Tessera

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Suppose it did. I thought about you all too. Every once in a while. Aang would write to me frequently."

⠀ ⠀ the most genuine grin drew her lips . “ the action was certainly something else ! there was no time to get bored back then . but mostly ... the company , it felt like a real family . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Did you? What did you miss about it? Traveling from danger to danger or slipping under the sky every night? ... I kinda miss the company. And sleeping outside. It was quieter than the city."

⠀ ⠀ “ it's fun for a moment , then i get bored . ” dropping her arms to her sides dramatically . “ i think i missed team avatar adventures much more than i thought . ” ⠀ ⠀

He looked to the furnace and blinked.. shrugged. Sure. He stands back and punches forward. Sending a stream of fire roaring into the furnace. He holds the stance as the coals catch the heat and even until the temperature was reached. Only then he stops.

" Perfect timing. " Having only noticed his presence and less the words. " I need it at... " Looking at his notes. " 1500° Can you? " Pointing towards a large roughly constructed furnace.

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"I hope it gets a little more exciting then.. sounds like youre bored" He looked. Listening to his friend.

⠀ ⠀ “ mostly i'm training some earthbenders into the art of metal bending . ” a long and loud sigh , the problem about being too good at something is that she easily gets bored . “ they're ... yeah , they're fine . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

Zuko didnt have as much of an issue challenging things head on if need be. It goes against Airbender nature. Zuko has already charged head first into danger without thinking on more than one occasion. At least a rhino lizard looks where its going. "You have a point. I've heard you've done well—

⠀ ⠀ she had a hard time with her own parents , but nothing would ever be compared to / that / . “ we managed . if everything was different we wouldn't be here right now . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

He was listening.. kind of amazed and relieving. Sometimes he still feels like he needs to prove himself. Its exhausting. He knows there will always be that twinge of distrust. So much damage from his father and grandfather to undo. He heard the step and acted a bit more quickly. A quick—

⠀ ⠀ a small rock to hit his forehead . quite amusing . “ it was magical to them because they've got to see the real you after having a distorted image . that is the magic itself . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

He hummed. "And what sort of magical adventure are we getting up to on our travels to wherever the group is?" He didnt know why everyone felt they had such life altering experiences with him. He was always just trying to assist.

⠀ ⠀ a proud smile as she heard his clumsy feet . “ i'm still deciding about that . ” a chuckle escaped , that reference was clear . “ a magical adventure with firelord zuko ! sounds nice to me . ” ⠀ ⠀

Ah.. hasn't even sat down yet and already putting him to work hey? "Sokka. Toph said you needed something."

Good, he'll wait for hin to light the forge. Less time.

Zuko will be there soon anyway.

Fine. Genius shouldn't be rushed.

He has seen Sokka's genius rush multiple times.

Hurry? YOU CAN'T RUSH GENIUS. Or that's what he would say if he wasn't already almost done!

He better hurry them up. Toph is returning to the group with the Firelord in tow.

Scribbling down blueprints.

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

Thankfully he's able to tank it well.. it knocked him off by a step but he only laughed a little. "And does this count as one of our magical adventures?" He's teasing. Recalling a memory from forever ago. Sibling dynamics were complicated but second nature for those siblings.

⠀ ⠀ on his shoulder , her own way of affection towards her friends . ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"I do.. it will take time. But I think we will be okay." He nodded. Zuko was trying to be a good big brother and help his sister but it was a balance between help and infantilizing her.. and he didnt want to do that. That sounds like a death sentence.

⠀ ⠀ to it . “ do you think you both will be okay sometime ? ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

Zuko didnt see anything inherently wrong with seeing her.. at least not now. "I see. She is mad I locked her away. I dont really blame her. She's got a role and more of a drive again. We've been able to spar several times without it getting nasty."

⠀ ⠀ you . ” a pause , realizing what she had said . “ not really / saw / her , i— you know what i mean ! ” shaking her head briefly . “ she did seem better . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"What part?" Its an inquisitive tone. Zuko hasn't exactly been silent with friends about it. "She is back home now. Mad at me but doing better overall.. I think."

⠀ ⠀ she's actually just hungry . the awkwardness of the situation remained for a while , until it began to bother her . “ i heard about azula . ” there was no judgment in her tone . ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

He comes along. Toph seems a lot more serious than he remembers.. it has been some years since they've seen one another so he isn't thinking about it too much.

