Avatar Chapter 18

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Azula reluctantly allowed Ty Lee and the woman of the dressing room to bundle her up in a plushy, overly ornamental robe. Today was her thirteenth birthday and unlike Ty Lee's four months ago she would be spending the whole day sitting on her rump and smiling like a sap. She would nod as well-wishers congratulated her for living another year, gave her a gift and subtly state they were effective and loyal members of the Fire Nation.

It was a mind-numbing experience, she did not even have the option to go into the crowd and terrify some group of pompous suitors like she did at the festival. She had not known they were suitors at the time but if her explanation of proper interrogation techniques made them run they were not worth her time.

Besides she had a girlfriend now, she had not informed anyone of that yet but she was positive a suitable method would present itself in time. "So Zula are you excited, there are so many people here I bet you'll get more presents than me." Ty Lee was smiling, she was also wearing an odd robe; it had fur and feathers around the shoulders and neck, various odd ornaments and hugged her body tightly. Even if barley any skin showed it seemed more daring than her festival wear, it was obviously from her new wardrobe but Azula and no idea where Ty Lee's mother could have found it.

"Oh yes, feeling my behind getting progressively more numb will prove to be an exhilarating experience, but who knows, if I'm lucky some intoxicated sob will make an inappropriate jest and I can roast him." Azula remembered her last birthday, it bored her to no end and unlike today it only went till lunch. The afternoon she spent with her father who explained to her the details of her trails, which were half over now that she thought about it.

"Just one more year, then I will be allowed to attend all the important meetings, war, national security, intelligence, colonial and all the rest, oh I can envision it already." Azula wanted to attend those meetings,she would be recognized and be able to use her brilliant mind to its fullest.

But she still had a year to go to prove herself, not that she needed it as the imperial railway was moving along incredibly quickly. It was a third of the way done by Iza's last report, much of the main island was connected and now that its benefits were being felt all manner of people wanted to use it.

Merchants wanted goods moved, generals wanted troops and equipment transported, the masses wanted to use it for all number of reasons, industry needed raw materials, nobles wanted to take luxurious tours, and people were already drawing up plans to connect the colonies. Azula found herself taxed to the brink these days and had informed her father that perhaps a ministry just for the railway should be created.

After personally looking into the sheer amount of incoming requests for approvals, guidelines, funding and the like he agreed and ordered his advisors to start one up, it would hopefully be able to take over in a few weeks to Azula's great relief, she was barley getting any sleep the past few months.

And it was at those times when she was up late, tired, cranky and ready to incinerate something that Ty Lee's presence became the most appreciated. Ty Lee knew her moods and seemed to know just when to take the quill out of her hands, pinch out the candle light and pull her to bed.

Azula admitted that she relied on her girlfriend much more than she thought she would, they did not sleep in the same bed, that was not conducive to a good night's rest, but every morning Ty Lee was there, throughout the day she was there, at night she was there.

The girl was not the brightest mind or even a competent negotiator but she listened when Azula ranted about this and that, and her hugs always calmed Azula down. Azula had come to the realization that even if she did not know what love meant or was supposed to feel like she knew she loved Ty Lee.

"But I bet you'll get all sorts of cool stuff Zula, I know you'll just love my present." Ty Lee smiled at her coyly. Azula looked at her, or at least tried through the stupid veil she had to wear. "Oh, and what makes you so certain of that?"

Ty Lee put her arms behind her back and rocked on her feet "You'll have to wait till tonight to find out, it's very special." Ty Lee turned around and skipped out of the room, leaving Azula confused "Flame it Ty I am going to be wondering all day now, I hate surprises."

She sighed "Oh well, at least I will have something to look forward to, and maybe I will get some neat stuff."

It had been nearly three hours so far and Azula was… so-so, she could barely feel her legs but the entertainment and gifts had been nice. The party planners had apparently been informed of her tastes and all the performances were military or bending related.

There were duels, with both Benders and Non-Benders that actually impressed her, there was reveals of new military technology which had pleased her along with many of the generals and admirals present.

It was during a one of these presentations that she learned Gaz and Iza were in attendance, when the latter had to stop the former from drooling all over a steam powered battering ram. She expected them to be here, Iza was a noble and Gaz was literally swimming in gold from his invention, though a part of her wondered what that man would do with so much gold, something outlandish and life-threatening most likely.

