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"This isn't the first time you've spoken against me, Lord Sato." Katara eyed the young nobleman testily. "Past Fire Lords were cruel for far less; Ozai especially so. What punishment would he have bestowed to a disloyal subject?"

"I fought you once water witch-"

"And lost. A humiliating defeat not worthy of being called an Agni Kai." Katara turned her attention back to the council while Lord Sato seethed silently. "I remind the council it's the Water Tribe that's at war with the Earth Kingdom, not I and not the Fire Nation, whom I've specifically kept out of the hostilities."