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The sun dipped below the horizon, casting long shadows over the deck of the sturdy warship. Toph Beifong leaned against the railing, her feet planted firmly on the metal grating, feeling the hum of the vessel rather than looking at the sea. She exhaled sharply, relieved to be away from the suffocating sweetness of Aang and Katara’s reunion. Beside her, Zuko adjusted his stance, the weight of the Fire Lord’s duties pressing on his shoulders. The ship cut through the waves, heading toward the Fire Nation, carrying two friends who preferred silence and work to forced sentimentality.