[For all that Wan felt comfortable with Iroh, he instinctively and without thought rolled his shoulder out from under the man's hand. Pure force of habit. But he kept smiling.]
Don't worry. I haven't given up hope. If I had done that, there wouldn't be an Avatar.
[His eyes flicked away, catching a spirit sneaking not only a sip, but attempting to steal the cup Iroh had set down. Wan clicked his tongue, catching the spirit's attention and it sheepishly turned around and offered the cup back to them. Wan pushed his own over in trade. Iroh was his guest, he got to keep his cup. Wan could give his up for now.]
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Don't worry. I haven't given up hope. If I had done that, there wouldn't be an Avatar.
[His eyes flicked away, catching a spirit sneaking not only a sip, but attempting to steal the cup Iroh had set down. Wan clicked his tongue, catching the spirit's attention and it sheepishly turned around and offered the cup back to them. Wan pushed his own over in trade. Iroh was his guest, he got to keep his cup. Wan could give his up for now.]