tonight, we dine. ...IN MIDLAND.

[berserkism]

[all day, the town has been abuzz

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THE BUFFET TABLE

[berserkism]

[elegant and well-stocked with just about everything under the sun (for the middle-age era, of course), come get your fill.]

[onemanshort]

[Well, hello again! Iroh's stationed himself by one of Kaylee's favorite places...which means he'll get a smile when she comes close enough to recognize him]

...Ain't this amazing?

[pai_sho_master]

[It's one of his favorite places too. Don't think he hasn't been snacking while he's observing; he can multi-task! He'll smile back.]

It's certainly a welcome relief.

[onemanshort]

After last night...[a shudder] I sure didn't think we'd be standin' here, with everything pretty as a picture.

[pai_sho_master]

[A nod] Help arrived at just the right time. [Read into that statement what you will.]

I believe I met one of your friends yesterday. Zoe?

[onemanshort]

It really did. [no hesitation on her part]

In the fightin'? She's somethin', ain't she? I was worried, when things got so bad at the end... but she's a tough one. [so proud of her crew's abilities]

[pai_sho_master]

It was before the fighting began, but she certainly seemed more than capable.

I would have been lucky to have had such a second in command in my days.

[Yeah, and she bragged about you, Kaylee. So sweet.]

[onemanshort]

[They stick together] You can't ask for anyone better. You can always trust her an' the Cap'n to know what to do.

[pai_sho_master]

It sounds as if your crew is very close.

[onemanshort]

We look after each other. Ain't no other way to do it, livin' together out in the Black, like we do. Bein' out there's enough to make any group work together...an' I've got the best crew around.

[pai_sho_master]

It's always best when the people watching your back care about you. I'm glad to hear you have that.

[onemanshort]

How 'bout you? You got anyone here with you from your world?

[pai_sho_master]

Yes, actually.

Two of them, Aang and Katara, are friends of my nephew. They are wonderful young people and have proven themselves to be caring and helpful allies.

[Looooong pause] My niece is also here...but we are not on the best of terms.

[onemanshort]

Seems a couple people have folks from home they ain't so happy to see.

Can't say there's any I'd mind... 'cept maybe Jayne, but he's mostly just a sha-gua. An idiot.

[pai_sho_master]

[He'll laugh a little bit] I'm glad to hear that you don't have many enemies. I hope it remains that way.

[cricketycricket]

[and the Doctor will walk up in a nice crimson-and-tan doublet, matching breeches, and a floppy hat that effectively covers the bandages on his head. he smiles, and though the sentiment is sincere, the expression itself is terse]

Glad to see you made it, Iroh.