Author's Note: Once again thanks to Anielle-Silver for the inspiration.


Her olive green eyes shine as she watches her father swiftly cleans the many swords of their weapons shop. He smiles amused looking across her.

"Since there's no customers practice your sewing or go for any early lunch."

Just as Jin's olive green eyes stare into her father's own. The shop door opens, one of their regulars walks in. A smirk on his own bearded face.

"Afternoon Akio. Hi Jin. Sorry couldn't help over here lunch."

Father and daughter laugh happily. As Akio goes towards Tie. Another well adjusted refugee, the man looks to his good friend's teenage daughter.

"Pao's Family Tea Shop has new servers. Fresh batch of refugees looks like. A young man your age could use a cheerful welcome."

"TIE QUIET!"

Her nicely muscled father shouts furious at Tie's implications. Jin gives both men smug smiles.

"Thank you Mr. Tie. I could use some tea about now."

"Jin!"

"Daddy relax please. I will just check out the different teas because of new servers."

Just before Akio can say anything, his girl is out the door. He glares darkly at Mr. Tie.

"What?"


I let out a giggle as I image daddy threatening Mr. Tie. The usual, I know Mr. Tie means well. Walking the dirt road waving to a few vender owners, they kindly try to stop me everytime. Softly shaking my head, I quickly run ahead, once I get a clear view of Pao's Tea Shop.

It had became an escape since daddy and I came to Ba Sing Se when I was little. I'm glad daddy has found fun even in threatening Mr. Tie. The Fire Nation had taken so much from everyone. Joy, safety, friends and family. . .

. . .well some tea always calms my nerves. Entering through the single door way, I can't help the wonder the hits me. The delicious smell of tea feels new, no offense to Pao. Some people smile or nod at me. I politely bow my head smiling back. Sitting at the corner table as I often do, makes me giggle, how it's empty whenever I enter.

I look up from the placed menu, knowing the tea choices still I'm always sweetly surprised. Seeing the two new servers that Mr. Tie spoke of. I know a bad blush grows on my face.

A shaggy black haired guy with soft to the touch skin assertively takes orders from the customers at the counter. Leaning out of a little from my chair, I cover a gasp, he had a horrible run in with a firebender. Still it actually makes him look more dangerous.

The handsome guy turns to what looks like his own father. Seems to be the only person in here he somewhat smiles at. The older grey breaded man has a soft smile. It makes me smile, he looks like fun to talk too.

Yet as I look closer he moves away from his pump father towards my table, I squash my blush and smile at him. He has beautifully golden eyes. Their color is so warm, I wonder if his voice is as warm. Yelling it's strong but I wonder. . .

"Do you know your order?"

Yes, his voice can be soft. I'm definitely coming here more frequently.


THE END!