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By the time Crescent Island broke the horizon, Katara knew she'd made a mistake. She also recognized the unsavory path she'd set upon was the only chance she had to save Zuko.
The Fire Sages greeted her return with perfunctory formality, bowing stiffly as she disembarked. "Welcome back Fire Lord Katara, Crown Prince Zuko." There was no hospitality in Shyu's greeting unlike last time; the unspoken accusation clear in his voice.
Katara squashed her guilt. There would be time later. "Great Sage Shyu. I'm afraid negotiations haven't gone as planned. His highness and I must return to the palace immediately."