Their gifts had been a highlight, Iza presented her with an enormous atlas and globe, both highly detailed and with all manner of important information. And best of all both showed the entire world under Fire nation control, a symbolic gesture that the Princess appreciated.

Gaz's gift was…interesting, it was a grappling hook similar to the one used on Fire Nation Tanks but it would fit on her arm. He assured her that it was completely safe and best of all was powered by Fire Bending, a revelation he got from her demonstration on the train and after he recovered from almost being eaten by a Chameleon-Hippo, she did not ask for the details.

As the day went on she also enjoyed the Fire Bending demonstrations though she was certain she could replicate all she saw. Shows like these would be put on and people would mingle in-between, unfortunately she had to sit and greet everyone who came up and bowed.

It got tiring after a while but she tried to keep in mind that in time these would be the people she would have to manipulate to get her plans through, so she made the effort to remember every face and voice.

It was almost high noon and a light lunch would be served soon, the main meal would be the dinner held outside so everyone would eat sparingly. Azula noticed a man she did not recognize approach the dais she sat upon, after closer inspection however she did recognize the package he was holding.

"Greetings Princess, my Lady Mai could unfortunately not be here today but she sends her best regards and this gift." The man handed the brown package to a waiting guard who would place it in a pile next to the Princess, it was reaching head height now.

Azula nodded to the man "You may inform your lady that I appreciate the words and the gift, tell Mai that I wish her well on her dealings in the colonies." The man bowed deeply and left, while Azula readjusted herself to get some feeling back "I do hope Mai really is doing something, she tends to throw sharp objects when she gets painfully bored."

She had a thought and ordered the guard to give her the package, it was the same shape, size and style as the one Ty Lee got and as she burnt the paper away she felt her eye twitch, she was looking at the same kind of dagger that Ty Lee now used as a letter opener.

"Either this has some deep and powerful meaning behind it… or she was lazy and sent us a pair of daggers one knife at a time. Azula noticed a slip of paper in the box, she unfolded it and read the single word written on it "...Sale…" she spoke allowed.

The birthday girl pinched the bridge of her nose as a gong rang singling lunch, not many people knew it but Mai was incredibly cheap, she saw it as a challenge to get the lowest price on anything despite her access to vast wealth, this was a thoughtful gift in Mai's own special way.

She placed the dagger in the sleeve, it was well made despite being a sale item and there was still half a day left for her to throw it at somebody. She looked as tables were being set up with food placed upon them soon after, small samples that would last the guests till the formal dinner.

Azula realized she was starving and was delighted when a servant placed a silver tray of food in front of her. People would be concentrating on eating so she could relax, the Princess began to carefully eat the many bite sized meals and scanned the crowed.

She saw many different ministers, advisors and other individuals of power, she noticed Lord Uzar and Lady Azita along with all seven of their daughters. She paused and looked closely, all of Ty Lee's sisters were conversing with various people but Ty Lee herself was talking and… smiling, to a group of boys.

She had no idea who they were or what they were doing but she hated them more than anything right now. Ty Lee was hers, she smiled for her, she laughed for her, and seeing these pathetic losers…hit… on her was causing Azula to clench her teeth in fury.

She was considering personally getting up and throwing a fireball into the group of morons but luckily for everyone Lord Uzar noticed the plight of his daughter and moved to intervene. The grouped clumped together in fear of the large and powerfully built man, he then moved is thick mustache in very deliberate fashion that unnerved Azula even from this distance. The group scattered in all directions and she saw Ty Lee sigh and bow to her father, he patted her head and returned to his wife.

Azula relaxed but noticed she had left burn marks in the cup she was holding, she was shocked, she never lost control of her bending but apparently she was more furious than she thought. She did some breathing exercises to calm down, she would have to get this under control "I will not be some jealous insecure weakling, I am better than that and all the romance novels go baldy when jealousy rears its head…but if anyone touches MY Ty Lee I am going to boil them like a potato and feed them to their relatives!"

The jealous girlfriend realized what she had just envisioned and sighed "Ok I can be a little jealous, maybe I should stick sign on her that says 'Property of Princess Azula'… but that seems a little weird and what was the word… kinky? And I doubt Ty Lee would like that…I will wait and see, she's my girlfriend and is more than capable of incapacitating anyone who gets to close."

Azula was truly impressed with Ty Lee's skills, she was a very competent combatant these days who could take on whole squads of soldiers in training so she should be more than capable of paralyzing an aggressive suitor.

