After weeks of waiting and traveling, Today was the day that Riku would officially become the Fire Nation Royal Guard. "Damn patience pisses me off...finally" he said aloud to himself just before closing the door to his house and locking it. He proceeded through the marketplace seeing merchants ripping people off and seeing consumers trying to barter with the merchants and attempting to persuade them to lower their prices, which the merchants tended to accept to get a good profit. Riku smiled at it all and continued to make his way to the illustrious palace. He had never met or seen the Fire Lord before, but today would be the day. Kids outside were playing tag, chasing each other everywhere. Robbers were mugging old ladies. It seemed like a normal day, and so it was. Finally reach the middle of the city, Riku was just a few feet from the tower known as the palace. He pushed the guards aside while informing them of his rank and presenting them with the proper credentials. He was allowed in. Upon his entrance he looked around to see memorials to former fire lords and royalty, until his eyes met the fire lord. He immediately descended onto his knees for a bow. "Royal Elite Guard Riku here." he said to inform her of who he is. He couldn't help but notice how relaxed she looked. However, he said nothing and simply remained on his knees until she told him to arise.
