savedtheworld | Book 17: Eroded [Video/Action]

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[Aang appears on the video feed partway through his day, looking a little chipper while sitting at the bakery.]

Hey everyone! It's me, Aang. I just thought I'd talk about a few things. If anyone is looking for a way to spend their time here in Luceti, there's some job openings that could be for you! I'm here at the bakery right now, and there aren't many people here who help out. So if you want to try out, you're welcome to! Speaking of that word, the Welcome Center could also use more people to help manage it. [And maybe someone to actually run it.]

Just let me know if you're interested! In the meantime, I'm trying to make bonds with more of the filial spirits. [He already has Kipinn, who came naturally to him. And Nala, he sought after his second draft, so that he wouldn't be completely powerless when it comes to healing. Even if most of the other spirits overlap with his bending abilities, he still thinks that as the Avatar he should be trying to make pacts with them.] I think next, I'm gonna go for Sona. Anyone wanna come lend a hand?

I think that's it- oh! One other thing. Does anyone remember when Avatar Yangchen's festival is supposed to be? I can't believe I forgot about it for so long! It's the best air nomad holiday, and I only remembered it after I had a dream about it the other day! I should figure out when to celebrate it. The Malnosso don't seem to know about it, so it should be fun! Then people can get to see what one of our holidays are like.

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[And so, Aang buzzes between locations like a busy scorpion bee. Either working at the bakery - where he plays some of Rapunzel's old big band records, with a swing in his step. He also make stops at the Welcome Center and the library, sometimes accompanied by Momo.

Later in the day, he sets off on Appa's back, checking around the two lakes to try out connecting with Sona.]

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Wow, Iroh, you really know everything! Spring does sound kind of familiar... Maybe you're right!

Hahaha!

[He has a good chuckle at the statement]

No, not even close to everything, there are quite a few gaps in my knowledge.

But your knowledge is still big enough to be impressive! So if we do get this going, you're gonna attend too, right?

Of course! I have always wondered what one would be like. It would be an honor.

[It was a very important thing after all. There hadn't been a Yangchen festival since well before he was born]

I'm honored to let people from other cultures be a part of it. I'm sure that's what Avatar Yangchen would have wanted. [Especially since he's her!]

I agree. There is much to gain from other cultures learning and interacting with one another. Experiencing several different cultures is one of the true strengths of the avatar. It allows a broader view of the world.

That's very right, Iroh. And very wise. You know... The more people who think like that, the less need there would be for an Avatar.

[He wonders if that's part of the thought process that will be behind that Republic City place. Helping it to be easier for the nations to find balance by allowing them to blend together... And if all the people could get along, the Avatar wouldn't have much more to worry about.

Except of course, for the spirits.]

Well, I like to think that the Avatar is a reminder to the world about the potential we can have, if we can put aside our differences. It takes time to change minds and hearts though.

[He wouldn't want other people to have to go through what he did to become a different person. No parent should bury their child]

It does, doesn't it? It even took me a lot of time to learn how to really be an Avatar. [Wrapping his head around earth and fire - both as elements and the philosophies surrounding them - were the hardest for Aang.] I guess it's a good thing we have lots of time here, in that case.

That is a good way to think of it. Use the time you have in a positive and constructive manner, and you will be much happier.

I will! Is that what you do, Iroh? [It must be tough, since he must miss Zuko.]

Yes. It is a sort of philosophy that I have tried to live by.

It seems like you're successful. I bet that there's... lots of things that you could be sad about. But most of the time, you sound happy.

There are always going to be both negatives and positives in life. I acknowledge the negatives that happen, but I do not let them affect the positive experiences I have. You cannot brush aside feelings of sadness or anger, but you can let them have a separate place from feelings of joy, love and happiness.