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[tea_lover64]

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[December 11: THE PRANKENING]

[complicatedliar]

[For Iroh, Loki is going to just go with an old classic, Iroh's own favorite--bucket of water over the front door. Then just for fun, he sets up Iroh's pai sho board with a game and uses a little spell to stick all the pieces down, not to be moved until either the magic runs out in a couple of days, or Iroh offers the game a cup of tea.]

5th July (unless you wanna backdate it!)

[winds_voice]

[It's near the mountains that Eley finds Iroh today. The Spirit was no stranger to the region and often came up to the mountains to reflect and spend time alone with his thoughts.

Flying was the fastest way to get there of course, so he'll be assuming his dragon form on the way there. It's from the sky that he spots the familiar figure and recalls that he wished to speak with him about something... besides that, he had seemed pleasant enough to talk to before. He showed great respect towards him, in fact.

Sending a fresh breeze across the area in his wake, the dragon circles Iroh and lands nearby, approaching him with some caution. When he speaks, his voice penetrates Iroh's mind directly.]

Ah, I had hoped that I would meet you again. Are you well?

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[tea_lover64]

[No matter how poised and calm you are, having a dragon suddenly appear in your midst unexpectedly will always cause a bit of a jolt. Iroh looks quite shocked when the dragon lands nearby with a gust of wind. There was always something so majestic about a dragon, a power and grace simultaneously that no other creature could match up to. There was a reason that the Fire Nation had long venerated dragons]

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[tea_lover64]

[Iroh bows low to the dragon in front of him after taking a moment to compose himself]

An honor to meet you again as well.

[When that had happened he wasn't sure]

I am as well as can be expected after the draft, thank you for asking.

[winds_voice]

[It hasn't quite occurred to Eley that Iroh wouldn't recognise him and his initial reaction prompts him to rear back his head a little. You're a dragon Eley, of course you're going to cause as stir!]

I am glad to hear it, though I apologise if I startled you. I had come here to reflect, but I had not expected to find you in the same place, Iroh.

[He lowers his head now, a tad sombre.] Zuko has told me much about you. I had hoped to be able to discuss things with you first-hand.

[tea_lover64]

[He chuckles a little at that]

Not to worry, it isn't everyday a dragon appears. Though I suppose in a better world, it would happen a great deal more often.

[Iroh raises an eyebrow. So the dragon also knew his nephew?]

I would certainly not be opposed to a conversation. Though, you'll have to excuse me, great one. Your name escapes me.

[winds_voice]

[Judging by his words, he really did have respect for the dragons, and indeed for him. It seemed like what Zuko had told him about was true. Certainly, he felt he could relax somewhat around him now.

Ahem, but first they should probably get the... re-introductions out of the way.]

I am Eleytheria, the Wind Spirit who spoke to you some time ago. You described a game known as Pai Sho to me, do you recall?

[tea_lover64]

[Oh, well he remembered that]

Ah, yes I recall. You were in your human form then I believe.

[winds_voice]

Ah, of course. Perhaps I should have greeted you in that form before approaching so readily, but I am sure you would understand that flying to the mountains is a lot faster than walking.

[The dragon lies down now, his neck long enough to reach Iroh should he feel compelled to come closer.]

I am aware that you have some... history with dragons. Your nation sought to slay them, yes?

[tea_lover64]

Having never particularly flown myself, I wouldn't say that would be the first thing to pop in my mind, but yes I understand that it would be more expeditious.

[Well this was turning out to be a rather awkward encounter all things considered]

Well, yes and no. There was no specific agenda for slaying all the dragons. It was a arrogant and short sighted policy by my grandfather Sozin in which a firebender could gain personal honour by slaying a dragon in single combat, thereby gaining the title of 'dragon'.

[winds_voice]

You have not flown? Hmm... perhaps one day you will.

[He wasn't opposed to rides as long as he trusted the person on his back. He listens well to Iroh's story, trying to make sense of things.]

Then Sozin was to blame... Is it true that you were the one to save the last of the dragons? At first I believed you to be the end of them and I admit that my trust in you faltered, yet you show great respect towards me. You do not have the nature of a dragon slayer.

