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"What do you hope to gain from this, Katara?"

"During the war Azula was always two steps ahead. Every move was carefully planned, every counter moved considered. Azula played us like Pai Sho tiles, and she played like an expert. We never got the upper hand, until..." Her words trailed off into silence.

"True," Iroh conceded. "But she is not the girl you remember. Brace yourself, Katara."

She nodded, hesitating at the gardens' entrance. The last time she'd seen Azula, she had nearly died.

The nurse acknowledged their approach.

"Princess, the Fire Lord is here to visit you."

Azula turned.