"That may be, but you are only seventeen, young by any nation's standards. I have agreed to fill in as advisor only until you turn twenty-one. Do not squander this time. Learn and live, but by Agni do not make rash decisions that will harm your nation in the future. Is she suitable to be the Firelady? Not just your lady, but also the lady of all your people?
"Have you even considered their culture might be different from that of the Northern Watertribe? Little is known of the southern customs."
Toph sighed, "Mushy is right. You have to be sure Sweetness is right for your country and you."
"Toph, his code name was Mushi."
"I know." Toph shrugged.
Uncle grumbled something that sounded like, "Resent that... I've really slimmed… blind child…"
Zuko looked at the two of them in confusion (especially at Toph with her evil chuckling), "I know she's right for me, but how do I figure out if she's right for my country? I know she will be, but to put your mind at ease, Uncle, lets prove she is. Toph, do you know anything about Southern Watertribe culture, specifically marriages?"
Toph flailed her arms around, "How should I know?"
"I thought with Sokka and all…"
"Ptf, that was so last week, literately."
Alright, my chapters no longer want to be contained to 100 words. Therefore, I declare a free-for-all on chapter length. Let the games begin!
Posted 8/30/13
Reposted 11/20/13