Day 287 [Open]

[daughterofursa]

Who: Zuko and anyone
Open: Open!
When: Day 287
Where: Training building, donut tree
What: Sleep deprivation
Format: I'll match
Warnings: Honor

Between Zulf's revelation and Azula's arrival, Zuko hasn't been sleeping all that well the past few days. If she isn't up mulling over their situation, then she's startled awake by any sound as she approaches sleep, thinking of lightning.

She hasn't been at the pool lately either, though she's been sure to show up for her morning training regimen. Whichever of her students might show up have probably noticed the lack of sleep, and certainly by today. Her reaction time is slower and she loses focus at times. Still, she's determined to keep up with it.

It catches up with her by sometime in the afternoon. She just meant to sit down for a minute, and that donut tree is pleasantly shady and fragrant, in a way that doesn't remind her of home. And then, at some point, she drifted off, with Kizuna the baby dragon lying curled up on her stomach.

((Feel free to run into her either by the training building or while she's asleep!))

Comments

[daughterofursa]

Well then, someone to rule it with.

[scary_music]

Soooooooo... Ibuki could still be her type, then, for all you know! Whoops!

[daughterofursa]

No offense, but I'm not sure you're world-ruling material.

[scary_music]

Maaaaaaaaaybe Azula-chan doesn't care if the person she gets is that kind of material? She might just want somebody who won't interfere with her world ruling!

Ibuki totally sucks at ruling anything but music and having fun!

[hellpyre]

[Of course!]

Mornin', sleepin' beauty. Feel better?

[daughterofursa]

I didn't think of that.

[They would probably get farther with this by just... asking her... but that seems dangerous somehow.]

[scary_music]

Of course, Ibuki could just be tooooooooooootally overthinking this, too! Who knows?

[daughterofursa]

Hm.

[She's not sure what the answer to that question is. She sits up carefully, trying not to disturb Kizuna too much.]

... What did you just call me?

[daughterofursa]

You're definitely overthinking it.

[scary_music]

Maybe! There is no definitely in the Bastion, where donut trees and magical jerky cows are a possibility! So, Ibuki will stay on her toes, just in case!

[... she briefly stands up on her toes for a bit... but no, that's uncomfortable, let's just stand normally... yes, much better]

[hellpyre]

... nothin'.

[Liar.]

[daughterofursa]

... All right.

[Not exactly what Zuko wanted Ibuki to be wary of in regards to her sister, but as long as she's watching herself?]

[daughterofursa]

[Zuko gives her a suspicious look but she didn't actually catch the words well enough to repeat them.]

What's with the blanket?

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[gianthobo]

[She takes a few steps closer and sniffs at them. Yes! Hello friend!]

Why? Is that scar all of what you are?

nbd

[daughterofursa]

[Kizuna stretches her neck out to sniff back. Hello!]

I didn't say that.

[gianthobo]

[She moves a little closer so she can nose at Kizuna.]

Then is there something else that's... not letting you see who you are?

[daughterofursa]

[Nose touch! Kizuna seems pleased. Mommy does this sometimes when no one is looking.]

What are you talking about?

[gianthobo]

That you're a strong, attractive young woman who seems to not think that she's at least one of those things.

[Not that he's interested. He's an old man.]

[daughterofursa]

Look, some people in the world are just ugly. I don't need anyone trying to convince me I'm not one of them.

[gianthobo]

... I don't think you're ugly. You have a good heart. That's what matters.

[daughterofursa]

I know that. That's why it doesn't matter if I'm ugly.

[Right, Zuko. You're the absolute epitome of someone who doesn't care what she looks like.]

[gianthobo]

[He hands her the half-finished drawing.]

... You can do with it what you want.

[daughterofursa]

Whatever.

[Zuko takes it with a frown. She will probably burn it... later. Not in front of Kizuna, she's not breathing fire yet but we don't need to give her any ideas.

Kizuna lifts her head to peer at the piece of paper, but it's not especially interesting.]

[gianthobo]

... Do you want me to leave you alone so you can go back to sleep?

[daughterofursa]

I'm not going back to sleep, it's the middle of the afternoon.

[That doesn't really answer the question.]