Pretty
32. Dawn
Ty Lee thinks Azula is really pretty when the sun rises.
She has no idea how Azula wakes up that early, but Ty Lee has been up all night.
"Since when were you a worrier?" Azula asks after Ty Lee tells her why she is awake and seeing something lovelier than the sunrise standing in front of it.
"Since I ruined your life," Ty Lee whispers.
Azula considers it for a moment and then replies, "Good."
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33. Morning
Ty Lee thinks Azula is really pretty when she drinks tea.
Azula always does in the courtyard. Ty Lee loves the outdoors, but Azula is impartial to it. It must be something about the solitude or the sunlight or songs the birds sing.
"I can see you watching me," Azula says.
Ty Lee emerges. "Yeah. I didn't mean to be spying or anything but I just sort of saw you and froze up. You're kind of scary."
Azula considers it for a moment and then replies, "Good."
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34. Afternoon
Ty Lee thinks Azula is really pretty when she locks herself in her room all afternoon.
She is always excited when Azula lets her in.
They have had sex a few times, but not really.
"Why are you staring?" Azula asks and Ty Lee quickly looks away, blushing.
"I'm bored. I really get bored sitting here with you," Ty Lee replies without looking up.
Azula considers it for a moment and then replies, "Good."
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35. Dusk
Ty Lee thinks Azula is really pretty when she watches the sun set.
It always makes her look unhappy. Well, Azula always looks unhappy now, but it is like she hates seeing it but cannot look away.
"Can I have five seconds without you?" demands Azula, peeling her eyes from the orange sky.
"You could, but I really hope I can stay with you. I don't like being away from you," Ty Lee says, rubbing her elbow and swaying.
Azula considers it for a moment and then replies, "Good."
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36. Night
Ty Lee thinks Azula is not really pretty when she cries.
It makes Ty Lee's heart hurt and she cannot find anything that makes her so sad to be pretty. Pretty things make her happy.
"You don't have to stick around," Azula snarls, angrier now than any time of the day. "I know you're awake."
Ty Lee sits up and stands her ground.
"I'm not leaving. I'm not leaving you when you're crying," Ty Lee insists, struggling to breathe from the fear alone.
Azula considers it for a moment and then very quietly replies, "Good."