welcome home

He was glad to get her home and comfortable after a long stressful day. This was the beginning of their lives together. Iroh wanted her to feel like Aerie was her home, they’d started with the tour. He’d focused on showing her around and explaining the customs and laws. Now the evening was theirs and Iroh was eager to see to her every whim and need. Starting with Tea. Elise confirmed her desire as she leaned in to offer her affections. Iroh very nearly forgot about their beverages in that moment, but thankfully Sarabi was his best wingman. The primate was swift to produce bowls and poured the hot water over the dried leaves.

The aroma of brewing tea lifted into the air and joined that of the fire. This was a chamomile based tea, one often consumed in the evening with less caffeine to keep them from sleep. It wasn’t the tea that would be keeping them up tonight though. Iroh curled around her a little tighter as she focused on the tea at her pretty paws. The massive man could hardly keep his blue and lavender eyes from her features.

”Good,” his deep voice rumbled deep in his chest. ”I’m not convinced it's as delicious as you though.” He grinned amusedly as he aimed to steal a kiss from her pale lips. Iroh felt more complete now that he welcomed Elise into his home, their home. They were cozy and warm with their tea, and Iroh wasn’t sure he’d ever felt a moment so perfect. ”Elise,” her name was a blessing on his tongue. He wasn’t even sure he could bring to words the feelings and emotions that bubbled up deep in his chest. ”You’re everything I ever wanted and more. I feel so lucky, so blessed, to finally have you here with me.”