Republic City Underbelly

[Over Yandere]

The feeling of Ana's hand on her hip and the soft flesh in her own hands was almost electric. She briefly felt a leg between her own and for a quick moment wished Ana would just push up a little higher so she could grind on it through her pants. Soon a hand was slowly climbing up her stomach, tracing over her muscles as it worked upwards towards her breasts while she played with the tongue in her mouth. These feelings...... it's been so long since I've felt them. How could I have given them up? Her eyes blinked as she was suddenly partially separated from her partner but then returned to normal as she enjoyed her neck being sucked and kissed. "My dojo is probably swarming with press and even though it's nicer there we'll be less likely to get interrupted at my other place here in the belly. Fortunately it's on the other side of the district."

With that said they walked on leaving behind the sounds of the riots and the three morons stupid enough to attack them. Eventually they came to a dilapidated looking building with a tea shop on the first floor. A side entrance led into the building which Mei opened with a key to allow them inside before it locked behind them. Up three floors they went before walking down a poorly lit hallway. The place was a mess, but that's pretty much what you'd expect from the belly. At her actual apartment she simply opened the door as it wasn't locked. Not something one would expect in such a rundown neighborhood. The inside of her apartment was in stark contrast compared to everything else so far. It was pristine, with polished wood floors, brand new furniture, the newest Future Industries radio model, and even stone counter tops. There was a sound of trickling water coming from another room, a fountain maybe? Mei tossed her hat onto a hook by the door letting her hair all fall down again. She'd wait for Ana to come inside before shutting the door, once again not bothering to lock it. "Welcome to Mei's den number two." she chimed before a mammalian chittering noise came from another room. Mei smiled as a baby ferret dragon came bounding into the room to great them. With a quick flutter of wings it was soon perched upright on Mei's shoulder. "This is Shiryuu, she's my little buddy." The creature's heard turned to the side inquisitively as it chirped at Ana.

{Location: Mei's partment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}

 

[A faint smile]

Anika appreciated the selection of privacy. She clearly was someone who valued that over even the finest comforts in life. It was a huge risk for her to even be standing near someone so famous. Surely people would try to look in to who she was if Mei was ever recognized. It would be scandalous for them to be together because people were small minded and the slightest activity from a famous person would cause a ripple through the tabloids. Anika knew that even if they managed to see her face and started searching for answers they'd come up with exactly nothing. By all legal records she was not alive. That task had been one of the first missions she had undertaken after leaving her temple. Anyone who may have known her personally was no longer capable of telling people about it. She showed her assent with a simple nod of her head. There was nothing left to be said on the matter and it was in silence that Anika would follow.

At first the woman would walk behind Mei, expertly observing the way her hips moved with each step. A hunger had grown in Anika and with each passing second it grew stronger and stronger. She was not at all concerned with sight seeing, for there was nothing to see except the mark of human indecency. How ugly they had made this place, clogged to the brim with filth and decay. Was it her choice she would see this stain upon the world blown away, but Anika had not been sent here for that. The farther away from the riots the two of them got the nicer the Underbelly seemed to become. Was there a correlation there? Not one that she would care to draw at this moment. It wasn't long before they made it to a teashop. Producing a key from one of her pockets Mei unlocked a door and Anika was ushered inside. Stairs creaked ever so softly beneath her light step. The darkness up here didn't bother her, she would feel anything that could possibly pose a threat to her. The sudden change in scenery was again appreciated. Of course Mei would have a home away from home. Anika wondered wow many she might actually have. She let her eyes wander and take it all in. This had to be the nicest place she had stayed in since she left her organizations headquarters. A radio, that caught her interests. Looking to Mei for permission she would turn the dial and search for some good tunes. The sweet tunes of jazz came from the music box and brought a smile to her face. Sounds like this were one of the few things in life Anika considered a worthwhile creation. Lowering the volume until it was merely ambient, she turned to see the little ferret dragon looking towards her. Anika absolutely loved animals. Reaching out she offered her hand for it to smell. "What a beautiful creature you are, it's a pleasure to meet you." She had her own animal companion as well. It was a lizard crow named Goliath. He probably was hunting vermin through the streets right now, but he always came back to her. That and of course her life-time friend JLB, the flying bison. She was stationed somewhere in republic city. hidden from the masses. Anika sauntered over to one of the couches that probably cost more than all of her possessions combined. Reaching up to her neck she undid the scarf and slid out of her jacket. She tossed them in a neat pile to the side and then sat down. Spreading her arms to either side of the couch's backrest and folding her legs, she gave Mei a look. It was a look that spoke of her readiness, her yearning. It was the greatest 'come hither' and all without ever having to say a word.

