tea_lover64 | Awakening [Unintentional Video/Action]

[The morning had a dullness to it, a sort of dreariness that just seemed to make time go slowly. Even nature seemed to be having a hard time getting started today. The clearing in the forest was still and quiet, except for the stirrings of an old man who was slowly coming back into consciousness. He has a long beard, and a far receded hair line. Despite his age, he is well muscled individual. As his eyes slowly open he stretches a bit and winces. There is a moment or two as he gazes around his surroundings, taking everything in and sizing it up.]

This is certainly a strange place to wake up. I don't recall drinking any wine yesterday.

[He strokes his beard thoughtfully for a moment. He gives another wince and stretches his back a little. It is clear something strange has happened. It is then he turns his head for a second, and then startled turns it again]

Wings?! Since when do I have wings?!

[He shakes his head a second, and gives his cheek a pinch. It would seem he wasn't sleeping. When he had journeyed to the spirit world before he had maintained his shape, though that was the closest approximation he could make]

Mmmmm. I could use a cup of tea, and perhaps a bit of breakfast. Although I suppose that would be a bit much to ask.

[His gaze goes to the book which had a strange look to it, curiously he moved forward and taps it and... the feed cuts out]

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It is an art. It takes awhile to master any art, even for the Avatar.

[There is a nod]

I likely will require it.

[A thought occurs to him though]

How is your firebending coming along?

My firebending? Great! It's been a long time now since I started learning about it. I think it's getting pretty flaming, if I do say so myself! But I don't think I'm still anywhere near as good as Zuko - or you!

[He wasn't sure he had heard anyone refer to their firebending progress as flaming, but Aang came from an older time than him strange as it was]

That is good to hear. I'd like to see how you are doing personally some time if you'd indulge me.

[He hadn't seen Aang firebending before, and it would be a welcome distraction]

[He nods quickly.]

I'd be honored to, Iroh. I'm sure I can give you a demonstration once you've settled in around here.

By the way... What's the last thing you remember from home?

[It sounds like a safe bet that he's not from the 'hunting the Avatar' days, at least.]

Very good.

[He'll pause in thought for a moment]

Well Zuko had given his speech to the assembled people after the defeat of Azula and Ozai, and we were having a quiet gathering at the Jasmine Dragon.

Oh! I remember that time. [That's around the same time that Sokka was from, and that Suki used to be. At least that's one more person who's seen the war's end - as Katara, Zuko and Toph have not.]

That was a great time. [There's just a slight flush in his cheeks at the memory. Thinking of the time at the Jasmine Dragon, it's the moment with Katara that comes to mind first. But he tries not to dwell on it.] I'm actually from the future. I only got sucked into this place a year after the war had ended.

[If he notices the flush, he doesn't say anything about it]

I see, that is quite a strange thing to wrap one's head around. It will take a little time to get accustomed to some of the nuances of this place.

It will. When I first got here, I thought my headache would never end. Because everyone was from the past but they were older, too...

But... It'll get easier as time goes on to understand these things.

As long as none of you have become older than me, I don't think it will be as big a shock for me.

[Time went by faster as you got older]

Well, you won't have to worry about that one! I think. There are some people here who are from the future... but they're all people who haven't been born yet in our time.

Although I suppose technically I would be your junior.

[This whole future and past thing was really confusing]

Well, I am sure they will be lovely to meet.

[He chuckles a little like that.]

I guess you kind of are! Then you're a smart kid, Iroh!

But they are very nice! I know you'll like them. One of them's the next Avatar, and another is my granddaughter. The other two are their friends!

Ah, thank you kindly, sir.

[He pauses for a moment. Two Avatars in one place? That had to be a bit awkward for Aang.]

The next Avatar? A member of the water tribe. Always interesting to meet an Avatar.

[Having your own grandchild would be a bit strange too, especially considering how old Aang was]

Well, it certainly seems there is quite the group of people from our world here.

[It certainly comes with an awkwardness - meeting his next life already, who is already a full-grown girl. And a bit depressing, since her very existence is a living reminder of his own mortality. But it's been a long time since he's first met Korra, so some of that has been coped with to an extent. So he's able to reply casually.]

Yep! She's Water Tribe alright. She's just away on a mission right now, but I can introduce you some other time.

But there really is! A bunch of people from our world did go back home a bunch of months ago, but then more kept coming back! [Iroh himself had been here once before during Aang's stay, but Aang took it as a given that this Iroh did not remember that.] Most of my friends from home are all here.

Yes, I would like that. Who knew I would meet two Avatars in my life?

So returning to prospective worlds is a possibility, but more of a random chance than anything organized.

[He'll have to ponder that for a time. What was up with this place?]

Ah, is my nephew Zuko here?

If you'd met Roku, too, you'd be up to three!

That's right. No one's been able to find a way to get home yet. Instead, it just happens as randomly as people coming here to begin with. And once you're back home... you forget this place, and it's like this never happened.

Zuko is here, though! I bet he'll be glad to hear from you.

That would certainly be something interesting to tell at parties.

[He strokes his beard thoughtfully]

That seems very peculiar.

[His face brightens upon hearing Zuko was here]

Ah, it'll be good to see him.

It probably would be!

And it is. This is basically like a world of peculiariness.

It definitely will be! I'm sure Zuko could use more smiles, and you're the best guy for that.

Ah, well that will at least keep life from getting stagnant I suppose.

[Personally he could use a little break from action for awhile]

Well, that is a very sweet way to put things, Aang.

Like sweet tea?

I would say more like a fruit pie.

Now you're talking my language! You know, I can make you one legendary airbender fruit pie if you want! And you can feel free to either eat it, or throw it at someone!

That would be delightful. I have heard of their deliciousness.

Then soon you can taste of their deliciousness too! It'll be my honor.

Much appreciated, Avatar Aang.

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