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Iroh followed her from the palanquin into the waiting crowd. She caught Suki's eye as she passed, giving the warrior a slight nod as she passed. They would talk soon, in the privacy of her chambers where she free from the scrutiny of Fire Nation politics.
First, however, duty called.
Silently the Kyoshi Warriors fell into step beside her, flanking her seamlessly as if they'd practiced this a thousand times before. Despite herself, she smiled. They really were impressive. She just hoped the improved security Suki and Mai had implemented in her absence would be enough to deter the rebels.
