tea_lover64 | Awakening [Unintentional Video/Action]

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Awakening [Unintentional Video/Action] - 01

[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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[Just another patrol in the forest for Saleh. He wanders by the clearing and spots the old man in the new feather garb, looking quite disoriented. He looks like he needs a hand, so Saleh will approach casually.]

Ah...pardon me. You look in need of assistance.

[Now that's a familiar voice. Aang peers into his journal to check.]

...Iroh? Is that you?

[Well it seemed at the very least he wasn't alone here]

Ah, yes. I would be most grateful for any assistance.

[Iroh looks a little startled by this. Perhaps he was in fact in the spirit world]

Aang? How are we speaking to one another, this doesn't feel like the spirit world, but yet something is off.

[He smiles slightly.]

I am Saleh. I can lead you to the village and answer any questions you may have. Or if you're tired or injured, I can lead you to the small shelter nearby, and heal your wounds.

It's definitely not the Spirit World! [Something he often has to clear up. Although at least in this case it isn't because the person in question is from a time after his death.] It's just a magic book. We are in a different world, though.

It is nice to meet you Saleh, my name is Iroh. By healing are you perhaps a waterbender?

[That is the usual healers in his world after all]

Yes, it doesn't feel like it. I also still feel my bending.

[A magic book? This almost seemed like a prank. It didn't really fit Aang's style]

So, does everyone have these magic books? You make it seem as though this was a commonplace item.

[Aang does love to pull pranks every now and then, but this certainly isn't the type he'd go for. It is almost odd how familiar Iroh seems to be with the Spirit World, but Aang doesn't pay that much mind.]

Yep. Things are really weird here. Once you arrive in this world, you get wings that don't fly, and books that everyone can talk into. Are you alright?

[The old man certainly sounds calm, but Aang wants to make sure that there aren't any problems wherever he arrived.]

[Taking things as they come is a skill Iroh has developed over some time]

Personally I'd prefer a cup of tea and a nice meal.

[He makes a bit of a face as he moves around]

Nothing broken, but rather stiff and sore.

[He pauses in thought for a moment]

I didn't talk to you that long ago, how long have you been here?

[Aang's voice probably sounds the same, but he does look a bit older. It's easier to tell in person from how much taller he is. Having lived a year after the war at home and then spending over a year here in Luceti, the monk is now around 15.]

Sorry, this might not be easy to hear, but... it's been over a year and a half since I got stuck here.

[He puts on a light smile.]

But the good news is... if we get you to the village? We can get you a meal and some tea for free.

Iroh-san? [The face peering back from the video feed belongs to a dark-haired girl of Asian ancestry. She looks somewhat flustered, or at least surprised to see him - again, it must be, considering she'd used his name. Her expression resolves itself to a smile.] I'm glad to see you again.

[Iroh blinked at that. It was pretty much a few days ago that Aang was a few years younger. He has a hearty laugh at it though]

Ah, its not a problem Aang. When you get older its amazing how fast younger people seem to grow up, faster than a squirrel-frogs tongue.

[He returns the smile]

That sounds absolutely delightful. Do you have any Ginseng tea?

[Iroh still looks a bit confused about the whole faces appearing in the book deal, but he is doing his best to adjust. He wasn't familiar with this girl, though he noticed she was quite pretty. He returns the smile, but it fades briefly for a moment]

Ah-yes? You are certainly a lovely sight to these eyes, but I'm afraid I don't remember you. My apologies.

[He inclined his head]

[The polite smile wavers a little at that. After this long here, she should be used to the constant coming and going, and forgetting, but even if she tells herself that a thousand times, it stings to be forgotten.

The smile is back in place after just a moment, with a conscious effort.]

I'm sorry for saying something strange, then. I'm Ami Mizuno; I'm pleased to meet you.

[Being forgotten was something no one enjoyed. He notices the shift, and feels a bit guilty.]

No worries, Ami. It will be an honor to get to know you again. Although I'm afraid the pleasure will be all mine, as you might have to listen to some of my old ramblings.

[He gives a grin at that]

I will make it up by brewing the finest tea you have ever had the pleasure to taste!

We have tea at our house if you want me to bring you some!! I don't mind 'cause there's like half a pot left and we can always make more later. How much tea did you want? What do you want for breakfast? I like to have pancakes for breakfast but those take a while to make.

[She certainly seemed like an energetic one. Very nice as well]

That is very nice of you. I would be happy to brew some myself later, it helps me focus when I am a bit off balance.

[For some reason there is something oddly familiar about the girl]

I may be old, but I believe I can manage to make it to the village, I have traveled across most of the world after all.

...A what?

[This whole elemental bending thing is an entirely new concept to him.]

Ah...no...I’m a sage. I have studied magic throughout my life.

It is good to meet you as well, Iroh. I trust you are well enough to reach the village?

[Apparently water bending was a novel concept to the man, how strange]

Ah, I am familiar with the term, but I believe it may mean something a little differently from my land. They are more learned individuals, who typically have knowledge in a variety of fields, including some of the other worldly.

[Iroh pauses in thought for a moment]

Ah-yes, I should be. Though a nudge in the right direction might be helpful.

Ah...that would be rather accurate. I have learned various fields of magic, though "otherworldly" is not one of them.

[Though dark magic could be considered "otherworldly", Saleh hasn't studied that field.]

[He then shifts in the direction of the village, ready to walk.]

Of course. The village is this way. Follow me.

I suppose it might also be called spiritual knowledge. How fascinating, what sorts of things have you discovered in your studies?

[He straightens himself up and after taking a moment to brush the dirt off he begins following the man]

So I should bring you some, right?? I can come and meet you somewhere!! We have MUGS to put tea in that cover and they're called thermoses I think??

Where have you gone? Which world was it? Was it pretty?

Well, I am heading off to the village myself. I'm afraid I wouldn't be able to give you a discernible direction to help you.

[He laughs at her energy. It was good for young people to have such things]

Well, I have gone all throughout the Fire Nation, to both the North and South poles, all throughout the Earth Kingdom, that was quite the journey, a large portion on foot too. I have also seen each of the four Air Temples. That is an abbreviated version of course.

There is something rather like a tea shop in the village. It's called a "coffee shop," but they brew excellent tea as well.

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