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"Tui and La were foolish." She mentally seized another Pai Sho tile as his body straightened. Koh was paying attention. "They gave too much. Trapped in mortal flesh, they became vulnerable."

"Your point?"

"You enjoy the pleasures of mortal flesh, but are restricted to squatting in hosts since you will not relinquish your power as Tui and La did." She hesitated, finger poised over her Dragon tile ready to strike. Katara suspected she knew Koh's cravings, but if she was mistaken the consequences would be disastrous.

"What if you didn't need to sacrifice what the Moon and Ocean Spirits did?"