Tea Break 4 (Video)

[tea_lover64]

[Iroh gives a pleasant smile as the video opens up. In front of him there is a pai-sho board. It was time to finally time to formalize a date and setting for something he proposed awhile back]

Hello everyone, as some of you may remember, I had inquired about the interest of learning the wonderful game of pai-sho back a couple of months ago. It seemed there was at least a fair amount of interest in such a thing, so I am proceeding as if there were.

[He takes a sip of tea, placing it down delicately before continuing]

I would like to have the first learning day on the second of March. I haven't seen any holidays then, and it seems a good time for it. It will be held at the Welcome Center, and I hope that we shall have a great turn out. I humbly ask those who already are familiar with the game to come by and assist those who are learning.

[He inclines his head politely for such a request]

If anyone else would like to contribute a bit of time to help with set up, or perhaps some snacks, I would most appreciate it.

[He gives a kindly smile]

I look forward to seeing you all there, please feel free to ask any questions or concerns you may have.

Comments

[Video]

[dealsinshipping]

[Pai Sho? ...Oh, right, that was a thing Varrick replied to last time!]

Assist those who are learning, huh? That's perfect! I'm great at assisting! [No he's not.]

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

[Ah the excitable man]

I would appreciate that. I need someone to help promote the event and greet people.

[Video]

[dealsinshipping]

Well, you're lookin' at the right guy! I'll promote some and greet some, then promote some more... And then I'll do both at the same time!

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Glad to hear you are so enthused.

[Come to think of it, he had never heard otherwise]

[Video]

[dealsinshipping]

Hey, in a place like this? Any boardgame can catch my interest! I mean, if it's a choice between Pai Sho and watching paint dry, Pai Sho's gonna win by a landslide!

[This argument sounded amazing in his head, but might sound a little less endearing now that it's been vocalized.]

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Perhaps when you are promoting you might choose a different set of words to make it more interesting.

[Not very endearing at all]

[Video]

[dealsinshipping]

Oh! Oh right! Hm... [He runs a hand through his hair as he thinks for a moment. Then another excited smile dawns on his face.]

How about... Pai Sho, the most challenging game since tigershark wrestling!

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Well, we don't want to scare people away. I would say tigershark wrestling is a lot more dangerous and physically challenging than Pai Sho. Perhaps just stick with the interest aspect of things, a traditional game of our world, played by people of all backgrounds, from royalty to farmers, water tribe and earth kingdom. Sort of along those lines.

[Don't tell people it takes more effort than wrestling tiger sharks Varrick]

[markofthebrave]

I can help you set up snacks, if you like.

[etherion]

Pai Sho? What's that?

[It sounds like something you can gamble with, is what it sounds like... which makes her all the more interested!]

Is it a card game or something?

[Though really, it doesn't matter to her.]

voice;

[ahappylie]

That sounds wonderful! Should I make sure the tables are arranged in any specific way to make it easier for you and your friends to play before I leave my shift in the morning?

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

I know I can use some lessons! And I'll help out any way I can.

[Video]

[dealsinshipping]

[Hm. With how prone some people around here are to fighting, he figured they'd be all over tigershark wrestling. Maybe not.]

Right, right. Traditional game, very historical, very diverse... But if that doesn't work, I'll bring up the free snacks.

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Yes, that seems more suitable.

[Free snacks always seemed to work]

[tea_lover64]

Ah, yes that would be most helpful Katara, thank you. Have you learned how to play?

[tea_lover64]

Ah, it is a wonderful game involving tiles actually. A strategic game that has been around for quite some time on my world. It is easy to learn, difficult to truly master as there are many styles of play. Feel free to join us, there will be snacks and tutorial play.

voice

[tea_lover64]

I think the tables should be fine as they are for the most part. You should stay and learn how to play.

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

There is always room to improve. If you could bring a few snacks from the bakery, that would be most excellent.

[winds_voice]

Ah yes... Pai-Sho. I am not sure if I can be of any help to you but I will be sure to attend.

[If only to take his mind away from things that are obviously troubling him at present.]

[tea_lover64]

[He gives a smile]

We would of course be quite happy to have you.

[markofthebrave]

I know the basic concepts, but I can't say I'm really any good.

[tea_lover64]

Well, feel free to join in and learn some more. It is a most enjoyable way to spend some time.

[Video]

[savedtheworld]

Thanks, Iroh. There'll always be room to improve until I can finally beat Shikamaru!

And don't worry, I'll make sure you get the snackiest of snacks. Are there any you especially want?

[Video]

[tea_lover64]

Nothing specific, though I think lighter snacks would be more appropriate, nothing too filling.

[endgames]

[Oh hey, it's the PAI SHO GUY AGAIN. That's awesome.]

Count me in.