[bumithenon-benderbender]

"Bumi... are you alright?"

He looked up and gave a small smile, “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

[avatarwindboy]

ॐ►      “Trust me,” Aang offered, “being normal is something a lot of people wish they were more like.”

   He knew the implication of his words–how he himself had wished so hard to just be normal once, hard enough that he was willing to quite literally run away from anything extraordinary the world had in store for him. 

     For now, though, he started with a nudge and said, “You know, the monks all thought I was the best flute player when I was a kid. They used to ask me to play for everyone at the temples and all the lemurs would come listen and wiggle their ears–”

   He winked. “I’m pretty sure you’re better than me, for what it’s worth.” He smiled and, when it felt shallow, added, “Look, Bumi, we’re all born the way we are for a reason and sometimes we don’t know what that reason is for a while. But that doesn’t make our reasons any less special–”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

“But if I don’t know the reason... it doesn’t exactly do me much good.” he shrugged, not really able to accept the pep talk.  Being the best flute player would be cool and all, but when it’s just your dad telling you that it doesn’t exactly speak much considering it’s practically his job to build your confidence.

“It’s not a big deal, really.  I just guess I’ve got an extra special family but I’m dull as a door knob.” his fake smile after the statement didn’t have the same tone as the words he had just spoken.

[bumithenon-benderbender]

Oh Bumi you have so much sex appeal. ;P

“Uh... thanks, I guess.  I’m taken, but the sentiment is appreciated?”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

"Bumi... are you alright?"

He looked up and gave a small smile, “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

avatarwindboy:

He smirked slightly, “Like what?  Seems like the only things I’m good at are going to school and being a disappointment.  Not exactly anything to be proud of.”  There was a sigh and a pause, “I just wish I had something worthwhile to give people…”

[avatarwindboy]

ॐ►     “Bumi!” What do you do when your child is their own worst bully. 

   “Why would you say things like that?” he asked. “You’re not a disapointment–to anyone. No one expects you to be anything you’re not. And you great at lots of things, buddy, like–

   “–Like you learned to make your own flute and play it pretty fast. Bet no one else at school can do that.”

   He paused, the concern still turning in him like something alive. He wished Katara was around; she always knew what to do.  

     “Is this… all because kids said something or… what brought this on, Buddy?”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

He shrugged, "I don't know... I guess the flute is cool and all but it isn't like it's really anything great to share with people. Can only do so much with a hallow stick and air." Scratching the back of his neck he looked at his father, "I just wish I wasn't so... normal?"

[bumithenon-benderbender]

"Bumi... are you alright?"

He looked up and gave a small smile, “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

[avatarwindboy]

ॐ►    “Oh.”  For a split, horrible second, Aang was rendered speechless. He wanted to say many thing, but none seemed right. His son’s voice pinched at him like it was the voice of his own pain. 

    “Bumi,” he started slowly, kneeling down next to his child, “you know that’s not true. You don’t have to be a bender to do cool thing. You can do lots of neat stuff!–”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

He smirked slightly, “Like what?  Seems like the only things I’m good at are going to school and being a disappointment.  Not exactly anything to be proud of.”  There was a sigh and a pause, “I just wish I had something worthwhile to give people...”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

"Bumi... are you alright?"

He looked up and gave a small smile, “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

[avatarwindboy]

   Aang returned the smile, though he thought he could see the hesitance twitching in Bumi’s. The tell-tale sign of something being wrong, mostly in lack there of in smile. 

   “Well, okay,” Aang said. “It’s just, you seemed pretty quiet ever since you got home from school. You didn’t say much at dinner, either, even when the baby through the noodles at you–”

[bumithenon-benderbender]

He shrugged and frowned slightly. "It's really nothing... Just that today we went around in class and it seemed like everyone's got something special except me. Most of the class is a bender and those that aren't at least have some cool thing to brag about. I have... Nothing." With a sigh he looked away, somewhat distraught over it.

