can we hurt together

So much had happened in the last season. Risen had been broken up, Malleus was gone, Pyrrhic didn’t seem to know if he even wanted to lead. Iroh felt lost, it didn’t help that his mother.. Iroh’s mother had passed into the Void to be with god and he wasn’t sure how to feel about it. He wasn’t as close to her as his brother, after she started getting sick the tall boy had spent more time with his cousin and companion. Now that she was gone Iroh felt.. guilt in his heart that he hadn’t been there more for her.

He’d gone off to be alone after his defeat by Pyrrhic and learning Kasdeya had died. He wasn’t sure what to do anymore. Didn’t know if his dream of becoming the general would come true one day. He didn’t even know if the sun would rise from day to day. Everything was difficult and confusing and he felt like he didn’t have anyone to turn to. Sarabi wasn’t much help, she only had the same advice for him over and over. Pyrrhic was moping and had his own parent’s death to mourne.

When Iroh heard Banshee’s call it was like a breath of fresh air. The massive wolf made his way to her side, hesitating none to seek her out. Ban was often on his mind, especially since so much time had passed since their last meeting. ”Banshee.” He offered in greeting, the relief in his voice obvious. He closed the distance between them, aiming to rise up onto his hind legs and wrap his arms around her in a giant bear hug. ”Look at your teeth!” He chuckled, glancing them as he aimed to wrap her in his embrace.