I looked away…

royaltealovingkookiness:

I was thinking a lot about this moment. Somehow it feels like the agni kai was a watershed moment not only for Zuko, but also for Iroh.

I think this something that Iroh is intensely ashamed about – and is the source of all the patience he has with Zuko and his determination to make things right for him.

Because Zuko’s scar is not just a testament of Ozai’s cruelty as a father, but is a scar on the soul of the entire Fire Nation.

Their supreme ruler publicly mutilates on his own son, a 13-year old child, who merely spoke the truth about a nation that in a quest for power has lost perspective on the worth of human life –  and everyone cheers.

The scarring and humiliation of the young prince (who should be really the symbol of the future to his people) is a grotesque public spectacle.

And Iroh, who was once next in line to leading these people, former great war hero, one of the most powerful benders, and still one of the nation’s leaders  – all he can do is to look away.

The boy who spoke the truth, who stood up for kindness, who tries to do the right thing, who refuses to fight his own father, who begs for forgiveness – he faces completely alone his horrible punishment, and nobody speaks up for him. 

And I think this is Iroh’s moment of truth – that disagreeing privately is not enough, he cannot look away anymore. He realizes that healing this boy could be the chance to heal the Fire Nation, that he is maybe destined to be their leader, but not from the throne of the Fire Lord. He has to get Zuko through this trauma and  show him kindness, love and acceptance in a way he has never experienced it. He has to teach him that speaking up and saying sorry should not and will not lead to harsh punishment, that kindness is not weakness and cruelty is not strength; that honor is not violence, but doing the right thing. 

aeneasx:

This Is The Type Of Person Who Best Suits You All About Your Zodiac 💖💘💞💝

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Aries

Someone who will bring out the best in you. Aries have a bark that’s completely worse than their bite. They need someone who is patient and understanding. Someone who can talk them down when they get riled up or emotional about something. While they come across as blunt and overly confident it’s an act. They need to wait for someone who can see that. Someone who will take the time to see through them and bring out the best in them. They don’t show their vulnerable side often, their partner has gotta be someone who has realistic expectations of them and doesn’t try and change them. When they storm off and want to handle things on their own, they need someone who will walk with them even if it’s in silence.

Taurus

Someone who is soft. They are the toughest signs to be in a relationship with. They lose their temper very easily. The perfect partner is someone who takes everything they say with a grain of salt. They come across as tough but they hate confrontation. They come across as mean and cold-hearted but they just struggle in showing emotions. Loyalty and honesty mean everything. They are human lie detectors and if they catch you they won’t tell you they will just cut you off without an explanation. They need someone who is calm when they lose it. Someone who is happy even when they are mad. Someone who can listen when their walls break down. Someone who can be their strength. They don’t like relying on people and they think they have to do everything themselves but there is comfort in the calm nice partner who understands them without words.

Gemini

Someone who gives you freedom. Geminis are strictly business and goal oriented. They need someone who will keep them on a long leash and doesn’t suffocate them. Geminis are always fired up it’s important their partner knows to add fuel to that. They need support and encouragement and someone always in their corner taking risks with them. They tend to put on a brave face when dealing with difficult situations, it’s important their partner earns their trust because when a Gemini breaks down, it will only be in private and they need someone who is okay with that.

Cancer

Someone who will heal you. Cancers have the purest heart. They are someone who cares a lot about what people think. Their perfect partner will be someone who realizes how special and rare they are. Having a heart like they do, leads to a lot of heartbreak. They need someone who will help them to heal and accept the past, forgiving both others and themselves. While they try and be social they struggle, their perfect partner will be someone who takes their hand confidently and leads the way in a party. While sometimes they come across as clingy and overprotective, their perfect partner won’t be fazed by it.

Leo

Someone who will adore you. Leos thrive in the spotlight and do their best when they are loved and appreciated. They don’t do well with negative reinforcement and they take things very personally. Their perfect partner is someone who understands how sensitive they actually are and knows exactly how to word things so it doesn’t hurt them. They try really hard when it comes to just about everything so they need someone who can match that effort.

