[commentlog of father-son times~] Ooh, a new icon! /stares atforged_anewJanuary 18 2010, 23:44:04 UTC
[a nod, and the set of his jaw is tight, but otherwise Zuko's expression is rather neutral. For somebody usually as expressive as him, that's probably not a great sign. But he'll just be turning to walk toward Minato's old place now...]
[commentlog of father-son times~] FFFF, Kazu found me it! \o/foxtamerJanuary 18 2010, 23:53:22 UTC
[Minato notices the reaction from Zuko. He frowns at Zuko's back. Damn, he wasn't in a good state.
Not that he expected Zuko to be. And not that Minato was in a good state, either. But Minato was used to losing friends to war, as horrible as it was. Zuko wasn't.
He didn't touch Zuko as they walked, knowing that Zuko would prefer it. Minato had a way of getting to Zuko, and the last thing Zuko would want would be to break down too soon. They needed to be in the apartment, at least, before he started comforting the young man.]
[commentlog of father-son times~]forged_anewJanuary 19 2010, 00:00:57 UTC
[Zuko knew the way well, heading straight for the apartment and even walking a little ahead of Minato. He was unsurprised but glad the man didn't try to touch him or talk to him. He just needed a moment, the time while they walked, to compose his thoughts and try to get rid of that image of his friends bloodstained clothes engraved in his mind right now.]
[commentlog of father-son times~]foxtamerJanuary 19 2010, 01:20:43 UTC
[Minato stayed behind Zuko for more than one reason--to keep a look out, to watch Zuko's back. He knew that Zuko wasn't thinking about their safety right now, or at least, he wasn't focused enough to spot a hidden enemy. It was something that Minato was used to, and somehow, it brought him some comfort.
[commentlog of father-son times~]forged_anewJanuary 19 2010, 02:46:14 UTC
[They reached the apartment in silence and Zuko looked back over his shoulder at the jingle of the keys Minato was pulling out. The blond man tossed the ring over and Zuko caught it easily, letting himself in and heading for the couch, where he dumped his stuff on the floor by it and sat down heavily. He ran a hand through his hair, lips tightening in a thin line, and shook his head. Leaning his elbows on his knees, he covered his face in his palms with a soft sigh.]
Re: [commentlog of father-son times~]foxtamerJanuary 19 2010, 02:53:53 UTC
[Minato closed the door, then followed his son-who-wasn't-his-son, setting down his own things. He sat down next to Zuko lightly, then reached over to pull Zuko into a one-armed hug.
He was shaking softly, too. Minato's brow was creased, though, as he stared at Zuko with worry.]
Meet me in front of Horton?
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Ready to go?
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Not that he expected Zuko to be. And not that Minato was in a good state, either. But Minato was used to losing friends to war, as horrible as it was. Zuko wasn't.
He didn't touch Zuko as they walked, knowing that Zuko would prefer it. Minato had a way of getting to Zuko, and the last thing Zuko would want would be to break down too soon. They needed to be in the apartment, at least, before he started comforting the young man.]
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Obito would have gotten along with Aang.]
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He was shaking softly, too. Minato's brow was creased, though, as he stared at Zuko with worry.]
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It's like when Sokka died...
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For me, it was like losing Obito. We didn't get a chance to bury him properly, either...
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Wait. In your world... is he...? Oh.
At least here...
[another sigh because it does make it better but it's still hard]
He'll be back tomorrow.
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He was killed in a cave in. He put himself in harms way to save Kakashi. Obito died protecting those most important to him.
[He nods quietly.]
... I know. We'll have to say hi to him then, won't we?
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Yeah... we will.
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