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[restoremyhonour]

[Zuko had been spending most of his time over last several weeks out in the forest, basically ignoring everyone as he talks with Eferin, but since Bil's post Zuko has be around the village and the Avatar house. He knows both Sokka and Katara are competent, but he's still just not able to settle down and wait for their return. So after spending a

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[markofthetrust]

[Since Bil's post, Aang... also has been out quite a bit and not accepting the fact he can't help his friends. He's taken the time to stay outside of the House and, well, try and meditate for the most part.]

[Of course the attempts were fail, which is what has him pick up the Guide to hear Zuko. There isn't much hesitation, but even Aang isn't as bouncy as normal.]

...Hey, Zuko. How about some firebending training?

[restoremyhonour]

Sure. Meet outside on the lawn behind the house? [There is a big enough clearing that there isn't much chance of burning anything accidentally.]

[markofthetrust]

Alright! Let me get Appa from eating these leaves and I can be there in a few minutes.

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[restoremyhonour]

[And Zuko will head outside to the clearing to wait for Aang to show up.]

[paishoplayer]

[There's a hum as he considers something, and then:] Have you gotten used to the limitations of the barrier yet? I have not tried during my stay here.

[restoremyhonour]

I'm remembering. I had gotten used to the last time I was here. It just seems to make everything less powerful. And some things seem to take more energy.

[paishoplayer]

You were here before? [Ah, but that was not the point of this conversation, was it?]

Perhaps we can train together. I'm sure you could always use practice on your breathing.

[restoremyhonour]

I was here for several months previously.

That sounds good uncle. When would you like to start?

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[likeafirework]

[He heard that last part, Zuko.]

You sound as bored as I am.

[And by bored, he means worried.]

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[restoremyhonour]

[Zuko would never admit to being worried, even if he is. Which is totally why he is bored.]

I quite possibly am.

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[likeafirework]

[Yeah. He gets that. No one's worried here. Why would you think any differently?]

Welcome back to Luceti.

[No, that's not any sort of caustic, dry tone. Of course not. Because he's just bored.]

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[restoremyhonour]

[Of course not. Everyone here is bored. That's all it is.]

Thanks.

So how do you usually cure your boredom?

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[hakoiri]

[ He's hesitant to offer, at first. He should be spending his time on the lookout -- but a little distraction never hurt anyone. And they both need/want it, he thinks. ]

I'd be up for sparring with swords, if you've the time.

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[restoremyhonour]

I wouldn't have asked if I didn't have the time. Meet at the barracks? Or do you have somewherw else you prefer to spar?

[Pause.] I'm Zuko.

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[hakoiri]

That's true . . . [ A pause. ] Not particularly. So the barracks it is.

And I'm Alf. Shall we meet at our destination now?

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[restoremyhonour]

Sure. [And Zuko will grab his swords and head over to the baracks. Given his house is nearby it won't take him long to get there, so he will be outside waiting for Alf to get there.

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[justicereigns]

What kind of spar or elemental?

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[restoremyhonour]

Swords or Fire. Or both.

[voice]

[justicereigns]

I have a rather distinct advantage against either, but if you're interested I'd like to keep in practice.

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[restoremyhonour]

I'm interested. What is your advantage?