Avatar 2x2 - thoughts as I watch.
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timepiececlockCave of the Two Lovers (with slightly bad audio)
The trio:
This is the season of Naked Sokka, isn't it? 2/2 so far! He'll be shirtless for every episode Zuko was shirtless last season, possibly more.
The octopus thing looks pretty complicated actually. Katara's icicle daggers are wicked, though.
These hippies are GREAT! They really are hippies! I love their costumes. And that they're clearly stoned. And their song was so bad it was good, especially the end bit.
I liked the yellow flowers in Katara's hair. Yellow suits her.
Zuko & Iroh:
Wow, I *was* right about Zuko's hair. Too bad he won't be bald though. Hm... I take it this means two or three weeks have passed? That's about three weeks' hair growth. Heehee. He looks like Lupin III.
Clearly Zuko's ninja skills don't extend to wildlife survival, just to breaking and entering.
Heh. Iroh's lack of a topknot makes him look even more like the squatting monkey statue he had back on the ship.
Is it just me, or does Zuko seem... about three times as laid back as he normally is? I mean, obviously he's whining and stomping about their current situation, but... his face animation and his voice acting seem considerably less angsty. And his interaction with Iroh is a lot more casual. I think they were going for humor in the scene, but my interest is tweaked. Perhaps Zuko is a lot like Sokka once you get him away from Princehood. ...Then again that's not a suprise either. I guess what's surprising me is how quickly he seems to be relaxing. It's making Zuko sound younger, which is funny because in that outfit and hairstyle he LOOKS older.
The trio:
Hippie: "And DIE!!!"
Aang: "We can make it." Aah, Aang believes in the power of his love for Katara. That's endearing. Also, we already knew that. --Is Aang's voice changing?
Hey, it's tanks again. The unexplainable totally anachronistic Fire Nation tanks! Whee. Logic, my show doth not love thee.
Fire Nation commanding officer at the foot of the cave: "Wait! It's too dangerous. Haven't you heard the song?" ::sporfle::
Argh! The sound's terrible on this computer's speakers!
Zuko & Iroh:
You know why Zuko is weird this episode? He keeps SMILING. Obviously, being a fugitive doesn't bother him that much.
"Mushi"? BWAHAH. And I love the glare Iroh gives him.
Um.... Is thatSang, Saan, or Song? Definitely San. She's cute. And...reminds me of a weird mixture of Belle from Beauty & the Beast meets the servant woman from Spirited Away. Um, is it just me or does she look kinda like how you imagine Katara and Zuko's daughter might look?
Wow, that haircut REALLY makes Zuko look old. And tall. How can he be taller with shorter hair?
"Is your dad fighting in the war too?"
"...yeah." That must'a hurt coming up.
The trio:
Wolfbat? Looks more like Mongoosebat. Still, nasty.
That was a pretty heroic save. Aang does make a good hero.
Zuko & Iroh:
"The Fire Nation has hurt you." Well, not the way you think lady, but they've certainly done that. I like how he stopped her from touching him. Firm, but not rude or harsh.
"It's okay. They've hurt me too." Yes Zuko. Welcome to the real world, which also sucks.
The trio:
Hm... I was right. From the title I thought it'd be tomb of some sort.
Flashback! ...Lovers of enemy villages wearing blue and red clothing. HUH.
Omashu, huh? Okay, me love this flashback long time.
The kissing thing? That was adorable. And surprisingly open-ended. ::hugs Aang::
Zuko & Iroh:
Oh Zuko. ::sigh::
The trio:
So... was that a kiss or not? I'm thinking yeah. Still the ambiguity is nicely played, nicely played.
Giant badgers! That's cool. ...Giant EARTHBENDING badgers! ...so who taught the other countries their elements?
"Really? We let huge ferocious beasts lead our way."
HAAHAHA. Appa/Momo is canon. And apparently they're terrible gossips too.
Sokka/Katara hug-- good. If I lost my brother in a tunnel I'd hug him pretty hard too.
Aaaaah, that whole "journey" was adorable. After get home I think I'll go to write more of my K/Z porn fic.
And... the city has fallen. That right there is the biggest surprise of the episode and I would have LOVED not to have heard about it before hand. Somehow kills the emotional reaction, ya know?
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Future interlude
San: And then children, I tried to help the poor woobie kid. And do you know what happens when you be a good Buddhist and try to help poor woobie kids?
Kids: **chorus** No Grandma!
San: They steal your chocobo, because woobies are ungrateful self-pitying bags of destructive angst.
Kids: **stare**
San: Now, the next time a handsome young man or a bright-eyed young lady asks you for help, be a good neighbor and give them help. But also remember what I always tell you...
Kids: *reciting* "No woobies at the dinner table!"
