Cup 011: Iroh [Video]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

[Iroh looks like he's in some store.  It's hard to tell, because it's somewhat dark.  Iroh looks rather winded and on high alert.]

Those creatures out there are dangerous.  I don't know if anyone else has dealt with them, but they don't go down without a fight.

[The camera angle shifts.  The shelves behind Iroh are filled with what looks like bricks and wheels of cheese.  A natural hiding place, it is.]

If anyone's out there, find somewhere to hide.  You shouldn't be out alone.

Comments

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

[Iroh considers as he sips his water.]

Food, perhaps. Weapons, should you need them. A great comfortable chair to recline in. Anything you can think of. There must be limits, but I can't imagine it stops at water and clothing.

Re: [in person]

[holy-pickle.livejournal.com]

[Dende ponders it over for a bit]

Well, I could probably materialize furniture too, Though I'm far to clumsy to trust myself with a weapon.

[He chuckles]

I suppose anything that I know I could probably make, within reason anyway... I don't think I could materialize a house or anything like that....

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

Perhaps not. But I'd encourage you to experiment. You never know how much you can do with your abilities...

[He inhales, then exhales. He opens his palm, and arcs of lightning crackle between his fingers.]

...until you try.

Re: [in person]

[holy-pickle.livejournal.com]

I will be sure to, Iroh. If you've got any Idea's I would be more than glad to try and make it!

[Dende watches with great interest at Iroh's little trick]

Wow!Is that part of 'bending' too, Iroh? I've seen ki channelled before, but never something quite as raw and elemental as fire and such.

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

[Iroh snaps his hands shut, and the electricity stops.]

It is. Firebending is a wide and varied art, and those who can control their emotions can create lightning.

I encourage you to try as much as you can, Dende. Whatever you can.

Re: [in person]

[holy-pickle.livejournal.com]

I will Iroh! Once we get back to the manor... I don't think this is the place to be squandering my energy...

[now excuse him while he nerds a bit]

That's amazing Iroh! How are you able to control it if I may ask?

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

I agree entirely.

[He smiles.]

Some call lightning the cold-blooded fire, for only one who is able to control their emotions can create it. Lightning is created through internal harmony, not anger. By separating the positive and negative energy within yourself, you create lightning.

Perhaps you should try.

Re: [in person]

[holy-pickle.livejournal.com]

M-me? W-well I've materialized a small flame before, but nothing like what you can do...

[Oh right, he's supposed to be trying things. Alright lets at least make an attempt at having a backbone]

But there's no hurt in trying I suppose! Alright lets see, it's been quite a while since I've done this...

[He kneels down and hold a hand out. In a brief flash a rather pathetic purple flame because space fire is purple where he's from apparently forms at the tip of his fingers, it lingers for a moment and then blows out]

I... don't think that's exactly how you do it....

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

[Iroh crouches down to Dende's level and focuses on the flame in his hands.]

I'm not sure how such things work for you, but with Firebending, power comes from the breath. Breathe in, breathe out, and the fire moves with you.

[Iroh extends his hands, palms upward, and inhales slowly, then exhales.]

Let the warmth of the sun power you.

[Breathe in, breathe out. Embers pop to life in his open hand, then die out.]

[in person]

[holy-pickle.livejournal.com]

[Dende closes his eye and takes in a deep breath. He tries to focus his ki into his hand trying to keep the warmth of the sun in mind and heeding Iroh's words to the best of his abilities, however, when he tries to manifest something in just sparks and becomes a weak ki-blast that quickly fizzes out]

Well, it seems that either I need more practice, or it's not something that possible in my world.

[he smiles with that awkward smile of his]

Re: [in person]

[ginsengismyfave.livejournal.com]

That might be the case. But I still encourage you to practice in whatever way you can and achieve your true potential.

[He puts a hand on Dende's shoulder.] Know, though, that such a thing will take a long time. There are things even I don't know. Those who give themselves the title of 'Master' are those who have the most to learn.