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"Fire Lord Katara."
She sighed. "Lord Tatsuo."
"I trust your journey was productive?" He prattled on before she could answer. "I, unfortunately, cannot claim the same. Despite your previous reassurances, my mines remain closed."
"Yes, I was informed you've had difficulties with your documentation."
"Need I remind you that we made a deal?" His voice carried an edge, his thinly veiled threat barely contained.
Katara studied him carefully. "I did my part. It's your legislation that prevents me from intervening further. Either get your documents in order or I'll give the contract to another."
"That would be a grave mistake."