Still Azula knew she would have to rein in her temper, it would not do if she fried everyone whose eyes lingered on her bouncy girlfriends form. Azula returned to her meal, she needed the energy for the rest of the day.

"Ah our Princess has progressed one more year.", "How she has grown, she can actually reach the tops of counters now." Azula saw that Li and Lo had appeared in front of her, without her noticing at that.

"Li, Lo, thank you for attending my celebration and yes I am now tall enough to see above most countertops." Azula was not sure how to feel by the twin's lack of formality in public, but then again they had taught her protocol so she doubted she could outwit them…yet.

"It is our pleasure dear.", "We are both very happy with your studies and we have no doubt you will become.", "A valuable part of the royal court in a years' time." They both bowed to her and Azula bowed her own head in respect.

"And of course we have come bearing a gift." "You'll get a real kick out of it." Azula smirked "I though knowledge was your gift to me, a sharp mind is as good a sharp blade is it not."

Li and Lo looked at each other with knowing looks "Ah but this is knowledge we are giving you.", "Just not the kind one can study in a formal setting.", "We recommend you read this in private to forestall.", "any rumors from abounding."

Li and Lo each brought forth a large, thick book both were highly ornamental and locked shut with a metal clasp. When the guard went to take them the twins slapped his hand as if he were a toddler reaching for a cookie "For the Princess's eyes only." They spoke in unison.

They placed the books in front of Azula, quickly turned around and started walking away, all while giggling. Azula was intrigued, and somewhat worried at what the twins could have gotten her. She picked up the first book and read the title "Jama Zutra: All-encompassing edition."

Azula found the key tied to the side and used it to undo the clasp, she opened the book, skimmed a few pages, and quickly shut it with a fierce blush. Within the books pages were explanations and instructions for more than friendly relations, along with highly detailed pictures. What is Agni's name is the 'Sage Position' flame it you two."

She now noticed there was a bookmark sticking out from the top, she was wondering if it was included or if the twins had marked a specific section, she hoped it was the former. She slowly cracked the book open and looked at the title of the chapter "The Double Dance of the Fairer Sex." Azula eye's widened and her breath caught, the opening picture was of two woman engaged in… intimacy, she slammed the cover shut.

Azula knew what this meant, Li and Lo must know they she and Ty Lee were in a relationship. They could have chosen a better way of letting me know, this is most inappropriate!" But even as she ranted Azula was tempted to again look in the book, some of the positions were impressive, but required extreme flexibility… "Ty Lee is flexible, I bet she could NO! NO! NO! Bad Princess"

She closed the book and locked it up, she would have to find a secure place to hide it; rumors would indeed rise up if she was found reading this. She looked to the other book, it was the same style as the other one but even thicker. She read the title and felt her face heat up "Jama Zutra: Self-pleasure, Groups and all that lays In-between"

She would not even bother opening that one, "Arg, I don't know what's worse, the fact that they know my secret or that they think I need this much help with the more primal aspects of it." Azula placed the books one on top of another and wrapped a silk sheet around them, she would have to keep anyone from seeing them, especially Ty Lee.

The blushing Princess placed her hands on her face and willed the heat to dissipate into the air. She shook her head and finished up her lunch, she thought about Li and Lo figuring it all out and wondered if anyone else knew. The gong rang and she realized she would have to ponder this later, the celebration would be moving outside and she had half a day left to endure.

It was late afternoon, dinner would be served soon and Azula wanted to go to bed, if she had to welcome one more guest her head was going to fall off from all the nodding. "No wonder father does not celebrate his birthday, after today I'm spending my birthdays on Ember Island, away from it all."

That said the second half of Azula's birthday was much more interesting, outside more impressive demonstrations could be held. A tournament between the best Komodo-Rhino riders was held and it was a sight to behold. Obstacle courses, duels, jousting and all manner of impressive feats were preformed from the backs of the mighty creatures. Azula made a note to ask Li and Lo about riding lessons, she had heard of a number of animals that could be ridden in battle and she wanted to learn about all of them.

There was also an archery competition, a treat as the famed Yuyan archers made an appearance. They were greatest bowman in the world and they had the entire crowd entranced by their skills, Azula included, and she wondered how their accuracy would compare to Mai's, a comparison she would have to test out in the future.

