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Bright green eyes glared at her from under the brim of the conical military hat, his earthen gloves already re-encased in solid rock and poised for attack.

He was hopelessly outmatched.

Even without the strength of the full moon, she was more than a match for the Dai Li agent, or any earthbender, thanks to Toph's grueling sparring lessons. However, if she used her waterbending, her subterfuge would be blown. Revulsion turned her blood to ice as she realized what she had to do, knowing there was no other choice. The illusion had to be complete, no matter the cost.