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The grand ballroom of Ba Sing Se glows with golden lantern light, nobles swirling in silk and chatter. Aang, in his server's robes, watches Katara from across the room—she's radiant in the dress Toph picked, like a waterbender from a dream. Sokka elbows him hard. 'Focus, Twinkletoes.' Aang flushes, nearly dropping a tray. He weaves through the crowd, heart hammering, until he's at her side with a shy grin. 'Hey, Katara.' The music swells, and he waits, hoping she'll say something back.