 

[Over Yandere]

"A fan of radio huh? Me too" she said with a happy smile that said 'go ahead'. Soon the mysterious woman known as Ana for now settled on some jazz as sensual ambient music. It was a good choice, not what she usually listened to but it certainly set the mood. Shiryuu sniffed Ana's hand, taking in a mix of Ana's scents and the smell of Mei. With a happy sounding ferret-y chirp she rubbed her head on Ana's hand to show some affection and a sign of acceptance. Golden red eyes watched with great amusement as the other woman walked over toward's the couch and began to undress somewhat. "Shiryuu go lay down." Apparently that was all she needed to say for the ferret dragon to fly off into another room, leaving Mei alone with Ana. Casually taking a moment to pull off her boots with a rather unique choice of positioning she managed to show off her rounded pert a**. "I hope you like it here I don't really ever have guests so I don't really have any reviews on my decorating." she joked while unzipping her jacket to reveal a simple white tank top before hungrily joining Ana on the sofa. Straight away she cuddled up on the air bender's right side, resting her head against her shoulder. "Mmmmm you're surprisingly warm, wouldn't have expected that from an air bender."

{Location: Mei's apartment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}

 

[A faint smile]

When it was just the three of them, Anika, Mei, and the radio, the air bender's full attention was given over to watching with patience. Her eyes appraised the woman bending surely with the intent to grant a wonderful view. Like one would price a diamond was how she looked, admiring the beauty and understanding its worth. Through even the standard civilian clothing Mei chose to decorate herself with today it was easy to see. The slightest twitch in Anika's fingers relayed her want to reach out and touch. A low giggle would sound off from where she sat, and then: "It's not the room that I'm looking at, but you already knew that." Half-lidded eyes tracked Mei's progress right up until her body cuddled close. They were close to it now, just around the corner. Maybe it was the music changing her approach but Anika wanted to draw it out, make it memorable and have it last. Reaching over Ani would lift Mei's head with a finger and lower her own. Lips hovering just before the other set, Anika spoke softly. "I can show you a lot of things you wouldn't expect from an air bender. If I left you breathless then, it'll be nothing compared to after." There were no more words left to be said. Softly at first was how the kiss as given, an introduction like the opening of a smooth song. With the slightest gain in fervor it continued when Anika's tongue pushed for more of a taste just like the addition of a singular instrument. Keystrokes on a piano playing a simple melody was next, fingers gliding listlessly over Mei's taut stomach to get under the tank top. A sensual feel like that of the saxophone tying in when those fingers made their way to breasts. Delicate touches gave way to avid handling when all those things started coming together. With a careful elegance would Anika slide out from under Mei and move so that she was straddling her. Their contact was broken for the briefest of seconds as Anika rid Mei of the cloth barrier keeping her body hidden. Drinking in such a lovely sight she paused a moment to craft a mental picture she'd not soon forget. Then it was back in to it. This time it was her tongue and mouth issuing the arousing ministrations. She wanted to bring forth what noises Mei could make. Palm facing outward, Anika would slide a hand down between them and slip past restrictive pants. She probed with her fingers and stroked. Anika was the cello player now, nimble grazes and rubbing like the deep thrumming of strings on the bass. Detaching herself with a soft pop Anika made her way downward, now kneeling before Mei. She'd use both hands to pull away her pants and reveal the prize beneath them. Looking up at Mei from her position she'd smile faintly. Now to play it all at once.

