#iroh 2

[queen-of-paradise]

no pun intended but why are so many firebenders lowkey hot tho like zuko yes mako yes iroh junior yes and lowkey even azula's hot. a diabolical monster, yes, but still hot.

im sensing a type and idk how i feel about it but they're firebenders. they ain't hot for nothin

[barelyaware]

A little irosami 💋

[ninadove]

For the recent ask game: Korra from TLOK!!

(Idk if you’ve seen it but I know you’ve seen ATLA so if you haven’t seen TLOK yet then let’s hear what you think about Uncle Iroh)

I have seen both series, so now you get to hear me rant about two fictional characters! Lucky you!

KORRA ( THE LEGEND OF KORRA )

First impression:

Pretty girl. Muscles. Short hair. Queer.

Need I say more?

Impression now:

I love how much Korra grew throughout the series.

I’m sure many many Tumblr folks have expended on it in proper essays, but it’s refreshing to see that the writing team approached her as they would any protagonist, instead of treating her differently because of her gender ( which makes sense, in a world where cool warrior ladies like Kyoshi have been a thing since the beginning of time ) !

Favorite moment:

No surprise here, I’m going to say the ending. I knew about it beforehand and it is the reason I started watching the series in the first place.

Idea for a story:

I’d love to see more content about Baby Korra discovering her powers and her parents absolutely F R E A K I N G O U T about it! What little we saw of her at that age was so cute.

Unpopular opinion:

Not sure if this is an “unpopular” opinion, but the relationships between the Main Four were the weakest point of the show in my opinion.

I was extremely annoyed by the whole love triangle debacle, and even Korrasami felt a bit underdeveloped ( There were HUGE instances of flirting between the two in S1, and then they kinda… Paused… Until halfway through S4? ). That one is understandable, though - we all know the challenges of trying to sneak a queer storyline into a kids’ show.

Overall, I didn’t get the “found family” feel that made ATLA so great from Korra and the gang. I’ve heard good things about the comics, though, so I might get my hands on them someday!

Favorite relationship:

Despite what I just said, it is Korrasami, 100%.

I like that they didn’t let the love triangle ruin their friendship ( any negative feelings they had were directed either at Makko or themselves, rather than each other ) and how well they work together despite being so different.

And Korrasami did so much for queer representation in general. It might not seem like much when we look back on it now, but these girls really kicked the portal door open for all of the great stuff we’re getting today!

Favorite headcanon:

Many people have created great art of Korrasami getting engaged using a Water Tribe betrothal necklace. I especially love scenarii in which Asami is the one to propose ( engaging in your partner’s cultural traditions because it’s important to them is a huge pro-gamer move in my book ) .

IROH ( AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER )

First impression:

A funny old man who might or might not be sabotaging Zuko’s efforts to find the Avatar on purpose. For his own good, of course.

Impression now:

A much more complex character than I originally expected. He’s great, obviously, but also imperfect, and I love him for that. More on that later.

Favorite moment:

Probably not a surprise either: the reunion with Zuko in the White Lotus camp. Cleared my skin and watered my crops.

Idea for a story:

I’d like to see more fluff of Iroh in his later years, when he can reflect on how much Zuko has grown throughout the years. Maybe play with Izumi as well! Intimate character pieces are my favourite type of fics to read and write.

Unpopular opinion:

He’s not as perfect as the fandom makes him out to be… And that’s a good thing, actually!

I especially think he could have done more to protect the kids from Ozai ( we see him look away when Ozai burns Zuko’s face, and his whole attitude towards Azula, A LITERAL KID, makes me uneasy ). The complexity only makes him more compelling though, and I think we could all benefit from recognising that even good people make mistakes sometimes.

Favorite relationship:

Iroh and Zuko, obviously. I absolutely ADORE the adoptive father figure / troubled kid working through his trauma dynamic ( something something Professor Layton, something something Hershel and Clive ).

Favorite headcanon:

I really hope he got to meet Baby Iroh and understand how much of an impact he truly had on Zuko’s, and probably Izumi’s, lives.

I could also see him b*tching about his nephew with Mai over tea. If they can’t embarrass him a little, what’s the point?

Thank you for these @crestofshame!

For anyone interested, the ask game can be fond here.

[klm-zoflorr]

I made my own "Which Firelord are you?" quiz!

Click here 🔽 to try it! (Or better yet, reblog the version with the link)

[myriads11]

imagine little iroh 2 who suddenly discovers his abilities and wants to learn how to bend lightning.

imagine old azula who's like "no way i would be babysitting zuzu's brats".

imagine little iroh who follows her everywhere and "please please please grandaunt azula!!!"

imagine their first training when she mocks the boy and commands to show what he's worth.

imagine how much little iroh is determined to be a lightning bender after azula's hard training.

imagine how azula bonds to this little annoying brat.

imagine how they eat mochi and gossip about kiyi and zuko.

imagine how they both complain that they locked in the palace.

imagine how iroh spends with grandauntie all his free time.

imagine how proud azula is (inwardly) when iroh masters bending lightning.

imagine how she says to zuko "at least you haven't failed in this, zuzu."

[getbitched]

LoK eyeliner gang - part two

Thanks for the suggestions!

@lovelyshittydangergays requested Huan

@credenceavagoth requested Wu

@old-and-new-friends and @seangetfreaky requested Iroh ||

Bonus: eyeliner siblings!

[holybeansprout]

a crackship that i think we should talk about more: eska and iroh ii

hear me out, okay? imagine:

these two very formal, reserved characters glancing discreetly at each other across the table during international meetings, then blushing when they make eye contact.

at the end of a stressful day, iroh making a cup of jasmine tea for eska because neither of them can sleep.

eska seeing iroh injured after a battle and immediately sending for a healer, even though he insists he’s fine. later, she denies she was worried.

iroh ordering a brazen councilman to leave eska alone because he was making her uncomfortable at a party. then he awkwardly asks her if she’s alright afterwards.

desna confronting eska about her *obvious* crush on iroh and eska vehemently denying it, yet turning away to hide her red cheeks.

on a particularly hot afternoon, eska switching her heavy robes for a more comfortable fire nation outfit, and iroh being unable to take his eyes off her.

neither of them officially confess their feelings to the other. after all, he’s the fire prince and she’s chief of the water tribe - it could never happen. but one day, they’re in some sort of mortal danger, and in the heat of the moment they share a desperate, lingering kiss, because it could be their last chance...

i just wish there was more content for this ship. would anyone read an eskoh fic? cause i would totally write one. also creds to @shippyboi for coming up with the ship. u improved my quality of life :)

[asspinkie]

it’s so hard to recognize that iroh 2 is this super powerful, collected, articulate adult when he has the voice of teenage angst