Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.


"You're learning to handle them well. Zuko would be proud."

Katara chuckled, leaning back into her chair. "I can't claim I'm able to handle them just yet, but at least I was able to stay one step ahead this time."

"A feat even Zuko has difficulty with from time to time. However, you're learning. Like Pai Sho you must know the players and learn how to predict their movements."

"Well you certainly know me." She laughed wryly as he took another of her pieces.

Iroh laughed. "Did you forget I am a Fire Nation prince? Pai Sho is second nature."