[ The shock gives her momentary pause, but that completely makes sense: she'd been completely surprised when she'd run into someone from her world's future - that must be exactly what it felt like for this man, she decides, and smiles apologetically. ]
I guess the outfit gave me away, huh?
[ But there's a careful gentleness in her voice; she has no idea how long he's been here, or how much he's used to just yet. ]
I am. Katara, from the Southern Water Tribe... it's nice to meet you. Are you lost?
[ Her memories are a little fuzzy, but she should be able to manage perfunctory directions, at least. ]
[There's no doubting it anymore. That's his mother. Looking not much older than Jinora is in this place. He gives a sheepish nod at her question about the outfit. And there's an odd comfort in her gentle tone. He expected no less from his mother. Tenzin does his best to sound composed as he responds.]
It's a pleasure to meet you, Katara. My name is Tenzin. I'm not quite lost at the moment. I'm simply... er, exploring my surroundings. And soon, I intend to return to the housing spiral.
We can explore together, then? If that's alright with you. [ Katara flashes him another brief smile, injecting as much warmth into it as she can. ] I was here before, but I've been gone for a while. It's going to take some getting used to again, I think.
So you've been here before, have you? [He gives a light tug on his beard as he thinks it over. So she really was here in the past... He's already starting to worry, about the things that could have happened to her here.
But that's all the more reason to accompany her now and make sure that she's alright. And at this point he also realizes that he should try to keep the truth from her. The last thing she needs right now to know that she's the mother of a large bearded man. Tenzin gives a warm smile right back.]
It sounds like we can both help each other in getting to know this place. I'm certainly alright with a joint exploration.
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I guess the outfit gave me away, huh?
[ But there's a careful gentleness in her voice; she has no idea how long he's been here, or how much he's used to just yet. ]
I am. Katara, from the Southern Water Tribe... it's nice to meet you. Are you lost?
[ Her memories are a little fuzzy, but she should be able to manage perfunctory directions, at least. ]
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It's a pleasure to meet you, Katara. My name is Tenzin. I'm not quite lost at the moment. I'm simply... er, exploring my surroundings. And soon, I intend to return to the housing spiral.
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But that's all the more reason to accompany her now and make sure that she's alright. And at this point he also realizes that he should try to keep the truth from her. The last thing she needs right now to know that she's the mother of a large bearded man. Tenzin gives a warm smile right back.]
It sounds like we can both help each other in getting to know this place. I'm certainly alright with a joint exploration.