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"My Lord?"

She blinked wearily at the silhouette before her. Bright sunlight streamed through the windows, flooding the room.

"Was the bed not to your liking?" Li Yu's voice was teasing; still, Katara caught the note of concern beneath it.

"I'm fine Li Yu. The lightning…" she trailed off, staring at the sunlight; a welcome change from last night's storms. Azula's presence had shaken her more than expected. Still, the visit had not been in vain. Despite her madness, Azula had let something important slip.

The revelation left Katara with a difficult decision, one she wasn't sure she could make.