xxiii. - [ VOICE ]

[loadedace]

Looks like Magellan has other things to worry about; still - [There's a loud yawn followed by a huffing noise.]

Four hours and now I'm back here. I could chalk that up pure luck, but - hn.

Oi, old man; you still around, or do I need to start looking for a new dancing partner?

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[Voice]

[bending_fire]

...Glad you're back.

Voice; 1/2

[loadedace]

Hey tha-

Voice; 2/2

[loadedace]

..Zuko?

Voice;

[bending_fire]

...Last I checked?

That reminds me -- the gods have been playing tricks again. Some people might not be as you remember them.

Voice;

[loadedace]

You were gone last time I was here - did Smoker get you back to the house all right?

Yeah, figured as much. Nothing ever changes, does it?

Voice;

[bending_fire]

I -- yeah, yeah he did. [Grunt.]

[Private to Ace // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

My sister Azula is here. You need to be careful.

She is... dangerous.

Voice;

[loadedace]

Good - [There's a shuffling sound.]

[Private to Zuko// Viewable to Smoker//Unhackable]

How dangerous?

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[bending_fire]

Don't trust her, that's all I can say. No matter what, just..... don't.

I'll deal with her. I..... [He trails off a moment. There's awkward tension in his voice. Uncertainty.]

..I don't want to put you guys at risk.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[loadedace]

I don't plan to - what's her name?

[He's silent for a moment.] Have you forgotten all ready, Zuko? The N word?

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[bending_fire]

Her name is Azula. We look... alike. In some ways. You'll know her if you see her, at least.

I - no... Nakama. I haven't forgotten. But this... she's my problem, not yours.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[loadedace]

Right - sorry. I'm still a little fuzzy.

Yeah, you're right. That doesn't mean I won't join you if she ends up doing something to you, Zuko.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[bending_fire]

I don't need help -- not with this.

Just stay out of it. I don't want you to get involved.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[loadedace]

I won't interject, but I will watch to make sure things don't get out of hand.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[bending_fire]

Ace--! [Have a growl of annoyance -- but deep down you know he's really glad for that protective nature. Yeah, you were missed, buddy. Hella missed.]

Fine! It's not like you'll listen anyways, you and Smoker NEVER listen.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[loadedace]

Yeah, I know I don't listen to orders. Smoker is kind of the same way, Zuko. We're two pains in the ass.

It means we care though, if it's anything.

Voice; [Private to Ace and Zuko // Viewable to Smoker // Unhackable]

[bending_fire]

....Yeah. I know.

Nakama.

[A contemplative sound.]

I've been meaning to ask you... when you use your ability - does it make you into fire?

Azula is like me... a firebender. If that's the case, don't be reckless with your power around her.