rewatched "The Puppetmaster," contemplating headcanon & things

[foreveryakone]

Well I hope you're enjoying yourself. Sure, I could use a history -- one before the... obvious -- even if you won't do much of anything worthwhile with it. Or are you reconsidering?

Our legacy does deserve more attention and respect than it got. A great deal more. So write away. You know very well I'm not going anywhere unless you finally make up that mind of yours for good.

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[waterlocked]

[welp, time to avoid wherever dearest dad goes] Are you-- Is your mun planning on doing something with you too?

[foreveryakone]

She can't seem to make up her mind.

Is yours? What could you possibly hope to do on your own?

[waterlocked]

She said she wants to put me somewhere. [he frowns. he can do lots of things!!! except... voice that he can do lots of things. orz;; okay, give him a moment.] I- I can do things on my own. Father.

[foreveryakone]

[ Moments are for people with empathy, so that might be impossible. ]

I'll believe it when I see it, Tarrlok. So far all you've managed to do on your own is prove time and time again how worthless you are.

[waterlocked]

[/weeps gently. he feels his chest swell as he looks down.]

I- I am not worthless. My mun believes in me.

[ex_lostblood813]

You're only worthless because you let that man get inside your head. Stop talking to him. Stop listening to him.

[waterlocked]

I- I'm sorry.

[foreveryakone]

[ Oh no that tiny face u_u /continues being the worst father ]

Obviously they're overoptimistic. What do you think you can accomplish on your own? It took you long enough just to get the hang of waterbending.

[waterlocked]

[fearrr iiiit.]

She is not. She's doing what you couldn't even do.

[bentbloodline]

[It's weird talking to his tiny self, but it's an opportunity to say something.]

Belief in yourself as well. You will be successful and respected, without being a criminal.

[waterlocked]

[you.... you look so familiar.]

I... what?

[ex_lostblood813]

Stay away from him! [GDI! He's trying to protect his brother this time! Why you go and ruin everything dad?]

[foreveryakone]

[ Because children are property!! ]

He could use the advice.

[ex_lostblood813]

[Clearly you're the best father EVER!]

Not from someone like you.

[OOC: AU Amon here.]

[just_a_mask_now]

....

[Stares.]

You look familiar.

What kind of AU?

[foreveryakone]

Do I?

Re: [OOC: Amon didn't lie about his background. He's not biologically Yakone's son.]

[just_a_mask_now]

You do seem to bear a resemblance to a member of the council....

[foreveryakone]

Maybe I do. I can't always keep track of whatever scum they have appointed.

[just_a_mask_now]

Even if they were a relative? A bastard son, perhaps?

[foreveryakone]

I had sons, but they weren't bastards. Traitor enough to join the Republic City council, though, I have no doubts.

oAo you still want to talk to bitty!tarrlok, right?? or was this geared towards yakone?

[waterlocked]

I do?

Re: I still want to talk to bitty!tarrlok :D

[just_a_mask_now]

Yes, you...you just seem very familiar.

[Amon shakes himself, rethinks what he just said.]

I'm sorry if I frightened you, little one.

[Inclines his head.]

My name is Amon. What should I call you?

okidoki!!

[waterlocked]

[oh sdighsiofa. he shakes his head and waves his hands.] No, it's okay. I'm Tarrlok.

Re: okidoki!! (I need that icon of when Amon actually looks shocked for once)

[just_a_mask_now]

....

[Inward curse. Mind shutting down.]

Ah...Tarrlok, that's-- [Impossible.]

--that's a fine name. [Worse recovery ever. Been a while since Amon's been caught off guard like this.]

[Scrambling at a theory.]

Named for your father, perhaps? [Councilman Tarrlok would be the right age. And this boy resembles him.]

a-aww ;n;

[waterlocked]

[his face falls a little at the mention of his father.] I don't think so.