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One more reason to keep on going

Irma was gone. Matt was gone. Just about everyone from their universe seemed to have been podded, and Kaya decided, in the wake of this, that she should still make sure the classrooms were kept clean. The place she was staying, Will's room with all of the gymnastics, had been clean after Kaya ad attempted a fairly rigorous workout. She had made sure that Matt's wares were stocked, the common room swept and cleaned, so that when the other came around, they would have a nice place to sit and talk.

First there was Cornelia's room, with all of its earth nation goodness and flowers, making sure that the architecture was carefully polished and everything watered so nothing was neglected. She couldn't help passing by this room and thinking of Toph.

Then she moved onto Hay Lin's room, which never failed to remind her of Aang with all of its wind implements, very much something an airbender would have loved: she would have to make sure to tell both Aang and Nima about it if they had the chance to visit. It always seemed so big and grand and open to her, as she thought the element air should anyhow.

Tarnee's room, while once making her wary with its affiliation for fire, was gotten over once you stepped inside: it was kept in balance with all of the books and the globes that were a representation of energy everywhere. She always loved coming here to expand her mind a bit, and it was a perfect reflection of an intellectual girl Kaya never had the pleasure of meeting.

And then, of course, there was Irma's room. She knew there was an obvious bias here, stepping into the room that reflected her best, with all of its watery element and the ability to swim in and out of the water that surrounded the room. She was cleaning here a little, and then could not help herself: she discarded her clothing, wrapped only in her underclothes and jumped in, allowing the underwater environment to envelop her. Perhaps her favorite thing about this place was how she could still breathe underwater.

She was so entranced, she did not notice anyone coming in.

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"And stubbornness is one of mine!" Kaya replied, quietly marveling the ears. She had never mentioned it to Ronnae, but she was actually very curious about the ears of elves, but even she wouldn't be so presumptuous as to touch without asking.

"Actually, I think I wouldn't mind seeing you with leaves in your hair," she added. "It looks.."

Then came the last thing she was expecting was the touch to her hair, and even less so was she expecting the kiss to her forehead and cheek. Even that she would have been able to deal, but then that smile accompanied it, and Kaya had to actually swallow.

She knew perfectly well that Nokosi had no idea what he was doing: to him it was another show of affection, and she made sure to fix a smile to her face, despite how fast her heart was beating.

"I told you you'd like it!" Kaya managed to blurt out, regaining composure. "And we;re not even over yet!"

Either he didn't seem to notice her small drop of composure or he thought nothing about it because he didn't mention it at all.

Even her sudden burst of words didn't come off as odd or out of place to his ears. With a nod of agreement he craned his head to look at Fontaine far below him, if only to check up on his companion.

"I am excited about that! Let us see...we have fire last, do we not? Let us go then," he said, loosening his grip on her. Already his mind was conjuring up all kind of strange creatures and dangerous locales that were associated with 'fire'.

Kaya thought it was best to not think much of it, actually: it was Nokosi, and something like this likely just went over his head. There was little point in thinking anything more about it. It would do HER a world of good not to think about it either, actually.

Besides, there was still this room to show him. Tarnee's room (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v102/elpedrososama/w90-16.jpg) was, after all, quite different from the other rooms. While they certainly stressed their element, and Tarnee's did just that on one end, on another it was plain to see who was the brains of the team. Sure, there were several volcanoes and the overall color was indicative of the element, but the books were also more of a testament to Tarnee's brilliance.

"What do you think?"

An eyebrow furrowed and his lips scrunched up as he scanned over the room with a discerning eye. It wasn't at all what he was picturing, but now that he saw the books, crafts and other things stacked on the shelves he thought he understood the link between that and the element of fire.

"I was under the impression that it would be more indicative in the literal sense of 'fire' but I do not think I am disappointed."

The small volcanoes that puffed out little balls of smoke surely caught his attention but instead he went over to one of the towering bookcases to look at the pottery, paints, beakers, books and other objects there.

"'Fire in one's heart and soul' refers to passion in the Human tongue, does it not? In such a case I think that this room is very fitting."

"I know, it throws you off when you first go in, doesn't it?" Kaya said, laughing. "You think you're going to be surrounded by fire and all, and here's this place with color and lots of books. It totally throws you off! But I've actually come to really like this place recently. There's so much to read about here!"

She smiled. "And I'm glad you figured it out so quickly. It took me a few visits to realize this was the true reason this embodied the nature of inner fire."

