grand lotus

Eligos didn’t seem greatly impressed by the offering, but Iroh tried not to hold expectations. He was polite enough to join him, and tea wasn’t for everyone. He’d wooed a few ladies with the trick, but that was the opposite intention with Eligos.

Though he’d asked for advice it seemed there was little Eligos could give him, but what he said next was much more intriguing. Taking him along for more training in diplomacy? Irohs expression was obviously thoughtful as he raised his brows with interest. Did Eligos have that much faith in him? Iroh lowered his head in a slow nod. ”I think I would appreciate that, Eligos.” He was finally coming around, and seeing Eligos as the leader that maybe he was meant to be all along.