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[blood_royal]

[action a; 1667 Nelson]

[Is there really a way to be calm about waking up in a strange place? Whatever the method, Zuko's not very good at it; it's understandable, what with the explosive attempts on his life and the being knocked out in the snow and the waking up in a comfortable bed, sans all of his things, most notably his scar and firebending.

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[flowers_suck]

[She stares at the ends of the wimpy kitchen knives sticking out of his pockets and sighs.]

[She approaches him, hand on the hilt of her sword.]

You must be new, but at least you have the brains to grab some type of weapon.

[blood_royal]

[Zuko whirls, whipping out said blades(hey, at least they're the large kind!) though for once he has the sense to not immediately attack.]

New? Who are you? Tell me everything you know!

[flowers_suck]

[She doesn't bother to draw her sword, she doesn't need it yet. Instead, she fishes around in her pocket, and passes him a letter. It's a rushed scrawl.]

This will help explain things. It's messy, but I had to hand copy it.

[blood_royal]

[Zuko snatches up the letter, scanning it while a disbelieving frown scrawls across his face.]

Who put you up to this?

A

[notsaul]

[HEY JUST WALKING INTO THE KITCHEN FOR BREAKFAST

NOT WEARING A SHIRT

NOT SEEING ANYTHING WRONG HERE]

'Morning.

A

[blood_royal]

[ZUKO IS NOT ACCUSTOMED TO TOPLESS LADIES]

Who are you?!

[notsaul]

Annie.

What up? You must be new and shit.

[blood_royal]

New? What does that mean? I woke up upstairs, but I demand that you tell me what's going on! And put on some clothes!

[That is a Zuko blush. Yep.]

A

[sturmbahnfurher]

[Hey new not!son. Not!dad doesn't really give a shit about you being here. He's gotten used to people being droned and undroned constantly, of the members of his household shifting constantly.

But he must admit. He's impressed by your decision to immediately arm yourself.]

A wise choice, young man.

A

[blood_royal]

My swords and abilities were taken from me. I had to improvise.

Who are you?

[Notably more calm than he might usually be. It probably has something to do with the compliment.]

A

[sturmbahnfurher]

The Major.

[He'll just go to the cupboard, getting two glasses before heading towards the stove and a kettle.]

You've currently been kidnapped by a group of people who wish you to act the part of a "son" in a make-believe family in this town, modeled after the 1950s America if that means anything to you. You can usually get away with not following its rules, although not doing so enough or loud enough can result in punishment.

I fill the role of the father in this house, though I have no intention of lording over or commanding you. You may do as you please as long as you also grant me my space.

Would you like some tea?

A

[blood_royal]

[Tea... he nods, watching warily but not immediately hostile. Part of him is watching for poison, yes, but the rest is merely curiosity.]

It doesn't, no. What nation are you?

[That would go a long way towards figuring out who had captured him, and beyond that how to escape. It must have something to do with his position, either as the exiled prince or simply as a Fire Nation-born exile.]

Are you also a captive?

B

[foalingaround]

[From just a couple houses down, a winged pony seems to be making her way out of the house when she catches sight of Zuko.

As she heads down the road, she gives him a friendly nod.]

Hey there.

Re: B

[blood_royal]

[Winged pony... not the weirdest animal he's seen. Talking, though, is strange.]

Do you live here?

Re: B

[foalingaround]

Yup! You new here?

Action ☆ B

[badend_replay]

[ Surprise! Rika walks behind him and speaks up. Those knives in his pockets caught her attention and she's worried, despite the ditzy smile. ]

mi~i. Sir, good day! Where are you headed?

Re: Action ☆ B

[blood_royal]

[Zuko whirls, whipping the knives out and dropping into a fighting stance, before even realizing who's talking to him.

Maybe startling the kid with the knives isn't the best idea.]

Action ☆ B

[badend_replay]

[ Rika might jump a bit, but she is otherwise okay with having knives and fighting stances whipped out at her. ]

m-mi! I am sorry! I am not trying to startle you, sir!

Is everything okay?