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Test Drive Meme

	♥ 1. Where did you come from? You may not know anyone else on the boat, but you've all got one thing in common; you're headed to Republic City. ♥ 2. It's your first day in Republic City. You might wanna get a job lined up or you'll be living on the streets. ♥ 3. You're the new person in the city. You gotta make some friends, right? Go find someone and strike up a conversation.
	♦ 4. Feeling a little crafty? Maybe you could make a quick yuan. Sell information for money or do a little threatening. ♦ 5. Vines. Vines everywhere! They're like the heads of a hydra. What are you going to do about the vines that just invaded your apartment? ♦ 6. Triads, Equalists... thugs in general. Welcome to the aftermath of losing a fight. Are you gonna go find a healer or are you gonna tough it out?
	♣ 7. You've got a job. What is it? How are you going to get customers? You better get some soon. More customers equals more money. ♣ 8. You're a bender, right? Then you better practice it. What's that? Oh, a non-bender? You can still find a partner to spar with, right? ♣ 9. It's late. Have a drink at the pub! Get to know one another. Let it all flow freely!
	♠ 10. Yeah! You've got a driver's license! Everyone else better watch out... ♠ 11. Entertainment's just rolled on into the city! Watch the ostrich-horses race or the acrobats perform. Or maybe you're one of them! ♠ 12. It's a long line at whatever vendor you're at. Make small talk with nearby civilians or try and haggle the vendor down to a better price.
	• Make up your own scenario!

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[Only if he can adopt you too.

He smiled back at Wan, one that seemed to lighten his face and smooth out one or two wrinkles. It looked like he had definitely found a kindred spirit in Republic City.]

It was no coincidence that we met today. It's not often I find others who share the same beliefs, much less those from other times.

You're the first human I've met who's ever said those words. Who wasn't me.

[And it made Wan feel giddy to have found someone else who felt as he did. He turned back around and jogged for a bit to make it to the part of the Spirit Wilds he'd been using as is 'entrance' to the vine choked part of that block. Wan pulled the vines to the side so Iroh could walk through in front of him.

Once they were both through he once more jogged ahead, still grinning like an idiot as he sprouted a torch over his hand, lighting up the jungle around them and the spirits that lived within. A good ten feet in, he stopped and spun slowly with his arm extended, as if showing it off to Iroh.]

Welcome to the Spirit Wilds. The last time they existed in the material plane was ten thousand years ago.

[He followed as fast as his legs would carry him, which wasn't quite a jog, since his life wasn't in danger. So Wan still had a short wait until he could catch up. Shortly after Wan lit up his hand, Iroh did the same to get a better look.

It was truly a magnificent sight, and it definitely had a familiar feeling. He stared around, eyes wide in awe. To think he would be so fortunate to see such a place that hadn't existed in--

Wan's words made him go slack-jawed.]

Ten thousand years?! Is that the time you're from?

Yeah. That's sort of why I wasn't wanting to talk about it before.

[Wan gave a sheepish grin and a light laugh.]

But it's really not that big of a deal. Twenty years, a hundred years, a thousand, or ten thousand... anyone like us who've brought from the past, it's not so much about the number of years. We all have to get used to this place and changes that have happened.

[While this isn't his first surprise here, he's more than sure meeting someone from 10,000 years ago won't be the last.]

You're absolutely right. The change in time and location may be difficult for some, but we must do our best to adapt to the situation at hand. Just like the spirits here. Though it seems their human neighbors weren't as willing.

[Iroh raised his hand for a better look at the spirits floating around overhead. Truly incredible. It was becoming quite tempting to move into one of the abandoned buildings here to live among the spirits.]

[Wan had already done just that. Living among spirits in the wilds was so much more comfortable and familiar than trying to find a place in the otherwise loud city of humans. Even back on the Lion Turtle City, he'd lived outside the walls and the crowd and in the trees. Though he had no true regret for having closed the portals (it needed to be done), he had missed living like this.

He started off through the dark jungle with confidence and the occasional wave at passing spirits. A few of them even came up to hover over one shoulder for a short distance or follow along at his side and chatter at him in odd noises that made no sense (and wasn't meant to) but got a laugh out of him anyway.]

How are you at climbing? I'm staying in a third floor room of a building that had the stairs between the second and third floors collapsed and cut off by some of the vines. The only way in is over the group of vines that tore open one of the upper level walls. It's a pretty steep climb, but I can help you up if you need it.

