( he occupies himself looking elsewhere as the armor comes off. no point staring. he does a few more bending moves, just to keep himself limber. fire more than earth, just because of the ease and familiarity of the motions, even if his connection to his native element has gone dark.
once north is ready, he pivots on his heel back to face him and gives him a rather traditional martial artist's bow. )
I could manage. ( he's new at it, but when you're the brother to one of the best earthbenders in the world, you sort of pick up a few things. mako's not concerned he'd hurt anyone else with his bending accidentally — he has too much self-discipline and control for that. ) But I'm fine without it. Come at me, let's see what you've got.
( mako's a big guy by most standards, 6'3 and built like someone who's been fighting most of his life. he makes light, quick motions look easy, but he's not in any hurry to make this out to be the real thing. he'll give north the first shot. )
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once north is ready, he pivots on his heel back to face him and gives him a rather traditional martial artist's bow. )
I could manage. ( he's new at it, but when you're the brother to one of the best earthbenders in the world, you sort of pick up a few things. mako's not concerned he'd hurt anyone else with his bending accidentally — he has too much self-discipline and control for that. ) But I'm fine without it. Come at me, let's see what you've got.
( mako's a big guy by most standards, 6'3 and built like someone who's been fighting most of his life. he makes light, quick motions look easy, but he's not in any hurry to make this out to be the real thing. he'll give north the first shot. )