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[whitelotustile]

[Iroh has a pot of tea and a teacup, obviously full]

I've heard that several Foreigners have opened businesses here. I wonder if you could advise me. The last time I ended up with a shop, it was simply a matter of serving the right man the right cup of tea.

Of course, if any of the local businesses want to branch out into tea, that would also be an option.

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[sizzle]

[ What is that? What? Does Zuko almost look... pleased at the compliment? Yep, that's definitely almost a smile. ]

Thank you, uncle.

[whitelotustile]

You're welcome

[sizzle]

[ Right, well... ]

It'll probably be some time before I'll need to make tea for anyone though.

[whitelotustile]

Not even yourself? I suppose the weather has improved enough that you won't be cold.

[sizzle]

It doesn't matter how good the tea I make for myself is.

[ Though nine out of ten times he won't even bother and will just drink water anyway. ]

[whitelotustile]

Well, you are the one who drinks it.

[sizzle]

Exactly! So it's not like it mattered how it tasted.

[ Flawless logic. ]

[whitelotustile]

Well, if it is how you like it...

[Seriously, this is an alien thought to Iroh. Why would you make tea that wasn't good to drink? At least Zuko knows his uncle has strong opinions on tea. ]

[sizzle]

It works if I need something to drink.

[ But then again, so does water. ]

[whitelotustile]

It does...

[sizzle]

All I mean is it might be better if I just stick to serving the tea for awhile.

[whitelotustile]

Well, it is your choice.