 

[Over Yandere]

At the gentle behest of a solitary finger Mei would lift her head upward to meet Ana's down turned counterpart. Eyelids closed softly in anticipation of what was coming next. The words left her wanting more, to unwrap everything about "Ana", even her most sensitive secrets. The hunger for after was incomparable to the dearth of emotion in the last decade of being a master. Contact was made as their song began, slow and gentle at first made for an good opening. Entwining more sounds together the instruments began to harmonize in their melody while two actors entwined in dance together. Soon those keystrokes on the piano added to the piece, bringing the percussion of the heart into play as anticipation grew with a great fervor. As the intensity of the piece grew so too did the chorus, joining in with the saxophone. Contact broken, eyes opened to look up into the straddling form of Ana. Hands gently cooperated with the conductor's wishes as white cotton was removed. Free to do as they now please those hands rested upon the hips of Ana, steadying her but also providing a soft pulse, too little for pain but enough to stimulate the muscles with a relaxing wave. A vibration of energy to stimulate the sounds of the music. Soon the attention from Ana brought the chorus back for the second verse, eliciting out a varied repertoire of lyrics as the instruments were tuned. As the whole orchestra soon came together to play, the curtain dropped on this performance.

Some time later Mei lay in bed, the feeling of silken sheets on her bare a** was quite nice. though less so than the gorgeous woman she shared them with. Speaking of her, Mei rolled over to wrap an arm around her. "Tell me you're not leaving the city anytime soon?" No far be it from a one time event, Mei wished to listen to multiple performances from this band. City troubles be damned it was time for her to do what she wanted. Purple flickered though the irises as she gently nibbled on Ana's ear. "You can stay with me as long as you like."

{Location: Mei's apartment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}

 

[A faint smile]

For awhile Anika was just laying in the bed, enjoying that wonderful ache throughout her body. It was warm enough here that she hadn't felt the need to pull up the sheet from its position just covering her hips. Her body was exposed and in the soft light her scars were highlighted. Much of her skin was smooth and taut like that stretched over her stomach but riddled all over were shinier tears. Across one hip there was a burn the size of a palm. Of the scars it probably was the roughest looking one. Beneath her breast just between her ribs was a smaller and thinner mark, like that of which a dagger would leave. Permanent scratches and wounds decorated her in erratic ways. At the moment those weren't on her mind. Not a whole lot was at the moment. All she wanted to do was revel in all those salacious and velvety feelings she had felt. Mei's voice cutting through the quiet room mentally startled Anika. Her eyes opened in to the half-darkness, still heavy from what they had gotten finished with not too long ago. She turned her head slightly to give the older woman better access. When her words sank in though Anika almost instantly stopped being receptive to what was happening. Taking in a deep breath she would lift herself in to a sitting position, her back to Mei. From where she was may would be able to see even more disfigurements. Ani had been in plenty of battles and these each had a story to tell. "I'm here in the city for as long as I need to be. Unfortunately, I'm not here for a pleasure trip. If I was..." Anika actually had no idea what she had intended to stay. She couldn't even remember the last real vacation she took. There was never any time for that. something always needed to be done and Anika was seemingly the only one at her level possibly of executing these missions with precision. With swift movements she undid the braids of her hair, remaining silent throughout the process. What had she even been thinking doing this anyway? Every second the young avatar drew breath was another second the world would remain in disarray. Shaking her head out she sent locks of hair cascading down her back. Anika would repeat the process, this time pulling her hair in to a singular braid. It was then she would turn around and sit in half of a meditation pose, legs folded neatly in front of her in a lotus position. Her eyes would lock on to those red orbs, a serious look to it all. "I'm telling you this because some part of me actually likes you, therefore I respect you. My purpose in being here is insidious. I've come to take someone's life. If there are those who get in my way then I shall take theirs too. I am not a good person, nor would I ever suggest keeping me around. You are in the public eye, as such associating with me would drastically change your life, where you trade fame for infamy." Anika would let that settle for a moment. Surely Mei by now knew who she was. It hadn't been serendipity that brought all the masters together. No, that had been misfortune for them at least. Ban Shi Dan had proven herself of good nature and the water bending master did not seem to possess the mentality necessary to act as a contender here. Mei was the one who was the wild card here. "If you don't want to be anywhere near me after what I just said I understand. My path in life isn't an easy one, but it must be undertaken by someone." Anika wouldn't explain the details of her quest unless by some miracle Mei decided that she was in fact not a murderous psychopath.