[tea_lover64]

Well with the production of zeppelins on a mass scale it seems as though that will be more possible.

[So Zuko told the story did he. Considering Eley was both a spirit and a dragon, it should be alright]

Well, I am not sure if save is the correct wording. I concealed the fact they were alive by claiming to have defeated them, and from there they went into deeper hiding to avoid ambitious fire benders with a desire for a fancy title. As a member of the royal family, and a proven fire bending master, my word went unquestioned. To call me a liar would have initiated an Agni Kai, or honour duel, which no one particularly felt was worthwhile.

It seemed to me a great sin to kill those whom fire bending had originated from. It has been passed down that humans first copied the movements of the dragon to more effectively control their fire bending. So I kept the secret for many years, and my nephew and the avatar came upon them while searching for a deeper connection to fire.

[winds_voice]

[Eley certainly hadn't heard of zeppelins before, nor had he heard mention of this Agni Kai. Something about the way Iroh talked about it unnerved him a little.]

The movements of the dragon... yes, is that the 'Dancing Dragon' that Zuko once showed me? I may not be a Spirit who can command flame, but the wind can also be wild and elegant in its movements. Trying to learn the steps myself also allowed me to better understand the element of fire and to be less afraid of it.

[He bows his head to Iroh after hearing the explanation.]

Those who show respect will find the same from me. Still, I must ask about this... duel of honour. Agni Kai. What exactly does this mean?

[Backdated to before the volunteer mission to Zompania.]

[lordhotman]

[Zuko has had a lot on his mind lately, and part of it was due to his uncle. But now, his conflicted feelings have led him to seek Iroh out. If there's anyone that can help him sort this out, its his uncle.

Thus, after today's hunting lesson with Sokka, the young Fire Lord makes his way to the tea shop where Iroh can usually be found. He steps in through the door, looking around for the familiar sight or sound of his own real father figure.]

Uncle? Are you here?

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh is cleaning up the shop, it was rather quiet today, and a clean shop was important. It said to people, this is a place which cares about its appearance. Not to mention dustiness could ruin tea as surely as a poor brewer.]

Yes, I am over here Zuko. If you aren't too busy, help me straighten up these tables a moment.

[lordhotman]

[Without complaint, Zuko walks over and starts helping Iroh clean things up. He's rather familiar with this sort of thing after all, and certainly doesn't mind helping.

He's quiet as he does so, trying to think of how he wants to ask the questions he has on his mind.]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh watches Zuko a little as they clean. It seemed his nephew had something on his mind. He knew that concentrated look. It was best to give him a little time to speak. When the time was right, Zuko would say what he was thinking. In the meantime Iroh finishes making the shop in the order he liked.]

[lordhotman]

[Something on his mind indeed. He'd already talked to a few of his friends about this, but his Uncle's opinion was what mattered most to him.

Finally, he finds the words.]

Uncle... what do you think of Katara?

[He pauses and then elaborates.]

And I mean the Katara that's lived here in Luceti for five years.

[tea_lover64]

Well she is different from the one I am accustomed to at the very least.

[He strokes his beard]

I am glad she pursued her interest in medicine more. It seems a good step for her.

[lordhotman]

[Zuko continues to tidy up as he listens to his uncle's opinion, purposely not looking at him.]

Yeah, I think so too.

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh pauses for a moment and straightens out some napkins]

Though perhaps her career choice is not what you are interested in, hmmm?

[lordhotman]

[He knew that Iroh would probably pick up on what he was trying to get to, but that was faster than he expected.]

No, not exactly. ... I mean, she's a great healer, but... there's a lot more to her than just that.

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh gives Zuko an expectant look]

Do tell.

[lordhotman]

[Zuko pauses... now feeling put on the spot.]

Uh... Well.

She's smart, and pretty, and... I don't know... more grown up?

She's strong too. Did you know she can fight with a bo staff?

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh nods along]

I had not heard she can fight with a bo staff. Not something that comes up often in casual conversation.