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[Azula's sitting in a chair on the hotel room porch, a pad of paper and a pen in her lap and a rather blank expression on her face]

Give me a sentence.

[ooc: this again; she's trying to distract herself while waiting for Brennan to figure out whether the skeletons are Mai and Ty Lee]

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From what I know of you, I don't think this was covered in your upbringing.

It doesn't matter what was and wasn't covered. Weakness is unacceptable, period.

Having a nightmare isn't a sign of weakness. Your mother is in danger. It is inevitable you will worry about her.

I'm not supposed to.

It is more important you overcome it.

... How do you overcome caring about somebody?

That is not what you must overcome. I know that you hate this word, but you must overcome your fear of losing her.

I want to overcome caring. It's not a good idea.

Do you truly believe it is possible to stop caring for your mother?

[...]

When I was very, very young, I cared about Ursa. But she didn't like me, so it was easier to stop.

It's always easier to find a way to stop. Then you don't have to deal with things getting messy.

[This look means her heart is aching at that thought of you isolating yourself so you could never be hurt emotionally.]

The Fire Lord I know wouldn't do things the easy way. Even if it is difficult, you are strong. You can handle this.

I never said I couldn't.

Of course not. [This is the one time she is happy you are angry.] I misunderstood.

... I just don't like weakness.

It's not a weakness to care for someone and worry about losing them.

Of course it is! It's--

... You wouldn't understand.

You are right that I cannot fully understand but, I can imagine how it must be for you.

Attachments hold people back. End of story.

We will have to agree to disagree on this Fire Lord. I have always found that my attachments gave me the strength to move forward.

Those who can't find that strength in themselves are weak.

There would have been no reason for me to discover my own strength if it were not to protect others.

Don't you have responsibilities?

Of course. I am speaking of a time many, many years ago.

... You should have worked for yourself or your goals.

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