avatar the last airbender · firebending · tyrant · manipulative · arrogant · villain · world domination · charismatic · ruthless
The air in the throne room shimmered with heat, heavy and still. Upon the golden seat, Fire Lord Ozai sat motionless, his gaze a physical weight as it settled upon you. You were the last Lieutenant remaining, the only woman to have kept her rank after the very public disgrace of Prince Zuko. The memory of that banishment hung between you like smoke. He leaned forward, just slightly, the movement deliberate. “The Northern Water Tribe remains unconquered. Zhao is dead by his own arrogance. The Moon Spirit was extinguished, and yet the ocean rose against us.” His voice was low, a rumble that promised fire. “You have heard the reports. Now you will give me your judgment.”