Tenzin-Charles.

[spiralmovements]

Tenzin is still getting used to the whole concept of a bar at the end of the universe.

But that doesn't mean he cannot enjoy a quiet moment outside by the lake. Even living on an island in the middle of Yue Bay does not diminish how calming the surface of the water is, and the air dragging ripples along the reflections there.

So there he is, all beard and arrows and temple robes, eyes closed but mind alert.

(Milliways is still very new, after all.)

Comments

[balancingminds]

"Yes, my work's in genetics. Are you familiar with the term?"

It's a polite question and one that will help Charles know how to best answer.

[spiralmovements]

"I understand only that it is some sort of work with gens...if I'm going by etymology."

[balancingminds]

"It's about identifying where our traits and abilities come from. Genes on my world are the cells that dictate are innate abilities. Though that's not everything since so much comes from environment as well. There's so much we don't know."

[spiralmovements]

"I wonder if your genes would be able to define who developed bending abilities in my world."

Flashes of Tenzin's brother Bumi appear in his mind. Why is he different?

[balancingminds]

"Bending, I'm afraid I don't know what you mean by that,"

Though from Tenzin's thoughts, it looks as if it would connect.

[spiralmovements]

Bending is always easier to show than to tell.

Tenzin's hand gets extended slightly towards Charles, and a ball of air swirls and hovers in his palm.

"I am an airbender."

[balancingminds]

"Ah, that explains what you did before. Is the ability inborn?"

[spiralmovements]

"I manifested at about one year old. Some demonstrate bending earlier; some later."

[balancingminds]

Charles smiles at some familiar terminology,

"I have an unexpected ability that manifested when I was about five. I'm not sure exactly when my sister's did, I think even younger. Though we're not the norm on our world. Is bending common among your world's population?"

[spiralmovements]

"They are certainly not uncommon, and depending on the culture and the time period, bending abilities are praised."

[balancingminds]

"Could you explain more? It's an area of great interest to me how perceptions of various abilities and differences evolve over time. My sister and I along with fellow mutants must still hide to be safe. We hope to not always have to."