for reasons, have an older Aang

[madeadifference]

[ A sigh. ]

I hope you realize what you're doing.

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[boomerangs]

They rarely do.

I legit just squealed at the sight of this tag

[madeadifference]

I think we can try and have a little more confidence. [ Still the optimist ] They've just seen so little of us.

B)

[boomerangs]

[A chuckle.]

You say that like we've changed a lot. The only thing that's happened to me is this nice beard. [Which he strokes.]

[madeadifference]

[ He manages a chuckle of his own. ] It's made you a man, Sokka.

[ The serious, trouble, almost sad expression returns once more. ] Still, have we changed a lot? [ There's the constant nagging feeling that he has, in a way. ]

[boomerangs]

[Sokka pats his old buddy on the shoulder, amused and shaking his head.]

I suppose we have. I've become the worst possible thing I could. A politician.

[madeadifference]

But a respected politician, Sokka. [ mustn't forget that! ]

[fartbender]

GRANDPA!!!!!!!!!

[ Farts off from the ground, riding a stinking cloud of gas and wind up to Aang's face. ]

[madeadifference]

[AND HE COULD NOT BE MORE PROUD. He catches Meelo, beaming] Hey there!

[makesnopromises]

Hi, Grandpa Aang! (She comes up to Aang, hugging him and pulling back with a smile.)

[madeadifference]

[ her hug sends away every line of worry upon his face, replacing it with a wide gentle grin ] Hi Jinora.

[makesnopromises]

(She knows it's been quite some time since seeing him, but it feels like only yesterday.) I've read all of your old adventures about the 100 Year War! Was it difficult for you to learn Earthbending?

[madeadifference]

Learning anything new is never easy. [ He crouches so that they can be more at eye-level ] And it was really tough. [ But he got it! ...Eventually. ]

[makesnopromises]

(She nods even as Aang crouches down, listening attentively.) It must've been wonderful to have Toph Beifong as your teacher, just like Gran-Gran and Zuko! (Gran-Gran's taught Korra, too.)

[madeadifference]

I couldn't have asked for greater teacher's.

[foreveryakone]

Obviously they don't. You're not just among friends here, Avatar.

[fartbender]

[ A curdled glob of snot slowly starts seeping out of his nose.

Stares.

Tiny bushy eyebrows slowly furrow.

Thunder crashes.

Flails arms around doing some sick moves, snot flings everywhere. Shield yourself. ]

LEAVE.

GRANDPA.













ALOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONE.

[ BRRllrRllLRLllLLP. ]

[makesnopromises]

...

(If she wasn't busy mentally facepalming, she'd totally help her little brother out. But he seems to have it under control.)

[madeadifference]

That has become very clear, Yakone.

[foreveryakone]

These weren't the circumstances under which I expected us to meet again. I understand you got off lucky compared to your successor.

[madeadifference]

Do not bring Korra into this.

[foreveryakone]

Or what?

You have nothing more to take from me, Avatar.

[madeadifference]

Exactly, Yakone.

[foreveryakone]

Some things are outside of even your power.

[irohdisboat]

Probably not. But I don't think making it up as we go will hurt.

[madeadifference]

Probably not. [He chuckles, before quirking an eyebrow. ] You're Zuko's... grandson, right?

[irohdisboat]

[Very proper bow. He can't help it! Last he remembers of you involves being waaaay taller than him and ruffling his hair. He has to be respectful!]

Iroh. Yes, sir.

[madeadifference]

Well, it's great to meet you! [ He grins. ]

[irohdisboat]

[Don't squee. Don't hug. You are a respected general and not five now, Iroh.]

And you as well, Avatar Aang... again, for me anyway.

[madeadifference]

Right. [ He almost looks embarrassed. ]

Well, here's hoping I haven't changed that much

[sifukatara]

[This is Katara. This is Katara being sort of floored by older Aang.]

Aang? Is that really you?

[madeadifference]

[ He smiles, not too bright, but with the perfect amount of happiness, and a gentle attitude. The look long married couples cast one another. ] Hey Katara. [ Not your wife, not your wife, not your wife... ]

While I try not to laugh at her icon keywords...

[sifukatara]

... [Okay, yeah. Mind sufficiently blown. She finally manages to stop staring in surprise just to feel a sort of ridiculous smile, somehow terribly modest sneaking at the corners of her mouth.] Hi. [Stop smiling like an idiot stop smiling like an idiot stop smiling like an idiot. But wow, Aunt Wu was right, is the thought going through her head.]

I heard that she got to see you all in the new show, but this is the first time I'm meeting any of you. [Quietly glancing aside, reaching a hand up to the back of her neck, and might be blushing.]

it's okay Katara, we all feel that way xD

[madeadifference]

[ His small smile morphs into a cheerful, but modest, grin. ] Well, I hope I'm making a good impression.

Yes. We certainly do. X)

[sifukatara]

[And the school girl grin will take on more of a confident, reassuring tone.]

Of course! [She's not sure she can explain it even if she tries, he just kind of gives off this incredible air, like someone you really can't help but want to respect. Just saying he grew up well seems odd coming from her, but the alternatives don't feel any less "off", given that he's so much older than her now.]

Adulthood really suits you, Aang. Even without hearing about all the things you must have done I can tell, you've become even more amazing. I'm sure you've made everyone proud.

[madeadifference]

Well... [ Only his wife... his future wife... Katara could make him feel embarrassed, bashful, and proud all in one go. ] I try.