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Between all of the death, destruction, politics, competitions, and general lack of anything resembling a decent day of relaxation, I've decided that I'm going to host a party. Not a big one, not for any particular occasion, but it's just going to be a bunch of people coming together to have a good time, recover, and if any of you have anything you would like to add that falls under the category of relaxing and letting go of some stress, let me know so we can plan it out appropriately. A live band would be especially desired.

[ A paper copy of the invitations will be delivered to everyone's mailbox in a fashion that breaks no windows whatsoever and is probably quite refreshing. On the back of the paper copy are directions to the block between Oak & 8th and Nettle & 8th. ]

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As you may have noticed, there are currently two candidates for City Guardian. I wouldn't exactly endorse either of them, but one of them I do want to make sure each of you know something about. If it ever comes to fighting against her, and I'm not saying it will but if it does, don't use anything based in fire or electricity unless you want her to win.

I don't know that it'll come to that and don't tell her I said anything either. Professor Ozpin said not to judge either of them based on their pasts, so I'm not, but I'm just saying! If one of them tries to burn down the city, I'd rather we at least have how not to get killed straight away.

Also, I need to speak to each of you about your roles in my party. [ Yes, she is entirely volunteering anyone in her team to help with this. ]

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A tea shop in Genessia City near the Fayren Gate. I like tea, and I'm good at making it.

[ did he sound proud? because he was. it was a very humble means of earning a living, but something he felt more at home in than he did in the bulky armor he stuffed himself into while sitting to the right of his father's throne. ]

Well, I might have to swing by before I start getting everything ready then.

[ Just maybe. ]

[ zuko brightened visibly at the prospect. ]

Yeah? I'll make you a cup of jasmine tea, if you do. It has a very soothing aroma and soft aftertaste, and its scent can be very relaxing.

[ Well now she has to go. ]

I'll be expecting it to be very impressive if you're recommending it that highly.

It is. I use my uncle's recipe and scent the tea carefully over the course of a few days. It's a very tedious process, but it pays off.

Tea must take a lot of patience. I always thought you just put the bag in a cup for three to five minutes.

[ But she's definitely not a tea expert, as she's quickly learning. ]

It does. Patience and concentration. Sure, you could just use a mass produced teabag, but that takes away from the freshness and quality of the tea. If you want tea done right, you have to prep the ingredients yourself and brew it the old fashioned way.

So it's like how freshly ground coffee beans make much better coffee than those cans of pre-ground coffee, but an even longer process. It's a good thing I know someone who likes making real tea.

I'll make a tea drinker out of you, yet, coffee lover.

[ was he seriously teasing her over coffee and tea? what was wrong with him today? ]

I might have to take that as a challenge.

[ She's folding her arms determinedly. Even if she's pretty sure coffee's her drink, she might have to start going after tea more often. ]

Challenge accepted.

[ she's folding her arms determinedly, and he just looks smug. perhaps a bit goofy, too. goofy smug. ]

So... I should, uh, probably get going.

Oh- yes. I mean, I do have a lot of things to prepare.

[ She'd said they should go a while ago, then.. well, the conversation had certainly gotten distracted. ]

I'll talk to you later, Zuko.

Good luck with the rest of the planning. Let me know if you need any more help.

[ with an awkward wave (why was he waving??), zuko turned and headed back in the direction of his apartment. ]

Thanks.

[ Well, Weiss is going to watch as he turns and give a little smile before walking back in the direction of the Team RWBY apartment. ]

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