[SUBCONSCIOUS POST!]

[capthlock_rage]

[in a field lit by the rays of the sunset, beneath a rainbow, there is a signpost. The signs are attached haphazardly, and none are identical. Some are ornate, and some in shambles, but all of them point in different directions. If you look closer to read the words, you'll see not only places, but names, dates, intangible concepts... you name it, it's there.]

[at the foot of the signpost sits Prince Zuko, working intently on what appears to be an in-progress cross-stitch that reads: "HONOR, SWEET HONOR." A tiny raincloud hovers right above his head, drizzling on him. If you squint, it appears to have a face.]


((OOC: Because I missed the subconscious post, but still wanted to play. This is open to anyone!))

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[iseeyouflaming]

[...well, at least the raincloud's gone]

You come here often back in the Fire Nation?

[capthlock_rage]

... We both do.

[iseeyouflaming]

What?

[capthlock_rage]

You live here. With me.

[iseeyouflaming]

[..........well]

[capthlock_rage]

[WAY TO MAKE THINGS AWKWARD]

... it's not real, Jet.

[iseeyouflaming]

I know that!

...just. It's the Fire Nation.

[capthlock_rage]

[and the sky's clouding over again, thunder rumbling. the turtleducks paddle off :(]

And I just told you, it's not real! Do you think I'm stupid or something?

[iseeyouflaming]

It's just a lot to take in, okay? I've only been in this country that one time.

[capthlock_rage]

[FIRE LORD ZUKO IS UPSET]

[iseeyouflaming]

[is there a storm starting up, honey]

[capthlock_rage]

[just glaring out over the turtleduck pond, thunder booming]

[it looks a lot less happy now]

[iseeyouflaming]

Oh, like you'd be thrilled if my vision of the future was us living in a tiny treefort together!

[capthlock_rage]

At least I'd know you were thinking of me!

[hands fist in the grass]

[iseeyouflaming]

Of course I'd be thinking of you! Why wouldn't I?!

[capthlock_rage]

[the walls are getting higher, more closed-in. HAPPY FEELINGS GONE]

I shouldn't have brought you here.

[iseeyouflaming]

You're getting too upset about this, Zuko!

[we are definitely back to our normal younger selves, aren't we]

[capthlock_rage]

[well, you are. Zuko's still in his Fire Lord garb -- and is it your imagination, or is it pointier than it used to be?]

I can't even be happy here!

[iseeyouflaming]

[reaches out for Zuko's arm]

Zuko, c'mon-

[capthlock_rage]

Don't touch me!

[iseeyouflaming]

[SHIT'S REALLY GETTING FREAKY. reaches out with BOTH HANDS for Zuko's arms]

I never said I don't want to be with you! I love you, you know that!

[capthlock_rage]

[there's lightning, somewhere off in the distance -- Zuko doesn't look up, but he does let Jet grab him]

But I can't even pretend?!

[iseeyouflaming]

[this is seriously freaking me out, I wonder if I can try and pull you away from the FUTURE place]

[capthlock_rage]

[we're stuck here, buddy. the sky is completely dark with rainclouds, and the garden's trees have become overgrown; it's ominous, but more than anything, there's just a sense of loneliness]

[iseeyouflaming]

[WOULD...WOULD A HUG HELP]

[I'M SHIRTLESS AGAIN]