trainingwings | Winter Spring Summer and Fall...

Player Name: Peter
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Character Name: Iroh
Character Fandom: Avatar the Last Airbender

[It was a pleasant day for a walk around, the leaves were changing colors, creating a scenic view for residents. This place wasn't exactly what he had hoped for in his retirement, but life had a funny way about it. The best way in Iroh's view to deal with such problems was, of course, to have a relaxing cup of tea. He had been enjoying his walk greatly, but now it was time to find a nice place to sit.]

Mmmmm. Where would be a good place to sit?

[He stroked his beard thoughtfully as he looked around the park. He decided to go a little way away from where he heard the sounds of a game. He enjoyed the sounds of livelihood and youth, but on a practical standpoint, it could cause his tea to be spilled, a very sad fate indeed.

It was a slight hill where the tree stood, and he could get a very good view of the place as he brewed his tea. He supposed others could get a view of him as well, but old men brewing some tea was not such an unusual thing, at least in his experience back home.]

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[He gives an eager nod. He has a similar sentiment himself. As much as he knows his friends would be safer back home, them being here was a support system that Aang wasn't sure he could endure this place without. And at least there were plenty of times like these - peaceful days when the war or the Malnosso's experiments weren't interfering with their lives in some way.]

I don't think I've had that kind before, but it sounds good! I'll gladly try some. [He then seats himself cross-legged on the ground.] I'm glad that you're adjusting well.

[He pours him a cup letting it fill just a bit, and hands it to him before pouring a cup for himself. He takes a pleasing sip and expels a contented sigh.]

It is always good to be open to new experiences.

[There is a small beard stroke and a bit of a grin as he replies]

Ah, you could say I have become quite adept at having my life move around all over.

Thank you! [He says cheerily and takes a sip.] I really like it. The sweetness is good!

And I understand what you mean. I'm an air nomad, so I'm used to moving around a lot, too. I think for me it's really been an adjustment to just stay here for this long! [He wasn't used to having a house - just going back and forth from the air temple in his earlier days and then traveling the world with his friends after the iceberg.]

You are quite welcome. I am glad you like it.

[He inclined his head a bit, and took another sip of his tea]

As you get older, you may find that you enjoy returning to a place you know as home. There are few feelings more satisfying than to return home after a long journey, and be able to simply spend time in one place with your loved ones.

[He remembered the feeling quite well, it was a happy memory]

Huh. [He strokes his chin as he takes that in between sips of tea.] That sounds really wise, Iroh. Is that something like... settling down to have a family?

[Something he knows he'll do someday. Thanks to all the people from the future. But in a way, just staying around the house here at Luceti has almost felt like that. Especially when most of his loved ones and his granddaughter from the future are sharing space with him already.]

[Iroh chuckles about the wise comment]

Wise comments are the stock and trade of old men, Aang. Yes... it would be settling down to have a family. Something which I suppose you'll be ready to do in a few years.

Maybe. I mean, I can't really do that while I'm here. [Even if things do work out with Katara in this world, he's already heard enough to know that starting families here is a bad idea.] But at home... it does seem like maybe it won't be too long. I just hope the world slows down enough that I can really enjoy it.

There is a little secret about starting a family. No one is ever fully ready for it. You have to make the time for it. Make happy those who are near, and those who are far will come.

[Duty was all fine and well, but happiness and family were far more important. Time could be all too brief with them]

[He looks down for a moment, as if taking it in, and then he looks up with a smile.]

Yeah... That's even more wisdom, Iroh! I'll try to remember that when I'm home. I'm sure it'll work out. Of course, even if I forgot it... maybe you'll tell me again there?

[Iroh laughs heartily at that]

Of course, I would be glad to.

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