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Trapped behind the palace walls, Katara could only watch the heavy plume of smoke. Her stomach knotted knowing that somewhere out there a child suffered for her supposed dishonor.
And later tonight, while that boy cried from his injuries, she would be expected to feast with Fire Nation nobles.
"I suppose our traditions must seem harsh."
"Barbaric."
"There are those that would say the same of Water Tribe tradition."
"We don't burn our children."
"No, though I do recall a particularly dangerous tradition of ice dodging. Your tribe lost three young boys last year didn't they?"
"That's different!"
"Is it?"
