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-----Private-----

Ugh. I am not particularly in the mood to eat Water tribe food, and never will be. We've already had my dinner, so I suppose it's possible to just never show up... but she'd most likely throw a fit and stop training me. Irritating, but I suppose sacrifices must be made. Oh well!

The most rewarding aspect of this, I suppose, is the fact that I get to see exactly how the peasant's bending works, and I get to study it personally, so that when I am a firebender again, I will be able to copy the techniques and perhaps invent a few more. And on top of that, I'll know her style very well.

It doesn't change the fact that I look terrible in blue, though, and I rather dislike wearing my hair down.

I'm not sure if I enjoy this loss because of what it brings to me or simply because it isn't as invasive and so personal. In fact, I don't think any will be as stressful as the last one. Everyone suffers an embarrassing loss or two over the course of their stay, but that wasn't embarrassing, it was just twisted. Malicious, even. I didn't deserve that. I hope Mother never comes back.

The girl's parents are here, as well. I'm not---[chokes on words, and then irritated:] alright, FINE, Castle, I am jealous, my apologies for attempting to lie, it just slipped out. I want my father here. For once, just humour me.

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-----Katara-----

[bossy]

You know, we've been training a lot. I think, tonight, after dinner, we should celebrate with a duel. To see who comes out on top at bending the other's element.

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-----Travis-----

You look ridiculous. Carry on!

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-----Fifth Doctor-----

[amuuuuuused]

So, how are you?

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I like that idea.

You're on.

Wonderful. You'd better do your best; if you hesitate for even a second, you know what will happen.

Edited 2008-07-21 17:41 (UTC)

You too. And, I know. I didn't train this hard to start hesitating now.

That's good to hear, but I doubt you'd have the guts to "you know".

.. We'll see what happens.

Oh, and keep your little friends from interfering. This is strictly one-on-one.

I intend on it. I don't want any one getting hurt.

I predicted that. I'm more thinking about them trying to stop YOU from getting hurt. After all, that's just cheating.

Who says I'm going to get hurt?

They won't interfere, Azula.

I do.

Good.

Sorry, but that's not going to happen.

Oh, it will. You know I'm good.

Don't underestimate me. I'm just as good with firebending.

I never underestimate people.

You lack the will. It doesn't matter how well you do the forms if you don't have a firebender's spirit.

If you want to talk about spirit, the same goes for waterbending.

You can learn the forms, but you lack care and compassion.

Well, then, I guess I won't be healing any wounds. Can't say I'm terribly offended.

You wouldn't be, considering you're rather heartless.

Nonsense.

No? You could have fooled me.

You abandoned your friends when they were under that kid loss. No concern until they were of use to you.

And let's not talk about the people you've killed here.

There's nothing you can say to change my mind.

[sigh] Are you REALLY still going on about that? It was only two people, and they came back. So you lost them for two weeks -- it's not THAT bad.

Also, would you have really wanted children under my care? Zuko's always going on about how horrible a mother I'll make, anyway. Even if they are my friends and I'd treat them well, I just don't have the patience for that sort of thing. You know I'd drag them into trouble.

.. I'm not going to argue about this. I don't expect someone like you to ever understand.

I'll see you at dinner.

A monster, right? Exactly.

[wryly]

I've been better. And you?

Good to hear, good to hear.

I've been wonderful.

I was just curious. Do you think you benefit or suffer from having a mental link with the Master?

Good for you.

[mildly surprised] He told you about that? Well. Both, I would say. Everything has its up and down sides.

Such as? Do you feel joy when he does things that he likes, just because of it?

I can, yes, just as he can feel mine.

Where is this leading, Azula?

Oh. Interesting.

Nowhere in particular. I was just bored and wanted to talk, but if you're too busy, that's fine.

No, it was your time I didn't want to waste, really.

What else would you like to know?

Good. [totally the mindset she wants to hear!]

Just how strong is this connection, then? Do you constantly hear the other person, or only when you want to?

I do like to be considerate.

It's as strong as we allow it to be. Usually, we've only a vague notions of each others' thoughts.

We can still hide things from each other, obviously.

Edited 2008-07-22 02:01 (UTC)

It's your strongest trait.

Mm. Can one of you "turn it up" without the other?

Obviously. All this nonsense with killings and torturing and whatnot doesn't seemed to have sparked much of a reaction from the general public.

Thank you.

We can individually decide to be more open, or more invasive.

Unless they're keeping it under wraps, no. [wryly] I imagine they're used to it by now.

You're welcome.

Does the other know when it happens?

It's so pathetic. But I suppose it means anyone can get away with whatever they want, now.

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