mingle part deux

[summerschild]

Who: Blue Fishes (and visitors)
Broadcast: Nah
Action: SS Blue Fish
When: January 22nd and beyond

[We've seen Blendergate 2K16, and now it's time for... AZULAGATE. And all means of other shenanigans.]

Comments

[dancingmd]

I know... it's often difficult for someone to see they need help, much less ask for it. Unlearning the things you've been taught and working through the damage those things has caused takes a lifetime for some.

[She lets out a long breath and reaches for him again, just that gentle touch on the arm though she wants nothing more than to hug him.]

There's so much I wish I could do and I can't. But as long as I'm here, I will do what I can. You can always, always come talk to me.

[honorbends]

All of you have done more than enough.

[ it's said quietly, and he doesn't shove away her arm, but he also doesn't return the motion either. it sounds a bit callous, but he genuinely means it -- he hadn't expected so much support, even if he logically should've seen it coming. ]

And I'll keep that in mind. -- about Azula, too.

[dancingmd]

[Beverly takes no offense, either at the statement or his lack of reciprocation for her gesture. Iroh sounds like one of the few people in his life to ever show Zuko genuine affection, until Aang. What’s so easy for her to give is not so easy for him to accept and she respects that. So, she steps back towards the door, giving him his space.]

I’m sure you need some time alone to process everything, so unless there’s anything else you think I should know, I’m going to head out now?

[honorbends]

[ again, a silence, and zuko draws in a slight breath. ]

Thank you.

[ he means it, genuinely. ]

[dancingmd]

You're welcome.

[And with one last sympathetic glance, she's gone.]