Growing Pains
Haru's mother had been overjoyed to see him and his father, and led the village in hosting a huge celebration for the returning heroes. Over a hundred people showed up for the feast, and to listen to their tales of the invasion and what the Fire Nation was like.
The next day was very quiet, with everyone nursing hangovers.
The day after that, Haru was looking out the window at the restless sea, when he heard his mother's sad voice behind him. "…You're not staying here, are you."
"Mom… the world's so big, and there's still so much to do…"