[expressions-of-nature]

Good Morning by thedecentexposure

[bumithenon-benderbender]

"Bumi... are you alright?"

He looked up and gave a small smile, “Yeah, why wouldn’t I be?”

[avatarparallels]

An idealist with a pure heart and unquestionable honour.

[bryankonietzko]

Came across the sketches for the cover of the Dark Horse “Art of Avatar” book. Completely forgot Momo was originally going to be included. Not my favorite piece, but as usual I like my sketch better than my final.

[nancyishappy]

[la-vaniteuse]

[armored-core-twilight]

Step By Step Guide to repairing Tumblr’s New Reblog Update!

[bumithenon-benderbender]

armored-core-twilight:

Follow the Instructions below to repair the Update, these steps change the Reblog and Post format from Grid-over-Grid back to the Back-Quote system!

(Please note this only works if you are using Google Chrome or a Web-Browser that Allows installation of Apps and Extensions)

Step 1: Head over to your Customize and Control Panel

Follow the Instructions below to repair the Update, these steps change the Reblog and Post format from Grid-over-Grid back to the Back-Quote system!

(Please note this only works if you are using Google Chrome or a Web-Browser that Allows installation of Apps and Extensions)

Click and open it and search down the list for settings, and open it in a new ab by right clicking, then click the Extensions tab and disable any other apps like have that were meant to fix Tumblr in the Past like say if you are using Tapper-Monkey..

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Step 2: You will need Xkit to fix this, click this Link which will take you to the official Xkit installer made by the Xkit Guy ===> Xkit-Official

when the page loads you will need to click Add to Chrome

This small thing may pop up as well..Click Add..

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Step 3: Okay so we are getting there..Next, once Xkit has been added, leave the page and go back to your tumblr and refresh the Dashboard..Xkit will start installing itself.

When finished click “Refresh Page and start using Xkit”

You will now have Xkit installed in your top Menu

Click the Icon and open Xkit..Skip the Toru if you want, you will see this menu..

Step 4: Here is where we get to fixing what needs to be fixed..

Click the bottom tab that says “Other”, Scroll down the Configuration menu and click ‘Xkit Editor" under the “Advanced Setting” menu..Next Right Click ‘Open editor’ and open it in a new tab..

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The page that comes up will most likely say there is nothing there but this should last a moment or two before opening up the new editor page..

Here on the Editor page all you need to worry about is the ‘New Extension’ Tab..Click that..

When the ‘Create Extension’ tab comes up, type FixMyPosts into the tab and click Ok

You will now see this code in the HTLMI-Coding Box…BUT! Do not get comfy yet..Highlight the whole code AND DELETE IT! That code is old and won’t work right..You’ll nee the new code to replace it..Highlight and copy the entire new code from the Link and replace it in the Coding Box on the Editor..Then click Save

New Code Link

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Once the code is saved, leave the Editor Page and go back to your Dash, refresh the page and re-open Xkit, in your side tab, click the FixMyPosts extension and just make sure it is enabled..This will change the Grid-Over-Grid layout of the posts back to Back-Quotes..

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However there is still more to fix, especially if you are a Role-Play blog..We’ve only fixed the look, now we need to fix the Reblogs and remove the Grid-over-Grid look from there..

The Next thing to do is to go to the ‘Get Extensions’ tab on the bottom, click that and you will be brought to the following menu..

Here go up to the search bar and type in ‘Editable Reblogs’, you will see the Extension right there, click Install..

Go back to the ‘My Xkit’ tab and check to make sure the extension was added in, click it and also check to make sure it is enabled like the other..Then Refresh your Dashboard once again..

You will now be able to return to the old format of rebloging and roleplaying normally!

[chiefbaefong]

When light broke through the window and landed across his eyes, Bumi woke. He didn't know what time it was but it was sunny and somewhat quiet. He looked over to Lin's sleeping form and smiled. He slowly moved the blanket off himself and slid out of bed and changed his clothes. He went into the living room and wrote a small "Be back soon" note, in case she forgot about the groceries. With that he was off, heading out the door after grabbing his coat.

