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[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]
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's good to see you too!
[It doesn't sound like Iroh remembers any time he might have been there before, even if others said he had been, so Zuko isn't even going to mention it.]
I shouldn't be surprised that you're already fitting in okay.
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Well, it is a bit overwhelming with all the different people here, but moving around and getting used to different ways of life has happened to me before. Sokka seems to think I should be more worried.
[He gestures to the door]
Shall we?
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[Yes, he just outright claimed advice from Sokka was a good thing. Might want to mark the calendar.
He leads his uncle inside the restaurant, pointing out what looked to be a good table.]
I'm actually amazed at how well this place runs. No one gets paid for this, you know.
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Yes, I have heard there is no money. I imagine part of it is community spirit, and the other part is boredom.
[He sits down at the table, sighing contentedly as he does so. It was nice to have a chair to sit in]
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I've been working at the tea shop myself.
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[That would certainly be a worthwhile thing to do]
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[It's not surprising at all.]
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[It is not even remotely surprising]
What would you recommend here?
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[He gets out a menu to read it over himself.]
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[He'll look through the menu himself]
So... how long have you been here?
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[He's not even sure what he's hungry for.]
I wonder if they have duck...
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[He will look through the menu himself, roast duck was delicious]
Roast duck would be very nice right now.
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[Some weird ones, at that.]
They happen all the time.
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[Having a vague idea was better than being caught completely unprepared]
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[He'd prefer not to mention the most recent event for him at all.]
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I see...
That is hard to prepare for.
[If anything could be changed, even your memories, you couldn't really mentally prepare for that sort of thing]
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[Doesn't make them sound any better.]
Oh hey, duck soup.
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[He'll glance at the item]
Duck soup is passable, but not ideal.
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[He sets the menu aside.] Maybe you can request something specific?
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[He strokes his beard a moment] Perhaps that might be best.
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[Zuko looks around for a waiter, finally catching the attention of one.]
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If you want a whole duck, it'll take a while.
[He doesn't even wait for them to ask.]
What is it you need?
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[Getting food was the more immediate concern, afterwards he'll turn back to Zuko to finish his point]
The way a government treats its weakest members, is an indication of its true nature.
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We're more like... lab rats.
[Food is at least a good way to keep his mind on better things, if he can keep his appetite, so he nods along with his uncle's request.
The waiter sighs and marks a couple unnecessary things on a notepad before heading off to the kitchen.]
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It is a necessity.
[The food would be a welcome change in pace]
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