it reasonable. If I even take a glance at them, the power of my eyes will suck every drop of water out of their skin and body. I've done it before. I won't let this curse continue."

When the Yellow Dragon began bowing to him, he frowned, shaking his head. "I don't want to be worshiped." The blue haired boy crossed his arms.

"I have the eyes of the Blue Dragon. I can see far away. A wooden mask doesn't stop my sight."

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[Nam Yong-sun]

"I can understand the feeling of false rumours." He rubbed the back of his head. "Some lunatic has been spreading rumours about me. They've been nicknaming me "The golden dragon" and saying people who hang around me will make a quick buck easily and have good fortune. They are spewing lies. It's made it a lot harder to get around." He sighed in annoyance.

"But I don't got it as bad as you do." People valued Nam, but some did for the wrong reason in his tribe. Some people worshipped him for the false promise, thus greed. "Hey, Shin-ah. Do you ever wish you were human?" He looked over at the blue dragon. It was a question he asked himself a lot. 

"No powers. No dragon parts. Just one hundred percent mortal."

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Shin-ah just shook his head. "The power is a curse. I can't look at people without them dying. Even after I feel effects of dehydration." he replied, touching the red marks beneath his eyes. "Well, yellow is close to golden. Though i don't see why they think that you can magically create wealth and fortune."

The Blue Dragon shrugged. "I've gotten over the fact I won't befriend others." Shin-ah looked up, narrowing his yellow eyes. "I never thought about it. Honestly, I don't think I want it any other way. Even if I'm cursed, I protect these people."

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[Nam Yong-sun]

Nam's eyes widened a bit but softened and he looked down, then away. He felt a pang of sympathy for his Dragon ally. "Mm.. I'm not sure." 

He looked back at Shin-ah. "Don't say that. There are people out there.." He looked around. "Who aren't like your Tribe members. You just need to keep looking, even if it takes a while. Don't settle for less." He gave a thumbs up with a sheepish grin.

His facial expression turned more monotone as Shin-ah spoke. "Mm.. Good answer."

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[Shin-ah]

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Shin-ah just shook his head. "Ao always told me that it was impossible to befriend anyone. When I asked the children to play, they screamed and ran away. They fear the Blue Dragon line. My mother killed herself after she had me, so I heard. Ao was the only one who cared, and he agreed it was awful."

The Blue Dragon shrugged. "I like being a dragon warrior. It's satisfying, knowing I will protect them."

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