Inspiration: Zuko's moodiness and Iroh's…wisdom?
Date Written: 12/17/06
Viewpoint: Zuko. Book 1.
Pairing: None.
Please, Someone Kill Me
"Zuko, you are tired. You need rest."
"I don't want rest, Uncle."
"Come. Have some tea."
"No, thank you, Uncle."
"Nonsense. It will help you fall asleep."
"I don't want to sleep. I need to find the Avatar!"
"It's always about the Avatar. You need to take time for yourself."
"Hmph."
"You know, when I was your age…"
"I don't care."
"…there was quite an array of activities to participate in, some of which included young ladies around the Palace…"
"Aggh!"
"…maybe that's what you need. A lady friend, eh, Zuko?"
"Someone. Please, someone kill me."
"Or perhaps you already have one? You have been acting rather strange lately; of course I attributed that to your lack of sleep…"
"Mrph…"
"…really quite moody…"
"…"
"…need a distraction…"
"…"
"…four elements are quite difficult to…"
"…"
"…silver pieces, but…"
"…"
"…so you see, Zuko, tea, particularly ginseng, is a powerful relaxant. It – Zuko? Are you even listening?"
"Zzz."
"I guess it really did work."