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"Fire Lord."

She pulled her eyes away from the blue horizon. The captain stood a short distance behind her, her former personal guard in tow. Despite numerous protests, she'd again bent Fire Nation law to her whim. If the relieved expressions of her guards were any indication, they were grateful for her breech of etiquette, and the second chance this voyage offered them to redeem their honor.

"Forgive the intrusion, but an urgent message has come for you."

Katara blinked. "How? We're three days at sea!"

The captain remained stoic, simply nodding his head. "It's best you see for yourself."