Disclaimer: Avatar the Last Airbender copyright Dante Dimartino, Brian Konietzko and Nickelodeon Studios.


"Like the airbenders, you've become a master of evasion."

She signed at the accusation in his voice. In truth, he wasn't wrong. She was a warrior, not a politician! Her problems were solved with the snap of a water whip, not false smiles and parchments; that was Zuko's realm. "I did travel with Aang for years. I was bound to pick up some of his bad habits," she joked.

"What do you hope to accomplish?"

"Spiritual balance. To better guide my people as Fire Lord."

"And this will help you find that?" Iroh chided holding up the Painted Lady's robes.