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"Of course, Fire Lord. The Avatar arrived yesterday with your message. We sent word to the capital, per your instructions, and your crew is nearly done loading provisions. Your ship will set sail with the tide"

Katara's eyes slid shut. Had she been gifted with Agni's fire, the torches would've exploded as she'd seen them do when Zuko was at his worst; but she'd been gifted by Tui. Sun-kissed sand turned to ice, the ocean freezing with her silent anger.

"Thank you, Great Sage Shyu, for following my instructions so precisely. Where is Avatar Aang now?"

"Gone, Fire Lord."