Virgo

Someone who will celebrate your success. Virgos tend to be perfectionists. They need someone who is just as ambitious but can also be their rock when they don’t succeed. The thing about perfectionists is they tend to bite off more than they can chew and just exhaust themselves trying to achieve these things. While success comes from it so does failure. They take it hard when they aren’t the best at something so they need someone who can emotionally support them when they are down. They don’t forgive themselves for mistakes so their perfect partner would be someone who can do just that. Being the way they are, they don’t think much of their success but rather focusing on the next thing. A humble trait is something to admire but they someone who will celebrate with them.

Libra

Someone who won’t take you for granted. Libras are the sign of peace and harmony. They pick very few fights and hate causing problems. They will put others first before themselves always. Their perfect partner is someone a little tougher than them who will push them to be a little more aggressive. Sometimes they let people walk all over them and take advantage of them, they need someone who won’t take shit from anyone and sometimes fight their battles. Libras wear their heart on their sleeve and are hopeless romantics, their perfect partner is someone who gives as much as they do and never makes them feel like they are trying too hard.

Scorpio

Someone who can both dish it and take it. Scorpios are always the dominant ones taking control in a relationship. They need a partner who is a little more passive and okay with that. They have two very different sides. Social and outgoing in public but then dark and emotional behind closed doors. They need someone who understands that and can nurture both personalities. A Scorpio is very blunt. They don’t tell you what you want to hear, they tell you what you need to hear. They need a partner who has both thick skin but can dish it also when they are wrong. They aren’t afraid of being called out, in fact, their perfect partner is both soft and but tough when they need to be.

Sagittarius

Someone who is patient. Sags have serious trust issues. They need someone who will let them come around at their own time and pace. Someone who isn’t going to pressure them in any way. They are very critical of themselves, they need to wait for the guy who will counter every self-doubt they have even if they tired of repeating it. They don’t talk about their problems, they need someone who will take the time to learn them and understand and know when something is wrong and let them know they can talk about it. Sags tend to thrive alone, so they need someone who will be persistent in pursuing them and not give up. Because if you don’t give up on a Sagittarius, you will have their loyalty for life.

Capricorn

Someone who will build you up. Capricorns tend to be a little more on the shy and insecure side. While they come across as cold and guarded they it’s just they are, wary of who they can trust. Even if they care deeply about you they will reserve saying it out of fear of getting hurt. Their perfect partner will add confidence to their life. They will show them they don’t have to face things alone. And in moments they want to run away out of fear, they have someone they can run to, confide in and trust. It’s hard to win over the love of a Capricorn and get them to even say those three words but once you have their heart, a piece of it is yours forever.

Aquarius

Someone who is as weird as you are. They always beat to their own drum. They were never the most popular in school nor did they want to be. They were that person who was always nice to everyone regardless of any difference the person might have had. They see the world through a different set of lenses than everyone else. Where others may see someone who is trouble, they look and see someone who has been hurt in the past. While others see someone who is strange they see interesting. Their perfect partner is someone not others will understand. But the thing about an Aquarius is they don’t allow other people’s opinions to ever influence their own. So their perfect partner will be someone who also beats to their own drum and doesn’t care what people think of them.

Pisces

Someone who will listen to the things you don’t say. Pisces are quiet by nature. It’s important their partner realizes when they are quiet, they are thinking deeply about something. They overthink everything. It’s important their partner knows to let them talk everything out and process what is going on in their head. They wear their heart on their sleeve and feel everything so deeply. It’s important they have a partner who doesn’t take advantage of their soft nature but sees value in it. You can learn more about a Pisces just watching them than you ever could listening. It’s important their partner has the patience to want to do that.

vanishshi:

I love how in the beginning of FMAB the Philosopher’s Stone is percieved as a such a hard-to-find mythical thing, and then near the end it’s like
“oh I just remembered I have a Philosopher’s Stone in my pocket”
“what’s that lying on the floor?” “oh it’s a Philosopher’s Stone”
“so who’s that bearded man with golden hair again?” “oh he’s a Philosopher’s Stone”