39 - [voice] Sad times... (backdated to last night, shortly after Aang's death)

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Just, uh... checking up on how people are doing I guess.

[There's a moment's pause between turning the comm on and when he speaks, voice mostly casual. Mostly. Those who know him well enough might sense a note of insecurity, something between worry and sadness lacing the words. Aang's death is making him a little paranoid and he just wants to hear from the people he cares about.]

Haru, is your nose okay? Try not to be that dumb again, will you?

Ren, Wolfram, haven't heard from you in a while. Oz, how are you holding up? Claire?

[a beat, a muffled sigh]

Minato... Can I come over? Meryl's staying with Gyatso and I don't want to crowd them.

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And taking_this_see , I want to talk to you. You found his clothes, right? I need more details, and you will give them to me.

If anybody else has information on that guy, I need to know.

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[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

... Of course. We can go to my old apartment--there's enough room there.

Meet me in front of Horton?

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I'll be right out.

[Friends' lock I guess?]

[nomnomguts.livejournal.com]

[Aaand Riful is also poking around this. Who else is hunting in her territory? B|]

Ah! Do you know what happened?

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[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

Okay. I'll see you soon, then.

[Friends lock] <--that applies to actual friends, you lying bitch. sob 8| poor ignorant Zuzu

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[you're terrible B| ]

No. But I'm going to find out.

[commentlog of father-son times~]

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[a few minutes later, Zuko comes ambling out, shouldering a knapsack and looking around for Minato]

[commentlog of father-son times~]

[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

[Minato's got a knapsack of his own. He smiles sadly at Zuko, walking over towards him.]

Ready to go?

[commentlog of father-son times~] Ooh, a new icon! /stares at

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[a nod, and the set of his jaw is tight, but otherwise Zuko's expression is rather neutral. For somebody usually as expressive as him, that's probably not a great sign. But he'll just be turning to walk toward Minato's old place now...]

[commentlog of father-son times~] FFFF, Kazu found me it! \o/

[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

[Minato notices the reaction from Zuko. He frowns at Zuko's back. Damn, he wasn't in a good state.

Not that he expected Zuko to be. And not that Minato was in a good state, either. But Minato was used to losing friends to war, as horrible as it was. Zuko wasn't.

He didn't touch Zuko as they walked, knowing that Zuko would prefer it. Minato had a way of getting to Zuko, and the last thing Zuko would want would be to break down too soon. They needed to be in the apartment, at least, before he started comforting the young man.]

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[Zuko knew the way well, heading straight for the apartment and even walking a little ahead of Minato. He was unsurprised but glad the man didn't try to touch him or talk to him. He just needed a moment, the time while they walked, to compose his thoughts and try to get rid of that image of his friends bloodstained clothes engraved in his mind right now.]

[perpetualstoic.livejournal.com]

... That shithead's causing more problems?

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You know him?

[medanmyboy.livejournal.com]

[Meryl stirs at this from his grief, and from Gyatso's. When he has a moment, he responds.]

Who is that...?

[perpetualstoic.livejournal.com]

With Thief-kun? You can say we've met.

[singsingbluesilver]

Thief-san is a lot of trouble!

[Friends lock] HEY be grateful she's not going to eat you. And it's not her fault this time :|

[nomnomguts.livejournal.com]

[HEY HEY DON'T BE HATIN']

[Oh good, someone else to do the work for her.] You will say something if you find out, won't you? [omgIamfrightenedlittlegirl.] Please~?

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[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

[Minato stayed behind Zuko for more than one reason--to keep a look out, to watch Zuko's back. He knew that Zuko wasn't thinking about their safety right now, or at least, he wasn't focused enough to spot a hidden enemy. It was something that Minato was used to, and somehow, it brought him some comfort.

Obito would have gotten along with Aang.]

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I'm alright for the most part. And you?

[ He knows, Zuko. HE KNOWS. ]

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[They reached the apartment in silence and Zuko looked back over his shoulder at the jingle of the keys Minato was pulling out. The blond man tossed the ring over and Zuko caught it easily, letting himself in and heading for the couch, where he dumped his stuff on the floor by it and sat down heavily. He ran a hand through his hair, lips tightening in a thin line, and shook his head. Leaning his elbows on his knees, he covered his face in his palms with a soft sigh.]

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[foxtamer.livejournal.com]

[Minato closed the door, then followed his son-who-wasn't-his-son, setting down his own things. He sat down next to Zuko lightly, then reached over to pull Zuko into a one-armed hug.

He was shaking softly, too. Minato's brow was creased, though, as he stared at Zuko with worry.]

[commentlog of father-son times~]

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[He'd been expecting it, but Zuko still tensed slightly when Minato wrapped an arm around his shoulders. He didn't look up.]

It's like when Sokka died...

[Friends lock] XD it's still YOUR fault though. lol

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Don't worry. I don't plan on letting whoever it was wander around free if it was a person.

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What kinds of 'problems' has he caused?

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That's the frequency of the person who was seen with Aang's... clothing.

I'm trying to find out more.

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That's his name? Thief?

What kind of trouble...?