sixth flame [no matter how a story will unfold]

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

[Now that Zuko is properly informed of what is going to happen, he's going over the kinks in his plan to see if he can defy fate. The Plane's resident failprince brought his room with him, it seems-- or at least his big fluffy red and gold bed and a chair. The bed isn't suitable for laying on, though, since it's covered in maps and schematics of the Palace and its grounds. A scroll with all the prison guards' timetables also rests at the side.

He only breaks his concentration for the occasional bite of buttered bread or sip of juice on the nightstand. His long royal robes suggest he waited to do this until everyone else was asleep.]

Right, so...

I'll stop here, and then... take a left here... no, no, that won't work. The guard usually sits here, so then I'll...

Comments

[ghostlighter]

But wouldn't they update this to reflect that?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

... Oh. Yeah, I guess they would. [scritchy scritch] So if I jump across that hallway, I'll be able to get to Uncle... If that guard sees me, I can defend myself as long as he doesn't call for help.

[ghostlighter]

It doesn't look like there would be much room for him to call anyone.

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

... Hm. Maybe...

[ghostlighter]

It looks like your best shot, at least.

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

[Zuko nods.]

... Thanks.

[ghostlighter]

[somewhat offhandedly] Don't worry about it.

Now... what about when you're at the cell?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

I know a way to get in.

[ghostlighter]

And the guards?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

I can handle them. If I don't take my time, they won't be able to use Firebending.

[ghostlighter]

Yeah, but neither would you. Right?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

I can fight. I had to live in the Earth Kingdom without my bending for a long time.

[ghostlighter]

Yeah? What about your exit route?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

Right. [He traces a path through the corridors to another side passage into the outside.] I'm going to have a balloon waiting for me outside the compound behind this hill. Everyone will be concentrating on the invasion. They won't notice one more.

[ghostlighter]

Annnnd... what are the chances you might get shot at in your attempt to escape?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

I'll be hidden by clouds.

[ghostlighter]

You sure about that?

[firedprince.livejournal.com]

The entire compound is on top of an extinct volcano.