Good advice is something a man gives when he is too old to set a bad example.

[whitelotustile]

Characters: Iroh, various Avatar cast members, and you!
Date: November 8-10 (but totally open to backdating)
Location: Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
Situation: War councils and tea
Warnings/Rating: None

{Iroh had a back room in his shop. Officially he could rent it for private gatherings, and that's what he said it was for when asked. On the other hand, he'd known there was trouble brewing, and a room away from a console and for his use only was convenient.]

[Iroh had dragged most of the tables to the center, and put down maps and paper and quills. His Pai Sho tiles served as various markers. He'd also written as many notes as he could recall.]

[There was tea off to the side. Of course. And snacks.]

[Meanwhile, Iroh was keeping an eye on the front of the store as well. It looked bad if he closed, and it let him intercept any Foreigners who might be more interested in strategy than tea.]

Comments

[whitelotustile]

Would you like some tea?

[Iroh is gauging the Foreigner, trying to figure out if the man is interested in relaxation or planning.]

[solo_patria]

I would, actually.

[Enjolras gives the man an awkward little head-duck with the answer.]

Sadly, I do not know much about teas besides the ones that healers used at home. Are there any you would recommend for concentration? I...have quite the task ahead of me.

[whitelotustile]

Well, it does depend on your tolerance for stimulants. Too much and you will be too jittery to work.

[solo_patria]

It has gotten quite high recently, but I would prefer something that still allows me a presence of mind, yes.

[He's on a second wind, and pretty much looks it right now, a little pale, some of his braid coming undone, but still determined and with hands that are, at least, not shaking yet. And he is nodding towards his map.]

I do have quite a lot of things to review.

[It's probably discreet enough that Malicant might not notice it. Maybe. if he is lucky.]

[whitelotustile]

[Iroh used the time to glance over what Enjolras was working on.]

Keeping busy, I see.

[solo_patria]

Attempting.

[Enjolras gives him a little bit of a nod in turn.]

On paper, anyway. Determining if any of it will work is quite another matter to be looked at later, but for now, I do what I can.

[whitelotustile]

Hmmm... have you talked to anyone else about this? Sometimes those things do help.

[solo_patria]

Well, a little. That IS where I got some of these copies. However,

[Enjolras narrows his eyes a moment, considering Iroh carefully. It is so hard to determine if people can be trusted that some scrutiny is probably a good idea. He doesn't want to be the one to bring this crashing down around them. On the other hand...]

If you've some idea of the work being done, and are making an offer, another set of eyes would be welcome.