*speechless* I'm at work right now and can't read it right away, but I'll come back as soon as possible! (Means, as soon as I can sneak into the net again while nobody's looking over my shoulder!) *shivers in anticipation*
ETA: several hours later...
Thank you, thank you, thank you! *happy dance* That was absolutely brilliant! I love it so much, it totally made my day!
Iroh's letter had me very excited already. I love pre-series stories even more than post-series fic. If you can find Cook... made me grin, same as the remarks about Zuko and him having a lot in common with Jee - and oh, the paragraphs following immediately were simply hilarious. The snarky tone of Jee's thoughts, his perspective on things and his opinion of Zuko - funny, annoyed and biting all in one, with a good portion of resigned cynism on top. Awesome!
And, oh the crew's superstitions! He sneezes when you say his name, you summon him when you say "Avatar"...and then it really does seem to happen like that! *snicker* Also, both Jee's perceptiveness of Zuko's moods and insecurities and his protective instincts towards Zuko despite being irritated by him are totally adorable.
Zhao as an enemy/nuisance for both Jee and Zuko - and OMG that confrontation between them - was awesome! Zhao was a perfect bastard, Jee pretty much trying to fight for both of his and Zuko's honour...squee! Also, Jee having already fantasized about Zuko? YES!
The latrine door drawings and the notes...*snickers helplessly*
and he knew with horrifying certainty that he was about two more inappropriate thoughts away from popping wood at Zuko. The whole situation was scorchingly hot and funny and extremely painful at the same time with all the rapidly changing emotions between them, the hints at Jee's past and everything being so close to explosion/destruction for sheer endless moments. I ached for both of them and my heart skipped a beat at the narrow miss, and oh Jee ♥ trying to be as honourable as possible here.
...and back to humour after the tense situation is diffused. *g* but then Zuko seemed to remember that he was the Prince and didn't need permission to end a conversation so he could go wank. Precious!
I love how the tone of Jee's thoughts changes after that. How he conjures up Zhao as a negative example and warning to himself when he thinks he's going too far in his imagination. How Jee's possessiveness and protectiveness towards Zuko aren't just unconscious reactions any more.
So, soooo many precious funny moments in this fic. The rhinos tolerating Zuko because they recognise a kindred spirit? I could so see that! The Balls of Captain Zhao? I'd love to imagine the whole text. *g* And the whole "blowing his tsungi horn" thing!
What a wonderful, wonderful fic! Thank you so much for writing and sharing &hearts
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ETA: several hours later...
Thank you, thank you, thank you! *happy dance* That was absolutely brilliant! I love it so much, it totally made my day!
Iroh's letter had me very excited already. I love pre-series stories even more than post-series fic. If you can find Cook... made me grin, same as the remarks about Zuko and him having a lot in common with Jee - and oh, the paragraphs following immediately were simply hilarious. The snarky tone of Jee's thoughts, his perspective on things and his opinion of Zuko - funny, annoyed and biting all in one, with a good portion of resigned cynism on top. Awesome!
And, oh the crew's superstitions! He sneezes when you say his name, you summon him when you say "Avatar"...and then it really does seem to happen like that! *snicker* Also, both Jee's perceptiveness of Zuko's moods and insecurities and his protective instincts towards Zuko despite being irritated by him are totally adorable.
Zhao as an enemy/nuisance for both Jee and Zuko - and OMG that confrontation between them - was awesome! Zhao was a perfect bastard, Jee pretty much trying to fight for both of his and Zuko's honour...squee! Also, Jee having already fantasized about Zuko? YES!
The latrine door drawings and the notes...*snickers helplessly*
and he knew with horrifying certainty that he was about two more inappropriate thoughts away from popping wood at Zuko.
The whole situation was scorchingly hot and funny and extremely painful at the same time with all the rapidly changing emotions between them, the hints at Jee's past and everything being so close to explosion/destruction for sheer endless moments. I ached for both of them and my heart skipped a beat at the narrow miss, and oh Jee ♥ trying to be as honourable as possible here.
...and back to humour after the tense situation is diffused. *g* but then Zuko seemed to remember that he was the Prince and didn't need permission to end a conversation so he could go wank. Precious!
I love how the tone of Jee's thoughts changes after that. How he conjures up Zhao as a negative example and warning to himself when he thinks he's going too far in his imagination. How Jee's possessiveness and protectiveness towards Zuko aren't just unconscious reactions any more.
So, soooo many precious funny moments in this fic. The rhinos tolerating Zuko because they recognise a kindred spirit? I could so see that! The Balls of Captain Zhao? I'd love to imagine the whole text. *g* And the whole "blowing his tsungi horn" thing!
What a wonderful, wonderful fic! Thank you so much for writing and sharing &hearts