[Two spirits wandered up to Iroh on their hike over, running and hopping alongside him for a moment. One tiny bird-like spirit even nested in his beard for a couple minutes, crooning happily, before flitting off into the darkness.

Though he did have to consider Wan's question for a minute. Even if he was still mostly fit from his breakout on the eclipse and the battle to reclaim Ba Sing Se, he hadn't really done much climbing. Pull-ups on the overhead bars of his cage, sure, but it wouldn't be like that. It was worth trying, at least.]

Hm... I should be fine if it's not too high of a climb, but if I need help, I would be grateful to accept it.

It's only about twenty or twenty five feet.

[Wan gave his rough estimate as they closed in on his current home. A catdeer was curled up on the ground outside of the building. She lifted her head at their approach and then stood up with a languid stretch before trotting over to greet Wan.]

This is Mula. Mula, this is Iroh.

[Iroh sized it up as they approach. It looked manageable...

And then more introductions, this time with Wan's companion. A beautiful creature, but he'd wait to see if she'd come to greet him. No sense in approaching first when they were just becoming acquainted.]

Hello, Mula. It's nice to meet you.

Don't worry, Mula's friendly.

[Wan said as he gave the catdeer a good chin skritching. She purred happily and let him continue, but when he stopped, she opened her eyes back up to look over at Iroh. Sliding past Wan (and rubbing against him in a very feline manner) she got close enough to give a sniff to the old man. Apparently satisfied with what she found, she gave a loud sneeze then turned around to bound up the vines to the room that Wan had claimed.]

She likes you.

[Wan declared as he started his own, slower, climb up the vines.]

I'm glad to have her approval.

[He said it with a chuckle as he approached the vines. Resolve steeled and his tiny flame gone, he got a good grip on the vines and slowly made his way up. It would take him a bit longer than Wan to climb up, but he was determined to try and make it up on his own as far up as he could.

About eight feet from the top was where he had to pause and rest a moment. More fit he may be, but a young man he most certainly was not.]

I may have misjudged my abilities a little. Would you mind lending me a hand, Wan?

Sure.

[Wan hopped off the vine as if jumping across stepping stones. His feet caught by a cloud of air that rumbled softly into existence. He lowered himself down to where Iroh was stuck and offered his hand.]

It should hold you, but it's better if I hold onto you, too. Just to be sure.

[This was unexpected...

He released the vines with one hand to take Wan's and carefully stepped over. It was hard to see exactly what he was using to support them both, but it most certainly wasn't any sort of firebending skill. None that he was aware of ever existing. He planned on asking as soon as their feet found solid floor. But as usual, manners first for the rescue.]

Thank you.

[Wan held Iroh firmly as the cloud lifted them up and into the room. Once they were over the floor, it dissipated as quickly as it came, dropping the two of them quickly to solid ground. Wan's hold on Iroh remained until he was certain the old man had his footing. After that, Wan flicked his wrist a couple times, sending small bursts of fire out to light the smattering of torches he had set up in lieu of proper lanterns.

The room Wan had taken for himself was actually two small apartments that were no longer divided because of the vines going through the walls. Half of one was also completely unusable for that very same reason. There was a kitchen that was mostly okay, the door to it expanded by a torn out wall, and it was to this that Wan headed.

The 'entrance' of Wan's temporary home was the bedroom of one of the apartments. Though the bed had long since been dragged out, empty dressers and other heavy items too difficult to move safely remained.]

Go ahead and make yourself comfortable. There's a sitting area through that wall. It still has a large couch in it. Mula might already have claimed it, though.

[Yes, they were definitely flying. But there was definitely no use of fire. But he was sure Wan was a firebender, not an airbender. Curious.

Only after his feet were safely on the floor was that notion confirmed. Could he bend more than one element? But that was impossible, only one person held that sort of power... Then again, things were already pretty impossible.]

Are you sure you wouldn't like any help?

No, but thank you. I'll bring the pot out and it can brew while we talk. I just need to get some water.

[Wan said over his shoulder while he headed to the obviously broken sink. Unfortunately his body blocked whatever he did to get the water from the most-likely-not-working pipes, so confirming if it was waterbending or just his good luck that there was still pressure was not an easy thing. But it didn't take him long and he was pressing his hand to the side of the pot to heat the water when he came back to join Iroh.]

