The First

[bends_lightning]

[Distant, angry mutterings; static.  The voice finally gets a bit closer, and it's the voice of a very irritated young woman.]

..."use this"...alright then...

[She clears her throat quietly.]

Explanation.

Now.

Comments

[zeroth_child]

Wow, grouchy, ne?

[bends_lightning]

No, simply upset that I did not wake up where I fell asleep.

[zeroth_child]

Oh, that. Well, sorry, I guess.

[bends_lightning]

And who, may I ask, is Larxene?

[bends_lightning]

I assure you, I've got enough power for this place.

[powermaniac]

So demanding.

[bends_lightning]

And yet it seems I can't get any help.

[powermaniac]

How unfortunate for you. You've already been given the basics, correct?

[bends_lightning]

Oh yes. And my dear brother gave me this map to follow, but it hasn't seemed to help me at all.

[embracethewaves]

Right, like anyone's going to bend over to help you when you talk with an attitude like that.

[bends_lightning]

Help is already on its way.

[embracethewaves]

Jeez, way to prove me wrong. Still, with that sort of attitude you're not going to make much progress here.

[bends_lightning]

Well, I guess if it is upon your good judgement, I will have to change my ways.

[teaandlightning]

Why hello, my dear niece.

[bends_lightning]

Oh, Uncle Iroh.

And here I was thinking that dear Zuko would be the only member of my welcoming party.

[teaandlightning]

So nice to see you in such . . . pleasant surroundings.

I trust you're finding the dogs an entertaining challenge?

[bends_lightning]

Oh, they're just wonderful. Especially in my current condition.