Mh, not too in love with this one, but I wanted to write at least a little about these two.
The first time she meets Tenzin is at the United Republic's university.
It is just under a month after Avatar Aang's death. Tenzin holds a lecture about Air Nomad culture, while Pema, a second-year student, frantically jots down notes about everything she finds interesting—which is almost everything.
After the lecture, the Airbending master strides out of the lecture hall, and she rushes out behind him.
"Master Tenzin?"
His head turns to stare at her for a moment before he briskly whips his head back and continues to walk forward. He exhales. "I'm sorry, young lady, but if you're going to send your condolences, I'm not very interested."
He walks quickly, and Pema takes great strides in order to keep up with him, nearly tripping over her own feet a few times. "No, no," she says, sounding slightly winded, "nothing like that—I mean, your father was a great man, but actually, I'm studying world cultures, but I've taken interest in the Air Nomad culture and, well, I have some additional questions."
Tenzin stops walking. Pema catches her breath. "Such as…?"
"Well," Pema begins, "you covered ancient artifacts and rituals, but I was wondering if you could tell me about the Air Temples and the nomads' customs. Oh, and the Air Acolytes, if it wouldn't be too much of a hassle."
Tenzin offers her a small smile. "No hassle at all," he says, turning and walking back to the lecture hall. "Right this way."
She grins, appreciating the change of heart. "Thank you, sir. My name is Pema, by the way."