[Hmmm... Very curious. He stewed in his thoughts as he wandered into the room Wan had indicated before. As predicted, Mula had taken over the couch, but he had no inclination of getting her to relinquish any of it. He was the guest, after all. Instead, he found a spot on the floor to kneel on and settled in as Wan entered.]

You and Mula have a wonderful home here. Thank you for allowing me to intrude on your space.

Well, it's not exactly ours.

[Wan said wryly as he entered behind Iroh and took a seat directly in front of the couch where Mula could easily drop her head down for chin skirtchings. Wan sat with his legs crossed as he had at the tea shop, much more comfortable on the floor than he had been in a chair.

The tea pot was put on a large flat stone Wan pulled out from under the couch to keep the heat of the pot from getting to the floor and two cups were set to the side for the time being. Wan put his hand on the side of the pot and in almost no time the water inside was boiling away.]

But it's home enough for now. I had to find shelter pretty quick after I found myself here and this wasn't being used, so...

[He shrugged.]

And it's nice to have company, too. I haven't gotten to spend a lot of time around other humans for a few years now. Not like this, I mean. A quiet moment like this is hard to come by when it's not just me and Mula.

[He nodded at to remark, understanding the necessity of finding shelter in this city, even if the means weren't exactly typical. But something told him the original residents weren't likely to return unless the wilds retreated and any damage was repaired. Though he did remember a time not too long ago when home was wherever he and Zuko could make it as they mostly stayed out of sight of other people on the way to Ba Sing Se. In the end, it would matter more how Wan handled things if or when the original residents returned.]

That's quite some time. It's nice to have a little human company while you travel, or so I've found. Whether it's temporary or more long-term. I've spent the better part of the last three years traveling with my nephew. Before I found myself here, that is.

Actually, for the first year or so, I didn't want to be around other humans. I was tired of them.

[Wan laughed softly as he pulled his hand away from the pot and let the tea brew now that it was hot enough.]

I lived with the spirits of an oasis that was a day's travel from my city. I met Mula there and it took some convincing for the spirits to accept me, but life was good. They taught me their ways and the ways of nature, things most humans ignored or didn't care about at all. They were good friends.

[And one's he obviously missed as his eyes took on a sad light despite the smile.]

That sounds like an incredible experience, to earn the spirits' acceptance and live among them. [Definitely a life Iroh wouldn't mind experiencing.] My own time among the spirits was much shorter than yours, but some day, I wouldn't mind returning to get to know them better.

You could always spend some time in the wilds here, while you're in the city.

[Wan suggested as Mula did, in fact, rest her head against his shoulder in a request for attention. He absently gave it to her as a few spirits drifted into the room and some seemingly appeared out of nowhere, fading from near-invisible to visible. Their presence had been disturbed by Wan and Iroh's return, but now that the two were sitting and relaxed the spirits were feeling safe enough to come back.]

The spirits like you. They probably wouldn't mind you coming by when you have the chance.

[He didn't take long mulling over that suggestion. It wasn't a bad idea, dividing his time between the spirits and the rest of the city. But there was a part of him that still felt duty-bound to be Zuko's guardian.]

I would be glad to spend more time here. But I feel I should keep a closer eye on my nephew for a little longer before I can come here as often as I'd like. I know he can take care of himself, but he is about as far out of his own time as I am. Until then, what visits I can manage will have to satisfy me.

[He reached out a hand to a tiny butterfly-like spirit that had taken to floating around his head and smiled as it landed on one finger. Such wondrous beings, the spirits were.]

[That was a little surprising wasn't it? Or maybe not. Even Wan, as close to the spirits as he was, couldn't say how every little thing with the spirits and the spirit world worked. Most of what he knew - and was learning as the Avatar - came from Raava.]

Well, you can always come over for tea. And if you need a place to stay, both of you can stay with me. There's plenty of space even if it's not the most convenient way of living. If it's your nephew, I'm sure he's a human with a good soul. He couldn't be otherwise when he has someone as kind as you to watch over him.

[There's nothing quite like wandering down the path of one of Iroh's favorite topics. Even before he opened his mouth to talk, his face lit up with a proud smile. Even if it had hurt to see Zuko struggle with his life and making the right choices, he had always known he would eventually return to the right path.]

He has always had a good soul, sometimes in need of a little guidance, but always good. In a way, I think of him as my own son. [Especially after all they've been through together, despite a couple rocky moments.]

The moment I meet with him again, I will mention your offer. Though we may be better off on a lower floor if he accepts. But no matter where we are, you are always welcome for tea as well.

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