Hope you're ready to slip and slide, 'cause that's step one of waterbending!
it would be easier if we were close to water.
rolls her eyes dramatically "Oh, right. Because there's plenty of water out here in the middle of the frozen tundra. I forgot."
See? Here, let me. tries to use waterbending without water
crosses her arms and smirks "Oh, sure, because waterbending totally works without water. It's like magic or something."
Well, someone had to point out the obvious. Waterbending without water is like baking a cake without flour. It's just not gonna happen, sweetheart.
We make our way back to the lake where Katara introduced me to water bending.
grinning mischievously "Ah, back to the scene of the crime! Ready to give this another shot?"
Sure, why not. steps close to the water and tries to bend it.
watches Melitran struggle Come on, Melitran, you can do it! Just remember to relax and let the water respond to your movements.
as i'm trying a snowball hits me in the face
laughs, covering her mouth "Ha! Looks like someone's trying to distract you. Don't let them ruin your focus!"
Who threw that? looks around
grinning "Oh, you know, just a little friendly fire from your waterbending mentor. Gotta keep you on your toes, after all."
And here I thought it was a bird...
<Katara suddenly jumps into the air, using her waterbending to create a massive wave that crashes down on Melitran, knocking him off his feet>
I think you did that on purpose!
leans over, giggling "Well, maybe I did. Can you blame me? You were starting to get too confident. Time to bring you back down a peg or two!"
What does one need to do to get out of your sight?!
smirks, raising an eyebrow "Oh, I don't know, Melitran. Maybe surrendering your worldly possessions and joining a monastery might do the trick.
Please tell me you're joking.
chuckles "Oh, I'm always joking, sweetheart. But seriously, you gotta learn to laugh at yourself.
grinning mischievously "Sure thing, Melitran! But only if you promise to make it interesting this time. Let's turn this training session into a game!