Thirty-one - Audio

[grand_lotus]

[Iroh hasn't got much to say that'll contribute to the Barge's milieu right now.  Hence instead: a musical interlude, switching to written for subsequent private messages.]

[Private to Valmont]

Valmont, are you well? [i.e. has Shendu finished up his tantrum yet. :|]

[Private to Angelica]

I have only been able to gather what happened from others'

Comments

Private

[plz_gtfo_dragon]

He is fine. Honestly, I've maintained his physical needs for almost a year now, I'm hardly about to start neglecting him now, Warden.

[...Now he's just... dick swinging, Iroh, he'll back off shortly :c]

Private

[grand_lotus]

Lord Shendu. Does our deal still stand? I had hoped our previous talk made it clear that I had done nothing to undermine your presence here.

Private

[plz_gtfo_dragon]

I have decided, that for the time being, I see no harm in permitting him some control of himself, but know that I am watching you, Warden.

[And with thaaaaat, there's a brief pause, and out comes Valmont. He takes a moment to check what the conversation is, then offers:]

Yes, thank you for your concern, but I'm quite all right.

Private

[grand_lotus]

Excellent.

I believe we should do something this evening. It is entirely your decision as to what.

Private

[naughtbutlife]

Iroh....thank you. It is untrue, that I am as strong as you say, but thank you. Tis better that you did not see the words for yourself.

Private

[grand_lotus]

Then we shall have to agree to disagree, but I will not belabour that point.

May I ask if you would like to take a walk, or play cards? If you would prefer it, I can give my word to say nothing of these past few days.

Private

[naughtbutlife]

I...I must decline, sir. I thank you for the offer, but I am afraid that I am not fit for company at present.

I am sorry, Iroh. Your kindness is much appreciated though.

Private

[grand_lotus]

...

Tell me you have at least had a visitor or two, recently. I worry that unfitness for company is not something that will easily change if you are cooped up with your thoughts.

[grand_lotus]

Thank you!

[He turns on the video to show what he's holding although he's not actually...wearing it just now.]

This is the tsungi horn. An instrument native to my homeland.