Season 2 feels!

[irohdisboat]

...isn't a prayer circle a little extreme? But I see your point. I hope I will get to see more of everyone in the next season as well. Though I hope many people are wrong and I get along swimmingly with [Struggling with the proper title or honorific. He hates addressing people he doesn't know well by just their name.] Officer Mako. I want to think I can get along well with anyone.

As for that game you were looking at, I think I can approve of it. I would suggest using memes and personal writing exercises for the next month to build your confidence though. I know you struggle.

And...maybe I can have both Bolin and Asami to interact with by then.

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[alesserequalist]

Prayer circle? [She laughs] I think it's best to wait and see whathappens.

[irohdisboat]

Apparently that's the joke that has been going around. Praying together that favorite people show up in the next seasons and such. [Slight bow.] Hello again, Serenity. How have you been?

[alesserequalist]

Oh, I don't think my mun's second favorite character will show up next season. [Sighs] I've been fine off and no, I have a nasty cold that seems like it won't go away. What about you?

[irohdisboat]

It doesn't mean his presence won't still be felt.

Try not to over work yourself, alright? From what I understand you have people who need you now. [and here's his own little long suffering sigh.]

My mun has found a game she wishes to send me to. A younger version of my grandfather is there, as well as Lady Asami. We will have to see if it works out.

On a...personal level, I finally finished my condolence letters to the families of the men I lost.

[alesserequalist]

Hm.

Like who exactly?

Oh, is that right? You should have great fun there than. It will.

You will. I'm sure the families will appreciate you caring for their family members. And writing them each a letter.

[irohdisboat]

Was...that not what you meant in...forgive me. I may have misread something again.

The letters are the least I can do.

[alesserequalist]

Ah, that's fine, General.

Yes. [Her voice goes a little quiet]

[stickshift]

'Officer Mako'. That will take a little getting used to, won't it?

[But-- she can't say she's not glad for him. Mako is a protector, and he'll be able to do some real good. Also, have a smile.]

Hello, General. It's good to see you again.

[avatarsboytoy]

I'm just worried about Bolin being on his own while I'm out doing police stuff.

[stickshift]

[Oh. Mako.

Asami's expression is... careful, but she's still happy to see him.]

He'll be fine, Mako. It's not like you'll never see him, right? And if you think I'd miss even one of his matches, you're crazy.

['I'll look out for him too'.]

[avatarsboytoy]

Thanks, Asami. You're great. Will you make sure he's alright?

[stickshift]

Of course. You guys are like my family.

[... of the 'hasn't tried to kill her' variety. Which is in short supply in her life these days, funnily enough. ]

[avatarsboytoy]

You really are the best.

[He gives her a soft smile.]

[stickshift]

[This-- has the potential to turn into an awkward moment, so it's time to change the subject!]

So, um. How've you been?

[avatarsboytoy]

You know me and Bolin. We get by.

How about you though? You're gonna be running Future Industries now.

[stickshift]

I know.

[And she's glad. Everyone's had to pick up pieces of their lives after Amon, so-- knowing that Mako and Bolin are all right is like a weight off her shoulders.]

And flying planes. Don't forget that part.

[avatarsboytoy]

Yeah, that's pretty amazing.

I envision a lot of aerial acrobatics.

[stickshift]

And who knows? Maybe I'll go around the entire world one day.

[And... hopefully not get lost and never heard from again. That bears mentioning.]

[avatarsboytoy]

If anyone could do it, it'd be you.

Just remember to call.

[stickshift]

I--

[What does she even say to that? Her smile's a little sad, but no less genuine.]

Of course I would. Someone has to check in on you guys once in a while, make sure you're still in one piece. If I don't look out for you two and the Avatar, who will?

[... well, Tenzin, Lin, the entire UF army...]

1/2

[benditlikebolin]

Worried? Worried?

About me?

Come on!

[benditlikebolin]

...










Mako, please don't leave me!

[irohdisboat]

From what I understand it will. He seems to be a capable young man though.

