A/N – I'm referring to the village seen in "The Storm" which to my knowledge does not having a name so let's just call it Haigan Zhen. One wonderful reviewer of "Boudoir" good naturedly pondered what would happen if their letters were intercepted. I had the same thought. But it's the Avatar and who's dumb enough to mess with his stuff?

This chapter is inspired by the idea that Aang and Sokka will always be children at heart and touches on how I perceive Katara's sense of humor (Yes, she has one and it can be seen several times during the series). Please post reviews. They are very encouraging and make me very happy.

Disclaimer: Don't own 'em, just write about 'em.

Rating: T

Flatulence

Dear Katara,

I apologize to you if any of the ink runs or the scroll gets water stained from my tears. I'm laughing so hard that I am crying. Today was the meeting to help resolve some of the tension between some villages in the Earth Kingdom and remaining Fire Nation Colonies. There were some embargos that had been placed on trading which really caused the tension to turn into flat out hostility. Firelord Hotman is trying to be as proactive as possible, so even though the tension was just between a few small villages and traders in the colonies he insisted that he and King Kuei discuss everything face to face. Sokka and I being there was basically to mediate these meetings.

So without going into extreme detail about the boring trading practices, there was a lot of debating and going back and forth. The Mayor of Haigan Zhen is someone you have some history with. You may remember Li Suhn who served as an advisor for King Kuei a few years ago. This would be the very same gentleman who insisted that I take up a harem for "breeding purposes" and refused to back down despite our utter disgust and refusal. If I recall correctly, it took you hovering five ice daggers a few inches away from his face before he conceded defeat.

Well, Mayor Suhn is still as stubborn and difficult now as he was then. Several times I had to use my big boy Avatar tone to settle him and the Fire Nation traders down. But despite being arrogant, rude, loud, and obnoxious, Mayor Suhn managed to fall asleep while another advisor of Kuei was speaking. No one noticed at first but the sudden quiet should have been a hint to me. It wasn't until the very moment a loud sound that I can only describe being like a badger frog mating call ripped through the room that we realized he had dozed off. Mayor Suhn startled awake and immediately turned crimson. The room was silent for five whole seconds.

I have never seen Firelord Hotman, Sokka, or Kuei laugh so hard in my entire life. Zuko was laughing so hard that he started snorting. Your brother surely has handprints on his right leg from slapping it so hard while he was laughing. Li Suhn from this day forward shall be known as "Mayor PFFFTTTTT!" courtesy of Sokka. Sweetie, I wish with everything inside of me that you could have been there today. It was the best thing that has ever happened to me…besides marrying you and having children, of course.

Love always,

Secure-enough-in-my-masculinity-to-laugh-so-hard-a t-farts-that-I-cry

Dear Mr. Secure,

I must say I am farted – I mean flattered - that poor Mayor PFFFTTTTT's unfortunate case of gas made you think of me and wish that I was there with you. I'm sure you, Sokka, and Zuko will be making cracks about it all day. Do you think anyone passing by the meeting knew what was going on? Was Suhn so embarrassed that he suffered a fart attack? It's a good thing this meeting wasn't being held near Zuko's flaming throne. That would have been disastrous. But still, you are a man-child. Perhaps when you grow up you won't find flatulence so funny.

Your Humorless Wife,

Katara

Dear Katara,

My feelings are very hurt by your comments and I need not remind you that you were not calling me a man-child the night before I left for Haigan Zhen. I'll have you know that I take this all very seriously. I'm so serious that I suggested that Suhn resign as Mayor and become Pootmaster General of Haigan Zhen. I'm so grown up that I only watched when Sokka left a bowl of beans outside of Mayor Suhn's room after the meeting was adjourned. The whole thing was really very impressive though. I didn't think anyone but an Airbender could break wind like that. And something good came out of it too. The mood was lightened with humor and lunch was served. Everyone was breaking bread and cutting the cheese. Negotiations were made and the embargo was lifted. Now skunk fish will become the primary export of Haigan Zhen! Who needs the Avatar when a little gas can solve the world's problems? I will be home soon thankfully and we can discuss this man-child accusation further.

Sincerely,

Your favorite man-child