Lin rolled on her back slowly as she woke, her hand flying to shield her eyes from the rising sun. Frowning slightly when she didn’t see Bumi, she dragged herself out of bed and to the bathroom. The moment she started washing her hands, she heard Shae whining in her room. With a small smile, she shut of the water and moved to care for her.

[chiefbaefong]

bumithenon-benderbender:

Bumi saw the way she looked so downtrodden, moving slowly and seeming just all around distressed.  He didn’t want to press her into talking, so he figured he’d try and make simple conversation.  “So I was thinking about maybe buying a new radio this week, the one we have keeps getting static on a smearing of channels for some reason.  I popped it open a few days but nothing seemed to be wrong.”

She only hummed softly in response before cleaning out her mouth and drying her hands and face. Stepping out of the bathroom and flipping off the light. ❝That’s fine. Electronics just go bad after time… I can’t even remember when we got that.❞ Sitting down on her side of the bed, she sighed momentarily before tucking into bed.

[bumithenon-benderbender]

He smiled and nodded, “I miss the old record player I had, worked great up until it didn’t.  I’ll take a look for a replacement radio, see what kind of prices they’re at nowadays.”  Bumi didn’t go to his side of the bed, instead he gently sat close to her on her side, placing his hand reassuringly on her shoulder.  “I love you.” he said in a whisper before leaning down and kissing her temple.  

[lisaveeee]

Also #tbt to one of my favorite cards before I finished it, and because Toph. If anyone wants to see other unfinished cards, just ask. #atla #toph #tophbeifong

[adelle-ein]

[bumithenon-benderbender]

amixmizuno:

atla meme; [3/6] gaang members - aang

“It’s easy to do nothing, but it’s hard to forgive.”

[aiirbent-deactivated20160529]

this scene was aLWAYS MADE ME LAUGH SORTA COS ITS LIKE

“katara!!!!”

“tf u doin 2 my woma n  “ 

[chiefbaefong]

When light broke through the window and landed across his eyes, Bumi woke. He didn't know what time it was but it was sunny and somewhat quiet. He looked over to Lin's sleeping form and smiled. He slowly moved the blanket off himself and slid out of bed and changed his clothes. He went into the living room and wrote a small "Be back soon" note, in case she forgot about the groceries. With that he was off, heading out the door after grabbing his coat.

Lin rolled on her back slowly as she woke, her hand flying to shield her eyes from the rising sun. Frowning slightly when she didn’t see Bumi, she dragged herself out of bed and to the bathroom. The moment she started washing her hands, she heard Shae whining in her room. With a small smile, she shut of the water and moved to care for her.

[chiefbaefong]

bumithenon-benderbender:

Bumi finished up his rinse shortly after Lin, turning off the water and stepping out as well.  He dried his hair, leaving it somewhat wild and fluffed out after the vigorous action he did to it with his towel.  “Ok, be out in a sec.” he replied to her, finished drying and beginning to change.  Bumi walked out of the bathroom after his bottoms were on, still getting his shirt over his head as he walked out to see her getting ready.

Once in the dark, she toweled dry the damp ends of her hair before stepping quietly to her drawer before pulling out a clean white shirt and underwear. Lin dressed slower than usual, her eyes drifting up to Bumi as he entered the room. She gave him a small smile before moving back to the bathroom, hanging up her towel, and starting to brush her teeth.

[bumithenon-benderbender]

Bumi saw the way she looked so downtrodden, moving slowly and seeming just all around distressed.  He didn’t want to press her into talking, so he figured he’d try and make simple conversation.  “So I was thinking about maybe buying a new radio this week, the one we have keeps getting static on a smearing of channels for some reason.  I popped it open a few days but nothing seemed to be wrong.”