[A little bow of his head as well as smile for Asami.]

Lady Asami. You don't need to call me that, Iroh is fine. It's good to see you as well.

[stickshift]

He is. I think it's a good choice for him, really.

[And then her smile turns the tiniest bit mischievous.]

Most people just go with 'Miss Sato', you know. But my friends call me 'Asami'.

[Her tone is gently encouraging.]

[irohdisboat]

[He laughs softly, scratching his cheek.]

As I have mentioned to Officer Mako, it's a part of court life...and using decorum helps me from shoving my foot in my mouth too quickly.

[stickshift]

[... okay that gets a laugh.]

Believe me, I know the feeling. I mean-- not the court life, but sometimes it's easier to fall back on tradition and rules than it is to just... be yourself.

[irohdisboat]

At least until you feel safe in opening up? Yes, exactly that.

[Maybe he can make friends easier than he thought.]

I'll try to be closer to my true self. I just have to warn you I can be a bit of an awkward jerk.

[stickshift]

[She didn't expect him to understand-- and expected even less that he'd voice it if he did, so her smile softens.]

I think I'll take my chances.

[Jerks? Pff, have you met her father? She's practically immune to anything but god-tier douchebaggery at this point.]

[irohdisboat]

[He's being severe with himself. It's a family trait.

He's also not sure what to do with himself so he smiles a little like a dope and coughs.

Moving on.] How has reorganization of your company been going?

[stickshift]

[That's downright endearing.]

It's... kind of on hold right now.

[By her expression, she's not entirely pleased about this. Future Industries needs a leader, and she needs--

She needs to prove that it doesn't have to be her father.]

My 'mun' [that is so weird to say.] is planning on. Um. Kidnapping me to a giant floating turtle.

[And it's not even a lion-turtle!! Gosh. These muns.]

[irohdisboat]

[He rubs the bridge of his nose. Yeah, he can understand that feeling too.] My mun desires to send me to someplace called Ivalice...or however it's pronounced. It seems close to home, which I don't mind. However, my memories are going to be tampered with to make me believe I belong there.

[And he won't have proper bending anymore.]

[stickshift]

Your memories? That's awful!

[JUST. THIS FACE. FOREVER.]

I can't imagine--

[irohdisboat]

My memories will eventually come back. [Though without the meta-knowledge D_M gives him, he's going to be livid if he puts the pieces together.] It's not much of a comfort, especially with a younger version of my grandfather there.

[stickshift]

[She blinks.]

The Fire Lord? I mean... former Fire Lord?

[She's studied her history books, she knows he's a great man.]

Will you be allowed to recognize him, at least...?

[irohdisboat]

I imagine with his scar and the impact he's had on my life, he'll set off some warning bells at least.

Still, it sounds more awkward than a turtleduckling.

[stickshift]

[Have a sympathizing laugh, Iroh. She reaches out to pat his arm.]

I always thought turtleducklings were more adorable than awkward.

[if, you know, that's any consolation.]

[benditlikebolin]

Yo, Iroh!

Hahah, yeah. Totally rhymes.

[irohdisboat]

[Only because it is you, Bolin, do you get a snort of amusement.]

I never even realized until you pointed it out. Hello, Bolin.

[benditlikebolin]

[Awwwyeah.]

Totally like... a job of mine to point out things other people miss. 'Captain Obvious' my mun calls me.

[That's not always a good thing, Bo.]

Not that... I actually have a real rank or anything like you, uh, sir.

[irohdisboat]

I've heard the term.

You don't have to call me "sir". Unless you signed on with the UF while I wasn't looking. [Smirk.] And have decided to deny all the women the pleasure of seeing you in uniform.

[benditlikebolin]

... You think that'd work? I mean, the Pro-Bending uniform does sort of bring out all my good angles and all, but those UF ones aren't so bad either. Wow! Yeah, I think I need to try this sometime.

[irohdisboat]

Oh spirits. I've gone and awakened a sleeping giant.

[This time it's an honest to goodness laugh.]