ninth flame - [Action] - Backdated

[restoremyhonour]

[That night, after this fight with his housemates Zuko can be found in the barracks betting up things. He's radiating anger and annoyance for quite a while, but he slowly starts to calm down a bit. Feel fee to try to talk to him, or just stay out of his way

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[uspoonybard]

[Tellah had been out exploring, when he came upon Zuko in the midst of his stress-relief. He could identify a lot of feelings that he held for quite some time as well, and somehow felt obligated to stay. Once Zuko calms down a bit, Tellah makes his presence known, tapping his staff on the floor as if just coming in.]

I take it something's upset you, correct?

[His tone was even, guarded, and very manner-of-fact. He was not trying to be sarcastic, or condescending. Just trying to strike up conversation.]

[restoremyhonour]

[Zuko's a little jumpy as he turns around to face this person he'd never met before. However he'll reply, his time also somewhat guarded.]

That would be correct.

[uspoonybard]

[Tellah nods a bit, stepping forward, stroking his beard idly.]

Would you care to talk about it? I understand if you wouldn't... after all, a stranger in a place like this can be a bit intimidating, I know. Of course once we introduce ourselves, we'll no longer be strangers.

I am Tellah, Sage of Mysidia.

[Unaware of what any kind of proper greeting gesture would be, he simply offers a shallow bow.]

[kakeravoyager]

[Bern will be around the Barracks as a cat, trying to relax. Once she sees Zuko though, she'll be watching him from a small distance. He looks interesting with that giant scar on his eye and all]

[markofthebrave]

[And eventually, Katara appears, exhausted, and leans against the doorframe of the barracks. Sorry if the pose strikes trauma in you, Zuko, it's not like she remembers.]

Zuko.

[restoremyhonour]

[Zuko will take a few moments to respond to Katara as he finishes the set of moves he was doing. When he looks up at her he gets a momentary memory flash of the last time that he remembers that pose and expression. and then he pushes it aside.]

Yes.

[markofthebrave]

[She just... looks at him for a long moment. What is she going to say to him? 'You could have handled that better?' Or 'You idiot?' What's the point? One look at him tells her that he already knows...

...and she doesn't think he regrets it either. So she sighs.]

Come on back to the house. We could use some help getting it weather-proof for the night.

[restoremyhonour]

[How was he supposed to know how Roku would react to all that news. No he couldn't have done it any better, you're right there Katara.]

You sure you want my help? I might just cause more fire damage.

[Yes Zukos still having a bit of a hissy fit.]