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His cousin Pyrrhic, heir to the whole of the empire looked surprised to hear Iroh’s answer. The round boy beamed further as the Heir praised him for his choice. He nodded proudly, smiling brightly. He was prepared to work for his dreams, though he couldn’t quite comprehend how difficult the journey might get. His youthful dreams were enough to push him for now. Pale striped tail wagged eagerly behind him as he stood at attention in his best impression of how a general might look.

Though he meant himself to look stoic and important he couldn’t help the huge grin that spread across his lips at the older boy’s next words. He wanted Iroh to be a general as well, and he also needed a training partner.

All sense of decorum was lost as the barrel bodied pup exploded with excitement. The usual even tempered, patient pup wiggled like he was covered in ants. ”Yus! Yus, yus, yus..yusyusyus!” He couldn’t get any real coherent words out, but if Pyrrhic thought he was eager before, this was a new level for the young boy.