 

[Over Yandere]

As her partner shifted into a sitting position Mei eyed all of her markings with a bit of curiosity. So many stories they must represent, and so many battles. A part of her still wished she had her own scars but she'd seen to the absence of them a long time ago as part of forging the identity of Lightning Queen. A finger gently traced one of Ana's scars while awaiting a response from the woman. "All work and no play makes the buffalo ant a sad bug" her voiced filed the silence left by Anika's unfinished sentence. A smirk formed on her sinful lips as the eyes of her lover peered down unto her sunset like eyes. From where the other woman was sitting se was surely able to see it plain as day since it wasn't hidden. It was small, almost like a seed but still it was there. A corruption of spirit, dark lavender in hue and almost wisp like as it occasionally shifted around. Anika would have surely seen a similar thing on a much larger scale, as it was the same corruption which effected spirits. How Mei had come to have that kind of energy inside her was unclear but it was almost like it recognized Anika and felt safe being in her presence. After the air bender finished speaking Mei rolled back over onto her back and held up both hands before forming a mouth with each one. In a childish impression of Anika one of the hands started flapping while Mei spoke, "I'm Ana, I do bad things, I kill people, you'll throw your life away if you stay with me. Whah whah wah, my mission is important, it's lonely but I can't admit I want it." Her tone was certainly mocking but before finishing she started using the other hand in a goofy imbecilic way. "Oh ah it's okay Ana, I understand that you don't want great sex because you gotta saaaaave tha wooooorld. Just go be alone and be sad, I'll get by as a fake idle for people who's dreams are bigger than their inseam." Her hands dropped to the bed with a thud and a large sigh as she closed her eyes.

her voice broke out suddenly in an unusually flat and older manner than how she normally sounded. "I might be doing a pretty shitty job of it right now but Ana my bending is reliant on yin and yang, being in balance. Since I developed it something like fifteen years ago in the Forgotten Valley I've worked to keep my spirit in balance and you know what? I grew to see the world for what it is. A chaotic s**t hole with both light and dark. I don't kill for two reasons, one the sensation of a chi source being snuffed out is not a pleasant one, and two it's not my place to decide if someone else should die. It's why I don't intercede either, who gave me the right to decide if someone should live? In this universe good can not exist without evil. It's why no matter the feats an avatar might achieve there is always another trial, always another threat, always a new cycle. I know some women that are wives of triad bosses and they make out okay. You know you don't ask questions and you enjoy your lover..... I guess what this old bat is saying, what the real Mei Yun is saying, is that I don't care what you do and I can honestly just go be the Lightning Queen during the day and come home to you whenever you're not off doing whatever it is young benders are fighting for today. Why? Because there's not a whole lot of women out there that can stand next to me as an equal and are also more than happy enjoy each other in the kind of way we do." A deep breath was inhaled as she stopped talking, giving a short pause for Ana to process everything. "Besides you think anyone will really notice? Did you notice any reporters following me? No you didn't because every time they try to take pictures of me without permission I emit an electric field around myself into the the air that ruins their film. So they gave up. I tell the press when and where they can see the Lightning Queen in action. Here in the belly I'm just Mei. So how about that? You wanna be gal pals or what?"

{Location: Mei's apartment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}

 

[A faint smile]

