He's just happy to be here

[hotleafjuice]

You know, mun, at my time of life, it is usually nice to be left alone with my own thoughts. I do not mean that your offer is unappreciated. There are so many wrongs to right, and fascinating strangers to have tea with! Perhaps there is no life that has seen enough adventures, after all, and I would never wish to be rude. But I hope you take some care about where you send me. I'm an old man, you know!

Comments

[maipokerface]

There's some pretty strange places out there though.

[hotleafjuice]

I would certainly never discount the wisdom of such a clever and well-traveled young lady! But strange things can be very gratifying.

[maipokerface]

And tedious. And annoying.

[agricultural]

Just another example of how good food and drink is what can bring everyone together! Let's all enjoy an honest, organic, high quality tea to link the old to the young.

[p_cablin]

I am not certain that the fact you are elderly matters to your mun.

[She looks young, but she's even older than him.]

[hotleafjuice]

So can staying at home. In the end, the important place to be is where you are.

[hotleafjuice]

A man after my own heart! What sort of tea do you think the occasion calls for?

[hotleafjuice]

It wouldn't be wise to discount it, though. I'm simply not as young as I used to be.

[maipokerface]

[... Brows? Raised.]

You mean living in the moment.

[hotleafjuice]

I mean that life happens where you are, and being unhappy one place doesn't mean another place will be better or worse. But you don't need to listen to the ramblings of an old man.

[maipokerface]

[She gives a half-shrug at that.]

You're making more sense than most people so far.

[hotleafjuice]

I must be slipping.

[letteropener]

I'm afraid they're seldom so considerate. But I am sure you can find some good in whatever may come.

[maipokerface]

Either that or I've listened to way too much nonsense.

[agricultural]

The health benefits of White Tea and Black Tea are said to be amongst the top for senior citizens... So I carefully cultivated a delicious grey tea! I call it... Hair Matching Tea, because it is grey!

[Like their hair. Because they're so OOOOOOOOLLLLLLLD!

Also steam might be exciting his ear with a whistle, because if you're a cyborg grandpa, you obviously include a tea kettle in your design.]

[hotleafjuice]

Just so! I've found some of life's greatest delights in the strangest places, after all.

[hotleafjuice]

That could be!

[hotleafjuice]

There's no pleasure as great as a skillful blend of teas, of course. I may need the recipe for my tea shop.

[letteropener]

Care to share a story? I'm always interested in hearing new tales, especially of new places.

[hotleafjuice]

Well, I would never have had my tea shop if my nephew and I had not had to flee his father and sister's twisted justice into the heart of an enemy kingdom.

[agricultural]

The ultimate honour of a humble farmer, even if he is the greatest in history.

[Pop! A little tube from a finger, a teacup from a shoulder compartment, swooooosh and-

Here you go, Iroh. It's a little bitter, but zesty!]

[letteropener]

That is quite a story. ...Tea shop, you say?

[burnedbrighter]

[Oh look, it's your crazy niece in her straightjacket looking like she hasn't slept in awhile]

...uncle.

[maipokerface]

That's not a good thing.

[greatest_earthbender_ever]

[Have an arm thrown around your shoulder, Iroh.]

Y'know, it's been a long time since I've had tea as good as you make.