And of course she welcomed even more guests throughout the afternoon, everyone wished to at least bow before her before the day was out. Ty Lee's entire family came up to her at once, her girlfriend gave her a wink before they all bowed, greeted her and presented their gift.

To be expected their present was monetary based, she received a large number of shares in multiple industries. Azula did not know as much about the financial sector as she would like but she knew enough to know these were a worth a substantial sum and if managed correctly would go up in value.

Azula already had plans for these, she had access to an almost limitless amount of wealth being the Princess but it would be nice to have her own funds, not connected to the crown. She already had a substantial sum, thanks to the railway since she got to be the first investor in the project.

And now as the day was winding to a close Azula remembered that Ty Lee herself had her own present, Azula was wondering what it could be. "It had better not be a another cake, I don't care if she can cook that was far too sweet…but at least it was better than the noddle drawing of me when I turned eight, my nose did not look like that."

Azula knew Ty lee, her presents were always personal and the girl often made them herself, an odd choice given her prosperity but that was who she was. The guards attending her straightened up and Azula noticed the crowed had quieted down, she saw why.

Fire Lord Ozai had exited his palanquin he had been residing in all day and was making his way to her. Azula rose to her knees and bowed to the ground, a chance to change positions was very welcome.

"Happy birthday Princess Azula, you have done wonders for our nation in the past year and brought great honor to our family, also the entertainment line-up was a welcome change from the norm; I will keep this in mind for future events."

Azula raised her head "Thank you my Lord, your compliments are appreciated."

Ozai looked amused, "Always keeping the formalities, a true politician." He waved his hand and the guards departed, he obviously wanted to speak in private.

"Now Azula, there is no doubt in anyone's mind that you are a prodigy, your brilliance had made your ministry the envy for all my other ministers, you even convinced me to build a whole new department for that railway." Azula was astonished by the praise her father was heaping upon her.

"And yet I know that you desire more than this, and if I had my way you would be present at the intelligence meeting next week but I even I cannot disregarded centuries of tradition." Ozai seemed frustrated, even more than Azula was.

"None the less even if you have another year to go I will not have you confined to the capital." Ozai signalled to a waiting attendant, the man brought over a large wooden box, he set it down and undid the metal clasps on the bottom. As he lifted the outer covering Azula saw that it was a protecting a model ship, a very nice model ship.

"This is the royal barge, it will be christened in a month's time and I expect you to attend its maiden voyage, it will visit the islands of our nation and then will be at your disposal."

Azula could read between the lines, this was her father's gift to her and a signal to get used to traveling. "I can have it travel anywhere I desire."

"Well of course, as long as you can dispatch any would-be pirates or rebels the whole world is yours to traverse, though I would recommend not traversing the Great Ocean as it still claims our best exploration vessels."

Azula nodded, the Great Ocean lay to the west of the Fire Nation and had not yet been explored; it was an enormous, turbulent and vicious body of water but that was not the reason for its reputation. It was widely accepted that within its deep depths resided enormous creatures, monsters of legend that dwarfed all other living things and man-made ships.

There were terrors with tentacles that could snap a ship in two, serpents as long as island chains, creatures with impervious scales and jaws that could swallow ships whole and so many more.

As such no one had successfully crossed from one side to the other, not counting the odd soul found washed up on the shore among the wreckage of a broken ship, driven mad from what he had seen. And except for a fair distance from the shores of the Fire Nation and Earth Kingdom the total area was uncharted. But thankfully Azula had no intention of being the one to finally circle of globe, she had other plans

She bowed "Thank you father, I will enjoy being able to travel freely throughout our empire."

"I have no doubt, next year you will be a full member of my court and their a few colonies that will require your unique insight." With that Ozai turned to leave but then stopped, "Oh yes that Gaz fellow was recruited to consult on the ship and has made a variety of ingenious improvements, however he also nearly decapitated himself and almost blew a hole in the side so the delivery date may change. Lady Iza assures my otherwise but since you are acquainted with the pair who may want to inquire yourself."

Ozai walked away and Azula wondered if she wanted to cross the ocean on something Gaz had touched, but the ability to travel anywhere she wanted was to enticing an idea for her so she decided to make a visit to the ship before its completion.

The guards returned and with them came a servant pushing a cart of food, Azula eyed it hungrily. All in all her birthday had been a mostly entertaining affair, all that left was dinner, her speech thanking the guests and then she could finally get this hunk of fabric of her body and retire.