"To me, passion is one of the things that stand out most about someone. The drive, the dedication and heartfelt actions and words. Unlike happiness, sadness and a slew of other emotions, it is one that is very hard to fake. That level of pure honesty and feeling is why it is my favorite to both view and feel."

It was actually a bit funny to him that this was the room that invoked that. It had so many books and his quest to learn to read most definitely wasn't something he was passionate about. Sure, he could have access to as many stories as he wanted to, but there was something so much more infinitely pleasing about hearing the story told by someone, even if it wasn't first hand.

"Do you come here often to read, write and participate in the arts?"

The more she heard this from Nokosi, the more she began to understand why he was the way he was. He had, after all, been by with animals, so if there were anything that she thought he would value, it would be someone who was strong at heart, and that actually meant quite a lot to her.

"You have this way of having the best reasons for things," Kaya said, smiling in spite of herself. "It makes me think you are definitely one of the most sensible people I've ever met."

She sighed. "Not as much as I should, really. Mostly I tend to go to the media library for my information. Since I've started living here I've come here more often though."

Sensible? Yes, he supposed he was very sensible, despite the 'head in the clouds' mentality it seemed he portrayed.

Nokosi turned to look at Kaya, just the tiniest bit of surprise written on his face. "You have a way of complimenting me for the things that are uncommon to hear from the mouths of others. I thank you for that!"

He pressed a fist into the palm of his hand and bowed low to accompany the verbal gratitude.

"I have yet to visit the Media Library, though Ronnae tends to come back from there with many books. Would you tell me what most of the books in this room are about?"

Kaya smiled. "What can I say? I'm a very peculiar girl, and I've been through quite a lot of experiences here. I meet a lot of men who are complicated, and I can't blame them, but you are one of the first truly uncomplicated ones, despite how you live."

And strangely enough, she liked that. Well, in a way, he was both simple and able to carry on conversation about the most interesting things. It was nice.

That...was a good question.

"To be honest, I don't understand most of it, not without going to the media library to look it all up." She looked sheepish. "Science isn't exactly my forte."

He scrunched his nose up in displeasure. "All science, then? I am very good at taking things apart but not so much at putting them together." He was good at making traps, even complicated ones. He wouldn't have considered that a science, though.

"Still, I think using the portion of things in the room that require a bit of creativity or imagination might would be enjoyable." He poked one of the large vases on a shelf as he spoke, then leaned forward and pulled it down to peer inside it.

"Since you are from a small tribe, did you partake in the making of pottery, clothes and furniture?" He asked, voice echoing from his close distance to the mouth of the vase.

"I know what you mean," Kaya said dryly, thinking of all of the terms she was trying to decipher. She did not want to do Tarnee injustice by not trying to learn all of the terminology, but it was still difficult for her. "It's never been a strong point for me either."

She nodded. "I've been especially fascinated by the globes of energy, actually. I can see there's a lot Tarnee vested in this place. I want to make sure that I challenge myself in any way that I can, if I can manage."

Kaya nodded. "Yes, why do you ask?"

"No particular reason," he said, righting the vase. "The different ceramic items here reminded me of crafting things for my home in Ashenvale, and so I thought that I would like to know about your hobbies and skills."

Nokosi turned around and flashed her a rather childish grin. "We can go to the next place, now."

He was so excited for the astronomy area.

Kaya grinned. "My hobbies can be a little boring, actually. Sewing and training and cooking: I haven't made pottery in awhile I could probably manage it if I really tried though. Maybe I'll do that sometime: I do sort of miss it."

"Got it! The next room will be Will's, actually. After that, we can go to the other room, including the main library and the astronomy room."

He shook his head in disagreement, over-sized ears wobbling as he did. "There is nothing boring about those things for one unless they do not enjoy it. But I could use a few new bowls and the like. Perhaps we could do these crafts together, sometime? I enjoy spending time with you."

It was an honest question and remark; one he didn't think much of before speaking. There was never a way words could get misconstrued when you spoke simply and exactly what you meant (in his silly, silly mind). And he rather liked spending extra time; all his time with his friends.

"No I definitely enjoy doing those things I mentioned or I wouldn't do them," Kaya said, laughing lightly. "I just figured that they wouldn't sound as impressive as something else. But no, I wouldn't mind doing that with you at all. I do enjoy spending time with you too."

She figured, of course, that he meant that as simply having a friend there: as confusing as Kaya found most men, she found it was less the case with Nokosi, who was apt to say what he meant. Still, that didn't stop a flutter in her chest a little. It did make her happy too, being around him.

He shrugged his shoulders as he walked towards the door. "Perhaps to certain people. There are not many who know how much work or heart goes into creating such things. The same that would into something that is deemed an 'impressive' hobby."

