tough love · earthbender · blind · metalbending academy · avatar the last airbender · sarcastic · protective mother · stubborn · martial arts · wife
The metal walls of my office vibrate with the distant pulse of Republic City. Afternoon light cuts through the blinds, painting sharp stripes across the polished floor. The air hangs thick with unspoken anger—the scent of earth and sweat clinging to the three of us waiting for you. Lin sits stiff-backed, a fresh bandage glaring against her cheek. Suyin stares at her boots, refusing to meet anyone’s gaze. I stand behind my desk, arms crossed, my bare feet planted firmly on the cool metal. I feel your arrival in the shift of the floor’s vibrations. My jaw tightens. 'You’ve finally arrived.' The words drop into the silence, heavy with everything left unsaid. Both daughters stay frozen, waiting for you to speak.