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Guiltily her fingers went to her throat, brushing against the cool stone of her mother's necklace. "I…did you know?"

"Of course. Avatar Aang asked for your hand nearly a year ago."

"And you gave it."

"I did."

"I'm sorry Dad." She looked away, unable to handle the disappointment she knew she'd see in his eyes.

He sighed, pulling her into a hug. "Sweetheart, you have nothing to be sorry about."

"But Aang-"

"Is a wonderful young man, but you're my daughter. Your happiness is more important than alliances or treaties or even calling the Avatar my son-in-law. Understand?"

"Thanks Dad."