⠀ ⠀ a slight tilt of head at his direction once she heard his steps approaching . then a nod before walking over the exit again . ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

He is quiet for a moment. Leaving momentarily and returning soon with a bag of a few things. Silent. He knows Toph is aware of where he is.

⠀ ⠀ ask too many questions , just pack your things and let's go . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"... Oh-!" Sometimes he needs things spelled out. He stood to follow her. "I thought you came by to give me some company. Why are we meeting?" Its a friend thing, Zuko.

⠀ ⠀ facepalm . “ i'll be waiting outside . ” said while turning around and walking to the door . ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 3w ago

"Dragging me like that won't be quite so necessary. Just let me know before I need to leave." Zuko you beautiful socially awkward idiot. That is probably why Toph is here.

⠀ ⠀ a smug smile passed her lips . “ good , either way we would have to drag you around like a potato bag . ” ⠀ ⠀

拓芙 ‍ ‍ ◞ ‍ ‍ 𝓑┈*ᴇɪ𝑓𝑜ɴɢ@earth-bender.bsky.social · 4w ago

"That is a yes then." He glanced to Toph's voice. Of course recognizing her right away.

⠀ ⠀ “ you already know the answer . ” ⠀ ⠀

𝙎𝙤𝙠𝙠𝙖 @boomerwang-man.bsky.social · 3w ago

Zuko's head is pounding .. fuuuuuck why must it hurt this badly?

"Is the avatar's group getting together again?" Seems like it. Only a matter of time before someone grabs Zuko to go along

佐藤⠀┈⠀✶⠀𝒜𝑆𝐴𝑀𝐼 @graceful-sato.bsky.social · 4w ago

Zuko's passed out so his side of the palace is much quieter.

─̸ ⠀⠀ ⠀⠀ 𝗐𝗁𝖾𝗋𝖾 ⠀⠀ 𝗈𝗍𝗁𝖾𝗋𝗌 ⠀⠀ 𝗌𝖾𝖾 ⠀⠀ 𝗆𝖺𝖼𝗁𝗂𝗇𝖾𝗌 , ⠀⠀ 𝗌𝗁𝖾 ⠀⠀ 𝗌𝖾𝖾𝗌 ⠀⠀ 𝗉𝗈𝗌𝗌𝗂𝖻𝗂𝗅𝗂𝗍𝗂𝖾𝗌 ⠀⠀ | ⠀⠀ #𝘧𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝙞𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 ⠀⠀ 𝖾𝗇𝗀𝗂𝗇𝖾𝖾𝗋 ⠀⠀ and ⠀⠀ 𝐂𝐄𝐎

佐藤⠀┈⠀✶⠀𝒜𝑆𝐴𝑀𝐼@graceful-sato.bsky.social · 4w ago

"F u c k... can it just be over with."

“𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙙” 𝓐𝔃𝓾𝓵𝓪@azul-a-flames.bsky.social · 4w ago

Zuko may have temporarily turned into a batcat with how high he jumped from the jab and shock. But it was very effective. "Damnit!" A growl... but he let's her through. A huff with some flames leaves him. Zuko and Mai haven't really spoken much recently. They butt heads frequently.

She stabs his side with two fingers, zapping him “You aren't allowed to touch tea. You’ll burn it” she scolds. Walking ahead She made tea for Ty Lee before Mai took over that duty.. So she has some experience. It’ll be better than his dirty leaf water.

“𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙙” 𝓐𝔃𝓾𝓵𝓪@azul-a-flames.bsky.social · 4w ago

"And you as stubborn. But fine. The option is still there for you." He shrugged. Moving along. He was going to the tea room. She might want to shove him out the way before he ruins more tea.

“You are as annoying as ever” She stops, turning to him. “I'm not coming along. I have no reason to see him, nor visit the Earth Kingdom.”

“𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙙” 𝓐𝔃𝓾𝓵𝓪@azul-a-flames.bsky.social · 4w ago

"Well then I do." He stopped. "And I dont care what anyone else thinks about it. You're my sister, if you want to come along then you can. You dont have to see him. Anyway it's not for another month."

“He’s a war criminal brother. He's capable of hate.” She’s aware of the hate one harbors to do those things. She's in the same boat “Look at me.. I look like our mother, if she were traumatized. No one wants to see Ursa”