Amethyst

A/N: Wow, we're already a third of the way through this challenge! This little story has helped my writing style develop, and (hopefully) added my voice to the fandom! Thank you ALL for every single review you've given, even if it's just a quick three word response. It means the world to me. :)

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Silver

Asami had never smiled so much at the idea of getting a letter, but when the postman arrived at her doorstep with an envelope, her heart gave an excited flutter. The envelope was made of a thick, expensive press of paper and had several stamps of travel posted on its face, documenting its travel route. Two of the corners were crumpled from transport, and a grease smudge covered the elegant handwriting in the upper left corner. But, she could still tell who it was from, if just from the fancy way her name was written. She smiled and slid a delicate finger under the pasted seal on the back.

The letter inside was folded meticulously, but when she opened it, something silver slid out. She had to bend over to pick the delicate chain up from the floor. It was a simple, thin silver chain with a nondescript clasp, but for just a simple chain bracelet, it was incredibly elegant. She smiled at the strange gift and eagerly opened the letter to read what it was about.

Dear Asami,

I hope my previous letters reached you in a timely manner. I wish I had the time to write you everyday, but I hope you understand when I say my "duties" as a prince keep me from it. Although, I use the term "duties" loosely. I suppose I should have came home to visit earlier, my family has become nearly unbearable in my absence. And before you ask, yes. They are doing well. Especially my grandfather. He seems to have gotten into his mind that he can actually play the Sungi horn. Again. I have no idea where he got that idea, but we've managed to hide the instrument until he gets out of that phase.

On a different note, I did receive the letter you wrote me, and I am pleased to hear that you are doing well with your company. I looked over the sketches you sent, and I do believe you may be onto something with your ideas about a faster engine. I have a few inventors that I'd like to introduce you to. I think you will like the things they've got to say.

I have word that we will be making a return trip to Republic City within the next month or two at the request of Chief Beifong. She believes it is impartial for her task force to have non-bender officers that are trained well in the event that another Amon makes an appearance. I will be spearheading the training regiment, so I will be needing to find accommodations for an extended period of time.

I suppose by now you're wondering about the bracelet I chose to enclose. I recently spoke with my mother, and she reminded me that it was customary for a man to offer a gift to the woman he chooses to court. I apologize that this is so late. I would have offered you something more worthy, but it would not fit within the envelope, so I hope that this will be enough.

It humbles me to admit this, but the days have been long without you. I never realized how fast time passes when I spent time with you, but I shall continue to hope the time shall pick up so that I can take you to that authentic Fire Nation restaurant that I told you you about before I left. I hope you continue to do well, Asami. I will see you soon.

With my thoughts,

Iroh

Asami smiled. For the past couple letters, he had struggled with admitting just how much he actually missed her and his awkward admissions never failed to bring a grin to her face. It excited her to hear that he would be returning soon. A month had already passed and she had done the best she could to involve herself with Future Industries. In her downtime, she had taken to meeting up with Korra. The two of them were on better terms, and closer than ever as friends. It warmed her heart to know that she could just call up the girl Avatar and spend some time away from her duties without feeling like she was going from one stressful thing to another.

She took a moment to look at the sparkling bracelet dangling from her fingers. She gave a small, joyful smile as she latched the bracelet around her wrist. Iroh had claimed that it wasn't much, but she recognized its significance. Among the many beautiful pieces of jewelry she'd had in her lifetime, none had meant more than this simple silver bracelet, and she was fine with that. In her mind, it represented their relationship as a whole. Their relationship wasn't built on bells and whistles or lavish gifts to each other even though they both came from wealthy families, and that, in her opinion, made all the difference. They were just two people sharing important moments of their lives together, and she liked it that way.

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A/N: Thanks for reading! I will -possibly- be able to update early tomorrow, but I'm going to be quite busy this weekend, so I most likely won't have the time to write the next drabble until Sunday. In the meantime, please review! :)