tea_lover64 | Tea Break 5 Voice

[He had been left in the outskirts of the village after they had finished with him. It had been a particularly difficult couple of weeks while they were there. They had tested his physical limits, pain endurance, capability of his powers, and seemingly just what it would take to make him cry out in pain. Exhausted was an understatement, he felt thoroughly drained and doubted their claims that it would somehow help. They had enjoyed the process it seemed to him.

Laying on the ground there he contemplated just taking a nap right here. It would be delightful to just rest now, but people would be worried, and the comparative safety and comfort of the house would be welcome. Thankfully it seemed at least he would be able to communicate, the journal was right beside him. Lifting a stiff arm he flips it on.

He starts to try and say something for a moment before coughing for a few seconds, and takes an audible breath in. He winced as he took it in, seemed like that would take a little bit of time to heal]

H-hello, I hope I haven't worried anyone too much..

[He clears his throat and puts a little more volume in it]

This is Iroh, I'm in the forest, I can't tell exactly whereabouts. Normally I would find my own way back, but I am feeling a bit under the weather. I would appreciate any assistance, and if it is not too much to ask, a good cup of tea.

[A fortnight without tea was quite barbaric as well]

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Sparkly.

[No really. He was a sparkly dinosaur for like 4 days, Iroh.]

But it wasn't so bad. I could talk. Cliff-san was a dog and no one knew who he was.

You were a sparkly lizard? How very strange.

[Apparently he had missed a lot of strange things]

Well, that would be quite the experience certainly.

It isn't the first time here, but yes, it was very strange.

[And it probably wasn't nearly as bad as what Iroh went through. Speaking of...]

He was worried about you, you know. I'm sure he'll be relieved to hear you have returned.

Strange isn't so bad at times. Adds to the spice of life I suppose.

[He closes his eyes and although it can't be seen he has a slight tired smile]

Mmmmm. Hopefully he wasn't too stressed about it.

Or sparkles. [Souji didn't mind being a dinosaur, but he did hate that he couldn't open doors.]

Also, I think you know the answer to that. He seemed calmer when I spoke to him.

Yes, he is learning to develop his patience and calmness more, and has improved vastly in a matter of a few years. It is a skill he shall continue to develop over his reign.

[Leeeet's just not mention how Zuko had a concussion when he came to see Souji then, yep yep yep.]

With your guidance, I'm sure he'll be a fine ruler.

[Probably a good call]

Well, I simply gave him a bit of a push in the right direction. He already had a good heart.

An important trait in a ruler.

But just as important is to have good men to stand with him.

Yes, the support of those close are quite essential as well.

Those he has gotten close to are some of the best people to keep him grounded.

Aang-kun and his friends, you mean?

Indeed, they have really helped him along as well.

They are a special breed, I'll certainly admit that.

But I'm sure you had a good hand in it as well.

Haha, thank you. It is what you do for those you love.

[Ah, yes...that's a thing. Souji smiles faintly and nods even though Iroh can't see.]

Yes, it is.

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