"Wow Zula the Fire Lord gave you your own ship, where are we gonna go?" Ty Lee was excited by the prospect of traveling the ocean, and it was the latest thing she had been talking about.

Ty Lee had met up with Azula on the way back the Palace, she started to talk about what she did at the party. The Princess half-listened as the ball of energy went on and on, though she did listen intently when Ty Lee mentioned the group of boys Azula had seen. Unfortunately the acrobat could not remember any names, a shame since Azula had concocted a plan to place poisonous animals in their beds tonight.

"We will be visiting all the islands that hold allegiance to the nation Ty, and then maybe we will inspect some of the northern colonies, that should shock a few lazy governors." Azula was also interested in exploring her new ship during the voyage, she read through the designs that came with the model and it was truly impressive.

"The colonies? Hey maybe we can visit my circus, I bet I can order them somewhere close." Ty Lee had a happy look in her eyes as she thought about her very own circus, she had taken a great interest in it since her birthday and it was already a profitable venture."

"That may be possible, the Earth Kingdom is still a dangerous place so they would have to stay close to the major cities." Azula raised her arms and allowed the servants to remove her sleeves, she had been standing on the raised platform in her room for half an hour and they were almost done removing the final layer of her birthday attire.

As the final piece came off and Azula grabbed the waiting sleeping robe she let out a sigh of relief, it was so refreshing being out of that outfit and being able to stand again. She dismissed the servants for the night and stretched out her limbs "Uh, so, Zula, Gaz gave you this."

Azula looked over as Ty Lee examined the wrist mounted grappling hook, "Indeed he did, I plan to try it out with a dummy first; I do enjoy my arms attached to my body." Azula was intrigued by the device but she wanted to be sure of its safety, the reports from Iza often had something in them about Gaz's many, many failed experiments, often involving explosives.

"Ok that's good, I saw him try to use that prototype; um, what was it called…oh yeah the Fire Focusing Cannon and it in kind of backfired, poor guy, he got kicked into a tree by Cuddles afterwards."

"Cuddles?"

"Yeah that was the name of the really big Komodo-Rhino, Gaz slammed into him and the big guy sent him flying."

Azula was wondering why a beast of war would be named Cuddles but decided she did not want to know. "So Zuuula, are you ready for your present, I worked really hard on it."

The Princess looked at Ty Lee, she did not have anything on her, at least noting she could see, so perhaps it was something small. "Why of course, I have been thinking of what it could be all day and I am curious to see if my guesses are right."

"Well then sit down on the bed." Ty Lee had a big smile on her face, she seemed very proud of herself.

Azula raised an eyebrow, shrugged her shoulders and walked over to her bed "This should be interesting."

Ty Lee walked in front of her, she took a deep breath and spoke "Zula, for my birthday you shared a part of yourself with me, so I am going to share a part of myself with you." As she spoke Ty Lee pulled a series of clips out of her hair, her obviously much loser braid came undone.

The girl reached up under the collar of fur and undid some clasps, she did the same down the sides and suddenly the entire chest portion of Ty Lee's robe fell down, hanging from her waist.

Azula's eyes widened as a bare chested Ty Lee walked towards her and pushed her down onto the bed. Ty Lee smiled "Nervous Princess." Azula recognized that tone, it had never come from Ty Lee before but she was definitely challenging her right now.

Azula had never backed down from a challenge and she was not going to do so now "Of course not, I have seen you naked plenty of times."

For some reason the girls smile widened "I know, you have seen all of me but…" Ty Lee grabbed her arms and placed Azula's hands on her chest. "You've never touched me"

Azula felt her face go bright red, Ty Lee was keeping the Princess's hands from moving away and Azula was getting a very good feel of her girlfriend's assets. They were soft, plump and…bigger than hers, Azula had never noticed before but Ty Lee was more much more top heavy.

Ty Lee was leaning down "Oh Zuuula, you seem to be having fun." She spoke in a sing-song voice and Azula noticed Ty Lee had her hands next to the Princess's head, no longer guiding Azula's.

The heir to the throne refused to forfeit this round however, she smirked and squeezed her hands. Ty Lee gasped and then moaned, Azula thought she had the upper hand until Ty Lee looked at her again, there was a burning emotion in her eyes; she shot forward and kissed Azula.