Anika was beginning to think that the more time she spent with Mei the more she would get the feeling that their ages had swapped. Her worries and cares in the world were for one far beyond her years, though maturity had come to her quite early on. Still, she found herself legitimately laughing at her companion's antics. In that moment Anika was just an average twenty-something year old enjoying herself. Briefly forgotten was her task in her amusement at being mocked. Part of her laughter felt derisive because she honestly felt that Mei did not yet grasp the severity of the matter at hand. Her apathy of it all blinded her to the need for people like her. Being an airbending master was not what people would remember he by. Even though she was not doing this to leave some sort of legacy behind, if she succeeded the fate of the world would change. But Ani knew that Mei was being honest in how little she cared for it all. This was new territory. The only person Anika had ever truly felt close to was Hakan, and it was a completely platonic relationship. That bond had actually been forged through the trials and tribulations they faced side by side. The other people in her organization were merely tools to be used for the greater good. Right from birth Anika had nothing truly of her own. Growing up in an air temple meant she was expected to live life as a monk, believing earthly possessions were not more important than quality of spirit and good deeds in life. Right from there she joined the Chen Rai and danger followed her everywhere she went. Between cultivating her talents and being who she was Anika hadn't the time to form any bonds outside of it all. Who was she even away from her mission? That thought scared her more than entering battle against powerful foes. At least in a fight instincts took over. Too much time had been spent pretending and faking and lying. It'd be brand new and most importantly, it would all be hers. Excitement ran through her body at their budding tryst. Anika would lean forward, supporting herself on one arm. She would plant a kiss passionate enough to set the sheets on fire. There was a clear level of enthusiasm in her, but an underlying carefulness. Anika would tread slowly so that she could understand and establish herself. "My name is Anika. It's a pleasure to finally meet you."

 

[Over Yandere]

Eyes watched with great interest as Ana leaned forward, her pairs of fruit tantalizing close to Mei's mouth but with that motion was the intent to kiss. Soon their lips were locked again as the dark toned lips of Mei joined in with those of her pale skinned lover. With how much the other woman was putting into the kiss Mei almost felt like she was going merge with the mattress but eventually the kiss was broken while Mei was left smiling. Finally truthful words sprouted as Ana revealed herself to in actuality be Anika. "Definitely not a hideous name, though I'd be hard pressed to find anything hideous about you." She rolled over onto her side away from Anika to peer at a standing clock, "Think the riots have died down yet?" she questioned aimless while a pattering of small, clawed foot steps came echoing through the apartment. With a quick Shiryuu was soon the bed with them and making happy noises as it rubbed against Mei's naked form before moving over to Anika's. "You know they say animals can sense the kindness in a person but she probably just likes anyone that has my scent on them."

{Location: Mei's apartment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}

 

[A faint smile]

Definitely nothing hideous about her, and surely nothing kind either. Anika smiled in response, choosing to keep that to herself. If Mei was was committed to getting to know her as she says then all would be revealed through their adventures and exploits. There was nothing more to warn about, who she was had been made clear. So much reservation was inside of her but a wild need to see where it all would end up. Would Mei merely exist as a night time companion or would she fight side by side with her if the need arose. Too many variables, potentially not enough time. "No, I feel that it will be awhile before the chaos ends." Anika was one to take in every single detail of her environment. Sights, sounds smells; hell she'd even taken note of the thread count on the sheets. Not once had she heard a siren go by. No one had come to stop the riots. The city officials were probably waiting for it to die down before dropping in to sweep away the ashes. The little sounds of skittering caught her attention and Anika watched the little creature bound about and rub up against them both. She smiled softly at it and gave it a good scratch and petting. Without a word the woman stood and stretched herself out, bending over at the waste and reaching for her toes. "I'm not lying when I say I would love to stay in this room for another week or so. Unfortunately I need to be out on the streets." Anika purposefully left out her reason why. If Mei didn't care what she got up to in her free time then there was no sense in saying what her mission was. For a minute or so the bender would dress, and as she was wrapping her scarf once more around her neck she would speak. "You're welcome to come with me. There's no guarantee I won't take off without suddenly. I'll come back though, should I have to leave." Another heavy dose of vagueness. Her life was pretty hectic at times and Anika hated making promises she couldn't keep. Her trying was the most she had done for anyone though. Small steps was how this journey would be taken.

 

[Over Yandere]

Licking her lips at the sight of Anika's bent over form Mei looked on with hunger in her eyes. "It's fine I think I'll just head into my dojo, gonna work on learning something a little more modern." she informed Anika. With that Mei returned to giving affection to Shiryuu and generally lazing about in bed. Some after Anika had left Mei would eventually get dressed and head into the city to do some training on a new style.

{Location: Mei's apartment| Chi Levels: 1200 / 1200 | With: Ana}