四

[o_tea_p]

[voice]

Those were some uncomfortable curses, weren't they? I apologize to my customers -- the shop has been closed for repairs after one gentleman became very eager for my head. But it is open again, and I hope that you will all stop by! Repairs are expensive, and I could use the money.To all my friends, I hope that you are all right. I never

Comments

[drizzlinginside]

[Avoiding talking about Zuko and leaving and stuff. Trying to be level-headed around here.]

... The device was difficult for me too when I first arrived.

[o_tea_p]

[Iroh appreciates.]

You seem to have mastered it quite well. Perhaps there is hope for me yet.

[drizzlinginside]

It turns on randomly, though.

[o_tea_p]

That is certainly a problem.

[drizzlinginside]

It's been a constant problem for me.

[o_tea_p]

The work of the deities, do you think?

[drizzlinginside]

It's always their fault when it comes to weirdness in this place.

[o_tea_p]

Still, life here is not so bad.

[drizzlinginside]

Yeah... [Well, she can't argue with that. It's not so bad, really.] ... I suppose so.

[o_tea_p]

You and Sokka seem to be settling in well.

[drizzlinginside]

I've been here longer, so I basically know how this place works.

[o_tea_p]

I'm sure he is glad to have you here.

[drizzlinginside]

He better be.

[o_tea_p]

[Sorry, Katara, Iroh can't help laughing at that. And feel a twinge of envy that his relationship with his own brother, and Zuko's relationship with his sister, is not remotely as close or affectionate.]

[drizzlinginside]

[She doesn't get this laughing business.] What's so funny?

[o_tea_p]

I'm sorry. I have just never seen a pair of siblings quite like you before.