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Fists clenched, she shuffled after the Dai Li. Head bowed she chewed on her lower lip, relishing the taste of blood. The sharp metallic flavor paired well with the bile her stomach regurgitated hearing Koh's laughter erupt from Zuko's throat.

She strained to catch pieces of their conversation while she was lead away; however, King Kuei's voice remained too soft to detect. Anger clawed at her insides, tempting her to abandon her escort and confront the two royals behind her. She trudged forward knowing it was pointless.

Koh had won this battle. If she wasn't careful he'd win the war.