Fontaine stood up and walked over to Nokosi then rubbed his head against the elf's shoulder. He responded in kind by scratching behind his giant ears. "It is like I mentioned before. You are very graceful and your ability with water bending has given you a very precise touch. I can imagine the things you craft with those hands are striking to behold."

Kaya nodded. "I know just what you mean, but it was something I had to learn myself, a long time ago. I used to watch the potters in the Earth Kingdom go about their work, when I was in the poor section of Ba Sing Se for awhile. It was hard, back breaking work at times, but I greatly admired what they did. If you should ever meet Daja on the ship, she would tell you to: she is a blacksmith mage, and a lot of hard work goes into whatever she makes."

She flushed but nodded. "Anything made with two hands that require care are up to that level, but thank you, for saying that. It's good to know there is someone on the ship that values hard work."

"Of course I do. I think it is very rewarding but I am sure it helps that I am a very patient man as well, and such things do take a lot of work."

It was odd for him, the things he was learning. He found that the more he knew about her the more he liked her. There was a lot of common ground but they were at odds about certain things enough that it kept discussions, serious or not, interesting.

He was certainly going to tell Ronnae and Nehaa about it.

"I've noticed," Kaya said, grinning. "You do realize that one of these days we're going to have to head into the Sensoriums and I have to see what YOU'RE used to, right? You know all these things about me, but I've hardly had a chance to glance at your world at all."

Things were very light with Nokosi: truthfully, she liked it. The more she hung out with Nokosi, the more comfortable she felt around his easy going, intriguing ways He in turn sought her out, but she actually didn't mind this at all.

"I have greatly appreciated the knowledge of your home, too." he said. "But I would enjoy it very much if you were able to see the things I used to on a daily basis. Not all of them are very pleasing to the eye since Azeroth was in a state of war, but they all held their unique beauty."

He stretched his long arms and barely suppressed a mewl-like yawn. "And then perhaps I can take a nap beneath the boughs of the world tree, again. It will be splendid!"

I'm sure I'd be fine with whatever I see of Azeroth," Kaya insisted "I've actually been really curious about the type of environment you lived in by yourself. I'm sure I would be able to appreciate that kind of beauty through your eyes."

It sounded a little weird now that she said it aloud. "What's stopping you from taking a nap right here?"

"Many, many trees and animals. Elementals and large, glittering pools of water. The sky was always in a state of twilight, despite whatever time of day it was. I think you, who have an affinity with the moon, would enjoy it greatly."

To her question he both smiled and then laughed. "When I arrived here, I slept wherever it was I settled down. Corners, couches, out in the open...I mean to say that when we do go to the Sensoriums, I will show you the giant tree, Teldrassil, that the Night Elves live on. When I do, I want to take a nap there."

"It sounds wonderful," Kaya said, not bothering to conceal how happy she would be in a place like that. It would be an adjustment, but certainly a happy one. "Especially all the water and the elementals."

She nodded. "So you want to sleep under the tree like you used to in past times. I can;t fault you for that. It makes me wonder about the tree though. It sounds very unique."

"Oh, yes. It is the second home of the Night Elves after the first became the center of an attack by the Burning Legion. When the first tree was taken over and nearly destroyed, some of the druids begged for another home for us. So they took a seed from Nordrassil and went deep into the veiled sea and planted it."

Nokosi rose his hands high in motion. "The tree grew huge in a short span of time. Not as large as the previous one, which was several thousands of feet tall. Unfortunately, this new tree was not blessed by all of the Dragon Aspects. Nozdormu, Aspect of Time was apparently missing, then. Since we both lost our original home in Nordrassil and this new one, Teldrassil was not fully blessed, Night Elves lost their immortality."

He glanced at Kaya and shrugged his shoulders. "It is a very touchy subject for some Night Elves. Many became very distressed and angry. So far, they have not been able to regain their immortality and as far as I have heard from the Bronze flight, Nozdormu is still somewhere in time."

Kaya wasn't quite sure what to say to that. She supposed if she had the ability to stay alive forever, she might miss it. To her, she had always thought things died, and what die had a tendency to feed the world in some way.

But to Kaya, as Nokosi was telling her about this, she knew that he was telling her a story, not lamenting. If anything, from all that he had told her, especially when it came to podding, he accepted death in his own way. That, and she knew that e had been removed from most of his kind for a long time: she wondered exactly how much of his kind's point of views he actually shared.

But still, she wanted to hear it from him. "And what do you think? Are you fine with not having immortality?"

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