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"MEAT!"

Sokka's voice boomed in the large banquet hall. Rushing the table he began shoveling food into his mouth at an alarming pace. Toph's enthusiasm was quieter, though no less reserved. Katara suspected it was only because she had yet to perfect the art of shouting through a mouth full of food.

To their credit, the servants didn't stare. Even back home, Sokka's table manners had caused a stir, and Toph had ruined a few meals herself. Yet here in the Fire Nation palace, where royal banquets were held for ambassadors and kings alike, not one snide comment was made.