The kiss was even more passionate than the one on Ty Lee's birthday but Azula refused to admit defeat, Ty Lee may be the better kisser but she could hold her own, plus she had an idea.

As Ty Lee ravaged her mouth Azula willed her hands to heat up, she pressed up and Azula was rewarded by the sound of Ty Lee breaking the kiss letting out a groan. "N-No fair Zula,"

Azula smirked "All is fair in conquest Ty, and you challenged the wrong Princess" Azula closed her eyes, moved her head up and took control of her girlfriends mouth, Ty Lee seemed to submit and simply let Azula do as she pleased.

The victorious Princess discovered she loved the sounds Ty Lee made, the groans, the gasps, the door opening.

Azula's eyes shot open as did Ty Lee's who leaped up to the floor and attempted to cover herself. Azula heart was pounding, there was only one person who would come into her room without announcing themselves. She looked up as Fire Lord Ozai stared at her with an unreadable expression on his face.

"Azula, follow." With that he turned around and walked off, Azula did not even have time to look back as she rushed to keep up with him.

"Oh Agni! Oh Agni! I am so stupid!" Ty Lee was completely losing it and pacing across the room, their relationship had been discovered, by the Fire Lord himself no less. Ty Lee had managed to cover herself and closed her door, not wanting anyone else to see her indecency, not that it mattered now.

Ty Lee was berating herself, they should have at least locked the door, hidden away or done anything to keep someone just walking in from seeing them. She wanted to cry, Azula was with her father right now, who knew what he would do to her, and who knew what would happen to her.

"Oh No! From that angle it would look like I was the one who initiated it, well, I did, but I'm sure it's a crime to seduce a royal! Ooohhh I'm in so much trouble, I'll probably be thrown in the dungeon or burned alive, or boiled in oil or…" Ty Lee smacked herself to calm down, she had to think, how much trouble could they be in?

"I should have asked Azula what rules there were for dating a Princess, oh I'm so dumb." Ty Lee knew she should have seen this coming, this relationship was doomed from the start, at the very best she would be banished from nation, never allowed to speak to the Princess and… the door had opened.

She spun around and saw Azula walk in, seemingly unscathed and had only been gone for about ten minutes. The Princess looked confused but Ty lee had already thrown her arms around her, not sure if this would be last time she would be able to do so.

Azula patted Ty Lee's head awkwardly, "Its fine Ty Lee, stop crying"

Ty Lee realized tears were traveling down her cheeks in huge amounts, "B-Bu-But Azula, your father saw us! What are we going to do, I love you, I really really love you and I don't want to leave!"

"Nobody is leaving, calm down alright, my father is… fine with it." Azula looked as if she was in deep thought.

Ty Lee blinked a few times, wondering if she had heard right "He's…Fine."

"Yes, he said that as long I do not slack off I am allowed to court you."

"But, but, but you're the Princess, aren't they usually the one's courted?"

"That's what you pick up on?"

Ty Lee mentally smacked herself "Sorry, I just, I don't know, thought he would be mad, what did he say?"

Azula shrugged "He just led me to a study, asked me if we had feelings for each other, and when I said yes he told me what I just told you, I don't know how he feels about this, I could not get a read off him."

Ty Lee was befuddled, this was...perfect, she and Azula could be together for real now, be an actual couple. No more hiding, no more suitors, she could be with Azula and show her just how she felt no matter where they were. Ty Lee would not question why Fire Lord Ozai was fine with it, this was gift from the universe and she was going treasure it.

She leaned up and kissed Azula on the cheek, the Princess looked at back at her and smiled. Ty Lee embraced Azula tightly "Happy birthday Azula" the birthday girl hugged her back in a somewhat natural manner, "Thanks Ty Lee…so I believe I won our little engagement."

Ty Lee looked at the big cheater with a disgruntled look "That was so not fair, no Bending."

Azula put a hand on her hip and flipped her hair back "You did not set out any rules Ty Lee, and besides I had to punish you for having a more impressive bust than me."

"Hey you can't blame me for that!"

"I can and will"

"Yeah well… I hear a good massage can help them grow."

"What are you talking about, that sounds like complete hogwash and…oh no you don't"

Ty Lee pounced but went for Azula's sides instead of her cheat, she dug her fingers in and the Princess started to laugh. Not to be outdone Azula responded in kind and throughout the evening the two laughed, joked and enjoyed the knowledge that they would be able to be with each other openly from this day onward.