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[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

[Mai’s sitting in the lobby with the unfamiliar book open in her lap. It had her name on it, so it had to be hers, right? Tediously, she flips the page and quirks a brow.]

What a waste of paper…[her hand feels along the meaningless righting before she turns the page again, only now her attention has shifted to the walls around her.] What a waste of space…Azula? Ty Lee?

[An exasperated sigh escapes her lips as she sets the book aside.]

This isn’t funny. Someone tell me what’s going on…hello? [She gets to her feet and picks the book back up, noting the last page and blinking.]

…what’s going on?

Comments

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

Good observation.

[That's a yes.]

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

How do you know about Azula? [sounding a little SUSPICIOUS here]

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

I just do, I don't see how that's your problem. [Does NOT give a fuck.]

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

Actually, it kind of is my problem. She's my sister.

[maybe shouldn't have admitted that right off the bat, but he's not exactly thinking straight at the moment]

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

Oh, right, you're the prince.

She was hunting you, too. [/kanyeshrug]

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

[if she knows Ty Lee too...]

You work for her, don't you?

[--oh wait. freaking out just a little for a sec]

...Is she here??

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

Wow, you sure can figure out a lot real fast. It's a wonder you couldn't catch the Avatar.

[Why is she answering all the questions? She just got here, she just doesn't know, Zuko. Deal with it, please.]

I'm trying to figure that out. Have you seen her anywhere?

/tries to fail less, augh

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

[he deals with nothing, and has questions. YOU deal with it.]

No, I haven't seen her-- [he stumbles over the thought for a moment when he realizes the fact that it really is true--] I haven't seen her in more than a year.

/made of even more fail

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

[well he needs to learn, mmkay? Mai doesn't have time for this shit.]

Sure. I believe you. [dripping with sarcasm]

/fail wars go!

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

[yeah, well... he doesn't have time for her not having time for his shit]

Whatever. As long as she didn't follow you here, I don't care if you believe me or not.

/fails even more and wins B)

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

[well she doesn't have time for him not having time for her not having time for his shit.]

Yeah, whatever. You're the one still talking to me.

[waterbends]

[KATARA SAYS NOTHING

This comment exists simply to confirm the fact that Katara is, indeed, confused as hell.

The last time she saw you two, you were being all lovey-dovey in that.. weird Mai and Zuko way.

Wat.

Wat.

Wat is happening.]

[depthsofhatred.livejournal.com]

[Nothing is here, either.

Nothing the amusement of that face, Katara.]

Zuko

[waterbends]

[Sorry. She can't take it anymore.]

Are you an idiot?! That's your girlfriend!

Katara

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

She--

[wait]

--What?

Zuko

[waterbends]

At home! You and McGloomy Pants were really - kind of serious.

Katara

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

...What are you talking about?

Zuko

[waterbends]

It's just -

[She wants to say 'trust me,' but she knows he'll just yell at her.]

.. do you really not remember her at all?

Katara

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

If this is supposed to be a joke, it's not funny, Katara.

Zuko

[waterbends]

[Her voice is suddenly really, really small.]

Zuko.. did you ever find out what your loss was?

Katara

[honorinflames.livejournal.com]

...


[...he's afraid to answer that question]