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[battleships]

I wish I could say that I'm reaching the tail end of my paperwork after the war, but there is always more work to be done. I think I'll take a late night, tonight.

Best to heat up a pot of jasmine tea for the long haul. And maybe a fruit tart.

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[riches]

Mind heating up a cup for me too, General? I'd appreciate it.

[battleships]

I can. Would you care to join me, or did you want it to go?

[riches]

I'd love to join you. [ Geez, Iroh, who wouldn't? ] That is, if I'm not interrupting your hard work.

[tribender]

Eugh, paperwork.

[deconflagration]

You got stuck with paperwork, too?

[battleships]

It's not a problem, Miss Sato. You can take a seat. I'm sorry it's kind of stuffy.

[ HEATIN' DAT SHIT UP. ]

[battleships]

[ A dry chuckle. ]

How is life treating you these days, Avatar Korra?

[battleships]

I'm afraid so, but it's the nature of the job. I don't recall you ever mentioning it in your stories, though.

[riches]

[ GO GIT IT, SON, SOME SRS TEA THERE. Taking a seat, she gathers her hair over a shoulder as the heat very literally rises in the room. ]

It's not, don't worry about it. [ Leaning forward to peek at those papers. ] Are these classified?

[ lol, if they are then she's In On Plans. Oops. ]

[battleships]

[ He places two sets of teacups and saucers along with a ready pot on a side table as Asami settles in. A brow raises when she gestures at the papers, and I don't know let's see if— yup.

He gathers them in a stack and taps them against the table to straighten the pile. ]

These have personal identification numbers, so they would be considered highly sensitive and confidential. I did have a folder for them somewhere...

[ THIS OFFICE IS A MESS. ]

[whatbrake]

Paper work, huh? Not exactly the most fun thing to do.

[riches]

[ Oh, gosh, she is kind of breaking-and-entering. ]

I'm so sorry. I don't suppose you often believe people when they promise not to spread around sensitive information? Here — [ And she serves tea before he can sneak in there. ] Allow me while you decide whether to throw me in prison or not.

[ Half-joking!! ]

[battleships]

It's not fun, but it's important. Could use a vacation, though.

[lessthanperfect]

...

Jasmine tea. Is that so.

[deconflagration]

[ Sadly, he doesn't recall telling his grandson any stories. For the obvious reason. ]

At least the paperwork's worth it.

[ He'd rather not talk about the humiliating paperwork he's been stuck with. Definitely not of the Just Saved the World variety. ]

My uncle never really mentioned paperwork duty to me, either. Even as Fire Lord, there's not much paperwork. Just a lot of negotiating and dealing with people in person. Guess things have changed over seventy years, but I can't say it sounds exciting.

But, even though it's just paperwork doesn't mean it's any easier. Hopefully you don't skip too many hours of sleep because of it.

[whatbrake]

[ Grins a little at that. ]

Yeah, I bet. I heard you're a pretty important person.

[battleships]

[ He finds that manilla folder in the midst of her tea-serving, and with a chuckle takes the teacup while tucking the sensitive folder under his arm.

Then he points to a stain in the carpet with his toe, head down to guide her glance. ]

I was actually about to let you off the hook for the breach of confidence, but I'm afraid spilling food or drink in here is a high class criminal offense. We take our cleanliness seriously in these offices.

[battleships]

... Not your cup of tea, great aunt Azula?

[ EYOOOOOO ]

1/2

[riches]

[ ROFL IROH STAHP why is she turning into the worst guest ever? Noooooooooo ... ]

[riches]

That would be a cute joke if I hadn't actually seen those files.

[ Perching on the desk, screw conventional chairs! She's breaking all the rules tonight! ]

[lessthanperfect]

I beg your pardon.

[Being a muse who has just been, well, created, and is right from being dragged to a mental home, she's...er. Not exactly friendly, to say the very least.]

[battleships]

It depends. Sometimes there are things that just have to get done, and you need a late night without telephone calls to get through it. You learn to think with a clear mind on scarce hours of sleep. You have to, and I knew that while I was striving for this position.

[ He sounds more proud—honored—than anything else. ]

I think persistence runs in the family.

[alesserequalist]

It's not going to get easier.

[battleships]

[ Oh, shucks. He chuckles at that. ]

I'm in an important position, but the war wouldn't have been won without the efforts of the Avatar and her friends. If this is the price I have to pay for a victory, then I'm more than okay with it.

What's your name, by the way?

[battleships]

It's an old stain, anyway.

[ He shrugs and prepares to take his seat at the desk, stopping short when his desk becomes Asami's seat. ]

... I, uh, I actually do need my desk.