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You have reached the guide of Iroh. Apparently I am not here at the moment, or simply unable to answer you. Please leave a message and I will get back to it as soon as I remember!

As such, there is no reason to hold high hopes on that happening in a timely fashion!

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[falling_so_slow]

[Oh, look, Iroh's up. Probably due to worrying about a certain headstrong nephew that isn't home.]

Yes, Zuko, what is it?

[deconflagration]

[ Zuko must be the reason Iroh's hair went completely gray in just two years. ]

I just wanted to let you know what I won't be home or at work for a few days.

[ It was easier to lie to his uncle with text, but that didn't mean his lies were any better. ]

I'll find someone to cover for me at 4tea2, so don't worry.

[falling_so_slow]

Oh? Why will you not be with your tea shop?

[Yep, text does not help at all.]

[deconflagration]

I wanted to visit the planet with Rapunzel.

[ ...Ughhh, that makes him sound like such a slacker. Maybe Iroh will believe that he just... dropped everything. To go and cruise the town with Rapunzel. Very believable, yes. ]

[falling_so_slow]

[It takes a little bit for Iroh to respond. Iroh isn't quite sure exactly what might be going on here, as Zuko is a rather horrible liar, but he might as well give him the benefit of the doubt. After all, a vacation to such a beautiful sounding planet isn't a bad idea, and was likely Rapunzel's if this is true.]

Well, I will be sure to pop in and keep an eye on the tea shop for you while you are gone, Zuko.

Enjoy your date, and bring me back a souvenir, just in case I don't get the chance myself.

[deconflagration]

[ ...That was easy. Too easy. Did Iroh really believe him, or was he just playing around so that when Zuko came back, he'd be off guard and spill the beans? ]

Thank you, Uncle. I appreciate it.

[ Oh come on. Now he HAS to go down to the planet. Otherwise his lie will fall apart. ]

What kind of souvenir do you want?