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[bending_fire]

[The first sounds heard would be Zuko grunting as he shoves something heavy off of himself. It's quiet all around, otherwise, except for maybe the muted rustle of clothing as he stands, or the skittering and squeak of a stray mouse.]...It would be too much to ask to dump me someplace comfortable for once, wouldn't it? Or too much to ask not to

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Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

So you're back now? [His voice is gruff as he tries to hide the fact that he missed Zuko.]

Voice;

[bending_fire]

...Yeah.

[Zuko's is distant. He's a bit upset over finding out Iroh is gone.]

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

You remember your way back h-- to the Flame, or do you need someone to come find you?

[He pauses.] You'll be okay, kid. Being here isn't the end of the world. [He sucks at the comforting thing and he knows it.]

Voice;

[bending_fire]

[There is a long pause before Zuko answers, and when he does, there is a decided hardness to his voice.]

I know my way. I don't need help finding it.

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

Hn. Good. I'll probably be on the roof when you get here. Make yourself at home, kid.

And... welcome back.

Voice;

[bending_fire]

... [Grunt.]

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

... what.

Voice;

[bending_fire]

I heard you and Ace were among the missing for a short time.

I should be saying welcome back to you, too.

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

Mn. I was back on my ship for a few days. And the only way you should be able to say welcome back is if you were back before me.

Voice;

[bending_fire]

Whatever.

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

Stop being a brat, Zuko, and quit sulking. Be grateful you got as much time in your homeworld as you did.

Voice;

[bending_fire]

That has nothing to do with anything.

Just forget it.

...I'm going to visit with Kurama, and I will see you and Ace later.

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

I'll let it drop for now, but I'm not going to forget it, Zuko. Something's bothering you and I want to know what.

Hn. Tell one of us if you're not going to be back for dinner. I don't want to waste my time waiting up and keeping your food warm for you to just come back late.

Voice; 1/2

[bending_fire]

...As if I can't warm my own food, Smoker.

Voice; 2/2

[bending_fire]

And don't worry about it, I'm fine.

I just have some knots to work out, that's all. I'll see you guys later.

Voice;

[unfiltrdjustice]

Never said you couldn't, kid. But reheated food tends to lose some of its taste.

Mn. Watch yourself. I'll see you when you get here.