Tea Break 3.5 (4th Wall) [Action]

[tea_lover64]

[You can find Iroh working in the tea shop for a portion of the afternoon, brewing and serving tea to customers. In the morning, he can be found in the forest, working out strangely enough for a portion of it, before having a bit of a packed meal and some quiet meditation. Later on after his tea shift, he will be having a quiet stroll around the village]

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[thefatherlord]

[Later in the afternoon, when there's not too many people present in the tea shop, the door will swing open. Subtly, quietly, because barging his way in with force is not the Fire Lord's style. He takes a few steps inside and casts an idle glance around the shop, features contorting with distaste. There are only so many lows a member of the royal family can stoop to.]

Why am I not surprised to find you in a miserable hovel like this?

[tea_lover64]

[So, the rumours were true. There was a large influx of people from all over that had just come in. Ozai was one person that Iroh would say he wasn't entirely pleased with seeing here]

Happiness can be found anywhere, little brother. It is small, but I am happy. Would you like a cup of tea perhaps?

[thefatherlord]

[He scoffs, making it only too clear just what he thinks of Iroh's "happiness". Their father would be rolling over in his grave if he knew.]

I see old age has already begun to affect your mind, Iroh. Perhaps perishing in this place is a fitting end for a traitor to the Fire Nation.

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh gives him a bit of a look]

I take it you aren't aware of what happens to you at the end of the hundred years war then?

[Obviously he had come from an earlier time]

[thefatherlord]

Isn't it obvious? I become the ruler of a new world! A world where everyone belongs to the Fire Nation! One grand, unified civilization!

[This was the plan all along and he doesn't question that destiny has anything else in store for him.]

[moonslayer]

[While Iroh's taking his quiet stroll, he may notice that a fog is suddenly beginning to appear. A fog that grows thicker and thicker, enveloping the street like a shroud. It's centered around a man, his silhouette barely visible. If Iroh listens closely, he may hear the man muttering to himself, but the words are, as of yet, inaudible.]

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh glances over, that couldn't be Zhao could it? He approaches carefully, something was certainly up]

Zhao?

[moonslayer]

[As Iroh approaches, the words that Zhao is muttering under his breath will become clear. Like a mantra, it just goes on an on in a loop.]

I am Zhao the conqueror. I am the moon slayer. I will capture the Avatar.

[tea_lover64]

[There was something going on with Zhao]

No Zhao, you were vanquished, dragged away to the bottom of the ocean and beyond.

hi it's me again

[seismicity]

[Toph's kind of confused. She remembers Luceti, she does! Everything is familiar here, and things are where she remembers them to be except... didn't she have wings of her own?

Well, whatever. She can roll with it; those wings were lame and ached at random intervals, anyway. She didn't miss them, and she had other things to be doing, like touching base with the others. Her first stop after leaving the house is the tea shop, since it seemed like most of her friends ended up there at some point of the day or the other. Iroh, most reliably.]

Hey! Old man! Are you in here?

[She enters the shop, trailing snow in. It's not like she's used to this weather, okay!]

Oh hi Toph

[tea_lover64]

[When she enters the room and he hears her familiar voice a big smile appears and he rushes over to see her]

Toph! You have returned.

Just let me know if you'd rather not have the typing quirk in the tags!

[shipurr]

[Nepeta's nose was strong. and her senses that of, well...her lusus! She was raised more like an animal than the other trolls on Alternia, and all her senses were more astute and powerful. She can smell tea brewing from outside, and a rumbling purr vibrates in her throat. Turning on her heel, she stalks inside the building - the first one she's explored today - and peeks around the corner, looking left and right curiously, as her long tail sways back and forth.]

:33 < *sniffing the air purriously, AC stalks into the human hive, drawn in by the scent of tea.*
:33 < *idly she wonders what flafur may be available. purrhaps some chameowmile? or purrl grey? or a bit of mewlong!*
:33 < *liking her lips, she p33rs efur closer, and approaches the counter...*

[Why yes, all of that was said out loud, though in a bit of a whisper. Nepeta enjoys her roleplaying in all aspects of life, and does indeed approach the various pots of dried leaves and brewing teas. Man, she could so go for a cup! It was cold on this planet!]

Yeah, I'd prefer not to have the quirk. Thanks!

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh watches the strange being move around the tea shop with a raised eyebrow. This was certainly one of the more strange individuals today. After a moment he gives a smile]

Would you perhaps like a cup of tea?

No problem!!

[shipurr]

[Oops, she's been seen! Sitting up in a position much like a cat, Nepeta turns around quickly and--...oh, wow! This human must be one of the weird human lususes she's seen on her computer! And goodness gracious but he is ancient! Regardless, she greets the old human with a feline smile and a flick of her tail.]

Yes, please! [Sh will never say no to a good cup of tea.]

Re: No problem!!

[tea_lover64]

[Yes, most certainly an odd one, but at least she appreciated tea. He pauses for a second and looks and decides on a nice jasmine tea. After waiting the appropriate time for it to steep, he gracefully pours out the girl a cup in one smooth motion, pouring the tea starting from low and allowing a stream to go in, not allowing a drop to spill on the table.]

There you are.

[Not only good tea, but the best tea in Ba Sing Se]

[referent]

[In the mid-afternoon, when there's less foot traffic, Iroh, who is still disheveled from the aircraft ordeal, wanders inside. Among the newcomers, he isn't as fresh off the boat as some others. He's had the time to look around the immediate premises, and, as he enters, he says to himself, quietly, in probably a very familiar voice to the elder namesake,]

It's a tea shop.

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh turns and smiles and looks at the uniform. The colours were a bit Fire Nation. There was sort of a resemblance he couldn't quite shake to members of his own family. He almost looked like Lu Ten in appearance]

Hello there! Would you care for a cup of tea?

[referent]

[Of all the faces he's seen thus far, that of this elderly man is most familiar, if still foreign in what feels like a murky memory. Iroh inclines his head, but takes care not to stare. A moment to consider, then,]

I don't suppose you take yuan as payment?

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh shakes his head, but smiles]

We don't take yuan as payment, but no payment at all is necessary. If you feel the need to pay in some way, have a seat and tell me a bit about yourself. That will be sufficient.

[flameoroku]

[Well Roku can never say no to tea! It was later in the afternoon, close to the end of Iroh's shift when Roku made his appearance in the tea shop. He was mildly surprised find Iroh there. His memory of Luceti was a blur, so he couldn't recall if Iroh had been here while he was. Well either way, Roku will patiently wait until Iroh was available to greet him at the entrance.]

1/2

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh was calmly going around pouring tea and having a bit of conversation with a few people when he spies Roku. He nearly drops his tea pot if it weren't for his fast reflexes he very well could have. He places the pot on a nearby table]

2/2

[tea_lover64]

[He does a proper bow, composing himself rather quickly]

Avatar Roku, what an honor to have you here.

[flameoroku]

[It would have been a sad day if that tea had spilled. Thankfully the crisis was averted and Roku gave Iroh a warm smile when he greeted him.]

I feel honored to be given an opportunity to be here. I've heard many good things about your tea, Iroh.

[notenoughlove]

[Oh a tea shop. By this point Ursa has been back and forth, everywhere in the village just taking in the atmosphere. It makes her long for her home village frankly.

Even the tea shop itself is quaint, at least compared with the one's in the Capital. That alone brings a warm smile to her lips.]

[tea_lover64]

[You might see Iroh busying around with people chatting a little, wearing an apron. He looks older and far more relaxed]