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	♥ 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.
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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.

Well, the first and second floors are pretty much one big house now. It would be plenty of space for the both of you. You'd have to figure out water since the pipes aren't working properly. But you have the power of fire, so you'd be able to keep yourselves warm and the rooms lit.

[Wan leaned forward and checked the tea. It smelled ready and with a quick press of his hand to the teapot, he brought it back up to temp once more. Then he set about pouring it expertly into the two cups.

He offered the first cup to Iroh and the second cup he took a short sip from before handing it over to one of the smaller spirits that had wandered over and started making an 'up up' motion with it's arms. It happily took the cup and started drinking from it, the tea curling into a little ball inside it's semi-see through body. Another spirit hurried over to it and poked it in the side, opening a small hole from which the tea poured out and it laid on the floor to catch the liquid with it's mouth.

Wan laughed as he took his cup back and the first spirit started berating the second.]

As nice as this is, I do hope an oasis forms around here. The spirits could use a relaxing place like that.

[Now that was funny. If the water didn't work that well, how did Wan get water out for the teapot? Iroh thanked him for the tea, just noticing the butterfly spirit had since fluttered off his hand, and took a sip. His eyes closed as he savored the flavor. Delicious.

The antics of the two little spirits sharing in Wan's tea made him laugh as well. They could be funny beings sometimes, but it also made him want to learn a little more about them and how they lived.]

I remember there is a spirit oasis in the Northern Water Tribe, not that it does the spirits here any good. [Not to mention one of the little pools is already occupied.] ...But if one does not appear, perhaps one could be made?

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A spirit oasis still exists?

[Wan asked, shocked by that. But then followed it up with another question as realization hit.]

That's where Tui and La live, isn't it?

[He gave a quick laugh, a burble of joy.]

That's great to hear. But, actually, I'm not sure an oasis can just be made. It has more to do with a large concentration of spiritual energy. Which this place has, but I don't know if it's enough.

Yes, the legends say they preferred to remain in this world long ago. I have been fortunate enough to see them for myself.

[Well... it was worth suggesting.]

Hm... I suppose it then comes down to what the best means, if any, are to introduce an oasis.

It's true. They did. The oasis is probably still there because of their presence.

[They had already taken mortal forms when he visited to ask the spirits of that part of the world to return to the spirit world. He was more surprised they were still there. Ten thousand years was a long time. He had half expected them to move around the ocean.]

I don't think there are any easy ways to force an oasis to spring up and honestly, I wouldn't want to try it. That could upset the balance more.

[Had he been there under different circumstances, he would have loved to admire the beauty of the warm oasis in the middle of a frozen land.]

If I ever return, I'll remember to thank them for maintaining their spiritual influence there. But if they were there in your time too... To be swimming in a circle with each other for that long is incredible. [It was a wonder Zhao had even found the information in the library hidden out in the desert.]

Of course, of course. That is one of the last things I'd want to do, no matter how well-intended the idea is.

[He took another sip of his tea, then remembered he had some questions left.]

Before I forget to ask you, how is it that you got us up the rest of the way to your apartment?

I think they'd appreciate that.

[Wan murmured as he refreshed his tea. At the question, though, he raised and eyebrow and stilled for a moment. Clearly debating if he should say something to Iroh or not. But in the next moment he was shrugging and relaxing. It wasn't like he could really hide that he'd used more than one element in front of the man.]

I used the power of air.

[The power of air, as he called it, would have to be airbending. But no one could use more than one element. No one besides the Avatar. Could his new friend be a very early Avatar?]

You are no ordinary firebender, are you Wan? There has only ever been one person who can control more than one element.

I'm still getting used to hearing it all called bending. You're right, though. What you're thinking.

[He admitted softly.]

It's not just being from so far in the past that I have to be careful about. It's also because something has upset the balance enough to bring me here when there's already one of my future lives in this time. I'm not sure it's safe for her if I'm open about it.

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[Iroh sets down his tea and places a fist against his open palm, bowing slightly. If Wan's willing to be open about his identity with him, he's just as willing to return the favor.]

I can understand your concern. I have already warned my nephew to be careful since he is still alive in this time, though much older. If something happens to him here and now, it could affect his future self that belongs here. I may have fewer problems blending in, but my nephew has a statue in his honor as a founder of this city. You remarked on it at the tea shop earlier today.

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