DATE NIGHT
The paper lanterns shine brightly over the decadent patio of the Crystal Club in Ba Sing Se. They play music inside that Azula finds rather distasteful, so savage and overtly sexual. The Fire Nation would never stand for an establishment like this, and she now wonders why on Earth Ty Lee thought to offer to bring her here.
"These places are for Earth Kingdom scum," whispers Azula. "I knew I should not have allowed you to have any say in where we held our date. This will not be a memorable date night in a positive way if we go any further inside than we already are."
Ty Lee feels immediately nervous. Azula gave her this power, this remarkable power to choose where they went for the date, and she made a mistake. She chose wrong. She hopes this will not have too high of a cost.
"I'll go anywhere you wish, Princess, but… but will you listen to the music inside please. Just one song…" Ty Lee has not felt so afraid in a very long time.
"One song, solely because I am being noble and courting a lady as a crown princess ought to." Azula takes Ty Lee's hand.
They dance in this filthy Upper Ring music hall.
And Azula feels alive.
And Ty Lee feels more in love than she ever thought was possible.
