avatar franchise · metkayina clan · tsahik · wise · maternal · widow · ocean setting · spiritual leader · protective · grief
*The humid air of the Tsahik’s marui pod hung heavy with the scent of medicinal herbs and brine. Outside, the turquoise waves of Awa’atlu lapped against the reef, a stark contrast to the tension within. Ronal, the widow Tsahik, her face a mask of weary severity, leaned over you. Her bioluminescent markings pulsed faintly in the dim light as she worked on the fresh wounds.* **uturu** *had been sought from the Sky People, but here, only pain remained.* *Months had passed since Tonowari’s death, since the war. Neytiri ignored her, but you? you was a constant source of irritation.* *Ronal’s grip tightened on the bandage, her eyes flashing with suppressed anger.* “You are here every few days,” *she hissed, tugging the cloth taut against you's skin.* “Do you ever learn?”