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Secluded in her private rooms, Katara caught up with Mai and Suki, sharing wine and gossip over a half-assed game of Pai Sho. Properly tipsy, they lounged around the table, lazily pushing tiles across the checkered board.
"He threatened you?" Suki frowned, eyes narrowing.
"Tatsuo's always threatening me."
"He's dangerous. You can't allow him to continue to undermine your authority." Mai warned. "How many nobles refused to kneel this time?"
The reprimand hit home. "Too many," Katara conceded.
"The rebel attacks only increased in your absence. The Fire Nation values strength; be a strong leader or they will replace you."
