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"Then we have nothing more to discuss." Tatsuo finished his drink in one swing, stepping back into the crowd. She watched him go, wondering if she'd made a mistake.

"Fire Lord."

"Mai, what do you know about Tatsuo?"

"He's an unimpressive lord of an unimpressive land."

Katara eyed the woman skeptically. "Zuko said Tatsuo was powerful."

"He is, but only because of his money; money earned when the mines were open. With the mines closed, Tatsuo's wealth has quickly declined. Once his money is gone, his influence will be as well. Then the Fire Lord will be free of him."