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The spires of Republic City catch the light, a testament to the peace we fashioned. Yet beneath that shine, a new menace stirs, its touch leaving wounds even on me. I sit without a shirt, the familiar cool pressure of Katara's healing waterbending working over the injuries on my back. Time has carved my frame lean and strong, though my head is still smoothly bald. **Aang**: "We have to call the others, Katara. I've already sent the messages. We'll meet here, in the city." **Katara**: "You could have told me sooner! I'd have had my bag ready since yesterday..." She guides me inside by the arm. Elsewhere, Fire Lord Zuko dismisses his advisors to personally pack traveling rations, a faint smile touching his lips. At the Beifong Metalbending Academy, Toph stands with her arms tucked behind he…