San: Exactly! Now run along children. After your chores you can bury alive effigies of Fire Nation troops, and then I'll bake cookies.
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I wonder how many Avatar fanfics got jossed by that last scene in the episode? A lot, methinks.
The trio:
This is the season of Naked Sokka, isn't it? 2/2 so far! He'll be shirtless for every episode Zuko was shirtless last season, possibly more.
The octopus thing looks pretty complicated actually. Katara's icicle daggers are wicked, though.
These hippies are GREAT! They really are hippies! I love their costumes. And that they're clearly stoned. And their song was so bad it was good, especially the end bit.
I liked the yellow flowers in Katara's hair. Yellow suits her.
Zuko & Iroh:
Wow, I *was* right about Zuko's hair. Too bad he won't be bald though. Hm... I take it this means two or three weeks have passed? That's about three weeks' hair growth. Heehee. He looks like Lupin III.
Clearly Zuko's ninja skills don't extend to wildlife survival, just to breaking and entering.
Heh. Iroh's lack of a topknot makes him look even more like the squatting monkey statue he had back on the ship.
Is it just me, or does Zuko seem... about three times as laid back as he normally is? I mean, obviously he's whining and stomping about their current situation, but... his face animation and his voice acting seem considerably less angsty. And his interaction with Iroh is a lot more casual. I think they were going for humor in the scene, but my interest is tweaked. Perhaps Zuko is a lot like Sokka once you get him away from Princehood. ...Then again that's not a suprise either. I guess what's surprising me is how quickly he seems to be relaxing. It's making Zuko sound younger, which is funny because in that outfit and hairstyle he LOOKS older.
The trio:
Hippie: "And DIE!!!"
Aang: "We can make it." Aah, Aang believes in the power of his love for Katara. That's endearing. Also, we already knew that. --Is Aang's voice changing?
Hey, it's tanks again. The unexplainable totally anachronistic Fire Nation tanks! Whee. Logic, my show doth not love thee.
Fire Nation commanding officer at the foot of the cave: "Wait! It's too dangerous. Haven't you heard the song?" ::sporfle::
Argh! The sound's terrible on this computer's speakers!
Zuko & Iroh:
You know why Zuko is weird this episode? He keeps SMILING. Obviously, being a fugitive doesn't bother him that much.
"Mushi"? BWAHAH. And I love the glare Iroh gives him.
Um.... Is that
Wow, that haircut REALLY makes Zuko look old. And tall. How can he be taller with shorter hair?
"Is your dad fighting in the war too?"
"...yeah." That must'a hurt coming up.
The trio:
Wolfbat? Looks more like Mongoosebat. Still, nasty.
That was a pretty heroic save. Aang does make a good hero.
Zuko & Iroh:
"The Fire Nation has hurt you." Well, not the way you think lady, but they've certainly done that. I like how he stopped her from touching him. Firm, but not rude or harsh.
"It's okay. They've hurt me too." Yes Zuko. Welcome to the real world, which also sucks.
The trio:
Hm... I was right. From the title I thought it'd be tomb of some sort.
Flashback! ...Lovers of enemy villages wearing blue and red clothing. HUH.
Omashu, huh? Okay, me love this flashback long time.
The kissing thing? That was adorable. And surprisingly open-ended. ::hugs Aang::
Zuko & Iroh:
Oh Zuko. ::sigh::
The trio:
So... was that a kiss or not? I'm thinking yeah. Still the ambiguity is nicely played, nicely played.
Giant badgers! That's cool. ...Giant EARTHBENDING badgers! ...so who taught the other countries their elements?
"Really? We let huge ferocious beasts lead our way."
HAAHAHA. Appa/Momo is canon. And apparently they're terrible gossips too.
Sokka/Katara hug-- good. If I lost my brother in a tunnel I'd hug him pretty hard too.
Aaaaah, that whole "journey" was adorable. After get home I think I'll go to write more of my K/Z porn fic.
And... the city has fallen. That right there is the biggest surprise of the episode and I would have LOVED not to have heard about it before hand. Somehow kills the emotional reaction, ya know?
--------
Future interlude
San: And then children, I tried to help the poor woobie kid. And do you know what happens when you be a good Buddhist and try to help poor woobie kids?
Kids: **chorus** No Grandma!
San: They steal your chocobo, because woobies are ungrateful self-pitying bags of destructive angst.
Kids: **stare**
San: Now, the next time a handsome young man or a bright-eyed young lady asks you for help, be a good neighbor and give them help. But also remember what I always tell you...
Kids: *reciting* "No woobies at the dinner table!"
San: Exactly! Now run along children. After your chores you can bury alive effigies of Fire Nation troops, and then I'll bake cookies.
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I wonder how many Avatar fanfics got jossed by that last scene in the episode? A lot, methinks.
