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"They saved my life."

"I know."

"Then why-"

"It would be dangerous for you to publicly acknowledge them."

Katara scoffed, turning her attention to the passing scenery.

Iroh sighed, continuing. "Both your guards and your nobles failed to protect you. In the end, two peasant boys saved the Fire Lord. Do you believe the court would allow such knowledge to become public information?"

"Let me guess, their honor wouldn't allow it."

"You're correct. Their dishonor would cost them their titles, lands, possibly even their lives. Do you think they would hesitate hurting those boys if it meant their own salvation?"