... Well, all the more reason to enjoy our tea and the company of your tiny friend and let that particular worry wait until they make themselves available again!
[ DOROTHY IS DETERMINED NOT TO GIVE HERSELF STRESS WRINKLES ]
[ Dorothy wags a finger at him, shaking her head. ]
You say that you're worried about being trapped in your own thoughts and that you can't help others with what's troubling them.
But the way I see it, you're too concerned about making others feel better that you're not giving yourself that same care. Most people tend to miss that crucial step-- without it, they can't accomplish much.
Ah - it's the capitol of the Earth Tribe. It's a very funny place. Everyone is very lively there.
[and he sounds fond when he speaks of it]
The tea was developed by none other than Lady Yun-ho herself, wife to the leader of the tribe. If I can ever get my hands on the true thing, I'll share some with you.
[ She has no idea what an Earth Tribe is, but he speaks so warmly about it that she imagines it's something like a cozy place filled with interesting people. ]
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Dare I ask what it looks like?
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[ Dorothy. That's not very forthcoming?? ]
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he offers a cup out to her]
What a terrible gift for a lady such as yourself.
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I can't say I'm all that motivated to help with the next group bonding event if that's to be my reward.
[ A pause, to sip her tea. ]
But thank you.
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a soft huff at that]
I cannot even blame you - it's hard to want to 'collect nova' given what happens when it's 'disturbed'.
[to borrow from the words of their leaders...]
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[ Now Dorothy just sounds tired. ]
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[so that's not fun either]
It feels a bit frustrating...
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[ DOROTHY IS DETERMINED NOT TO GIVE HERSELF STRESS WRINKLES ]
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he at least manages a smile and a laugh at that - ]
Right you are - should we talk about happier times instead? I'm sure you have a few to spare... I always admire the lightness you carry with you.
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[ As she lets out a quiet laugh into her tea. ]
Do you think you move all that heavily yourself?
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But on ones like these, I wonder if I become too caught in my own thoughts to be appropriately helpful in alleviating others' burdens....
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[ Dorothy wags a finger at him, shaking her head. ]
You say that you're worried about being trapped in your own thoughts and that you can't help others with what's troubling them.
But the way I see it, you're too concerned about making others feel better that you're not giving yourself that same care. Most people tend to miss that crucial step-- without it, they can't accomplish much.
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[a beat]
Well, that's what the tea is for.
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[ Don't front. ]
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there's a slight laugh at that - and he shakes his head]
As much as I do enjoy your company, and I hope that you like the tea selection... [it's very, very floral. it smells so much like flowers]
I promise that it is also my drink of choice, even during difficult times.
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My drink of choice is... certainly much stronger [ because it's alcohol ] but I do like the aroma of this.
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[booze for dorothy!]
But I'm glad you like it. It reminds me of my home - there's a specialty tea in Chi'shin that carries the same strong fragrance.
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[ But everyone drinks tea in the Kingdom anyway, she thinks her friends probably wouldn't mind trying it sometime. ]
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[and he sounds fond when he speaks of it]
The tea was developed by none other than Lady Yun-ho herself, wife to the leader of the tribe. If I can ever get my hands on the true thing, I'll share some with you.
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Hm, then it's a date!