Bei Lin picked up the dustpan, doing her best to corral the stubborn dust bunnies. She knelt beneath one of the windows that looked out on an enclosed garden, caged in by corridors on all four sides. By chance, Bei Lin looked out of the window, and quickly ducked down out of sight when she noticed the royal couple sitting together.

Silently praying to Agni that they hadn't seen her, Bei Lin continued to sweep the floor as she let her mind wander. Fire Lord Zuko and Fire Lady Mai seemed to be decent folk, and she doubted that she would be reprimanded even if she was seen. However, she had heard plenty of horror stories from the older staff members about Fire Lord Ozai, and decided that she had better not push her luck.

As she continued her menial task, Bei Lin thought about the current Fire Lord and Lady. Both of them seemed larger than life to her, yet they were strangely down to earth. Unlike previous rulers, they both had proven themselves in battle on a smaller scale and had liven life as common people. That, she supposed, what gave them that earthier feeling. But, because they were made famous by the stories about the Great War, they had the texture of heroes.

Bei Lin's thoughts then turned to think of the couple as individuals. From what she had seen, Fire Lord Zuko was a passionate hothead with a kind streak, while Lady Mai was quiet and reserved, but not above angering. They balanced each other out quite nicely, she thought.

Bei Lin exhaled a dreamy sigh. She hoped that love would find her one day.