First Move - [Video]

[pai_sho_addict]

[An old man, dressed in lavish green robes, is poking at the device.]

Mmm. This is a curious thing.

[He’s talking to himself, and his voice is pleasant, mellow, the syllables sounded out a little. There’s a creak of age in his tone, but on the whole he sounds like a perfect sort of old grandfather.]

I wonder if this dream would be kind enough to

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[[ Voice ]]

[timid_werewolf]

Someone new again...?

-louder now-

Welcome, can you hear me?

[Video]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Iroh blinks at his TALKING ROCK.]

Why yes, yes I can. Though I seem to be talking to a rock.

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[timid_werewolf]

-fiddles with the communicator until his face appears-

You should be able to see me now...?

-grin-

It isn't a rock! It's a communicator. Did you...just arrive here, sir?

[Video][1/2]

[pai_sho_addict]

[[ Video ]]

[origami_waltz]

-A pause as Konan leans forward, adjusting the video screen curiously-

A newcomer.

[[ Video ]]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Well looky, his magic spirit rock has more than one face. And this one's a charming lady!]

That I am, young miss.

[[ Video ]]

[origami_waltz]

-Konan blinks, sleepy gaze appearing surprised for a moment. It's been awhile since someone referred to her as young.-

Welcome to World's End...for what it's worth, sir. My name is Konan.

[[ Video ]]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Iroh just smiles pleasantly, as far as he's concerned she's young, certainly young enough to be his daughter.]

Ah, thank you for the welcome miss Konan, I am Iroh. If everyone here is as pleasant as you, I'll certainly enjoy the place.

[Video]

[better_uchiha]

[He appears upon screen, calm, thoughtful looking, the pagoda's interior in the background... traditional looking, comfortable.]

Greetings. It appears Aaron has already taken initiative. If you have any questions, he is most trustworthy, one of the kindest people in strange city.

My name is Itachi. And you are?

[Video]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Ah, another... Person. Iroh tilts the communicator around thoughtfully, smiling at the greeting.]

Aaron, is that the young man I've been talking to? Thank you, he seems very kind indeed, a good trait to see, in a youngster.

It's nice to meet you Itachi, my name is Iroh.

By any chance... [He examines the background on the screen] You wouldn't happen to know where I can get some tea, would you?

[Video]

[better_uchiha]

[Itachi won't admit it, but someone older, with manners, is a sight for sore eyes and something of a relief. He likes Iroh already, and bows his head slightly in affirmation.]

Yes, that would be Aaron.

Coincidentally, he runs an eatery here that serves a few pleasant blends of tea, Iroh-san.

[There is a faint smile on his lips. There and gone quickly before he appears stoic once more.]

It is not far from where you are at present, by the looks of things. He can provide you with the directions from the fountain.

[Video]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Don't look now Itachi, but you're probably a prime candidate for Iroh to kidnap and teach Pai Sho, once he gets settled and carves himself a board and pieces. But he bows his head back, polite and grandfatherly.]

Well then, I'm in your debt for telling me, Itachi.

[He catches the smile on the young man's lips, the other seems too serious. Well. Interesting.]

I'll be sure to ask him.

You wouldn't happen to know how I got here, by any chance?

[Video] (ilthis guy already)

[sorighteously]

[The burden of weariness sits about the princess with the iron band for a crown, but her soft smile eases it away, earnest.]

Welcome to our city, my lord. I see you are already in capable hands, however, should you need aught please do not hesitate to contact me. My name is Zelda, and I am the Lady of this city.

[Video] (and he loves you~)

[pai_sho_addict]

[He examines the girl one the video, she looks sad, even after she smiles. His return smile is gentle, kinf, grandfatherly.]

Now getting treated so formally be such a lovely young lady makes me feel old, my Lady. I am Iroh, thank you for your welcome.

[Video] (:3c)

[sorighteously]

[Her own grows in reply, and she gives a small, rueful chuckle.]

Forgive me, my lord, such is custom in my world. It is an honour to meet you.

Will you need a place to stay?

[Video] (<3)

[pai_sho_addict]

There is nothing to forgive, my Lady. I would be happy to hear of your world's customs, however.

I may, I'm afraid I don't know the locals. [He laughs gently.] Would you mind giving this old man directions to where he might find a place to stay for now?

[Voice]

[berceusedefou]

The ones confused by simple technology are always amusing.

[Video]

[pai_sho_addict]

[Iroh doesn't appear perturbed, in fact, he laughs.]

New-fangled inventions are for the young, after all.

[Voice]

[berceusedefou]

[There's a pause as Alfred doesn't know whether to be flattered or offended. He finally settles on indifference.]

It's not precisely new where I'm from, but it doesn't matter now. The communicator is the least of your worries here.