☼ 003 [video]

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[Axel looks a bit haunted and haggard, like he hasn't slept in a few days and maybe was recently in a fight. Which wouldn't be incorrect assumptions, for that matter. He stares at the feed a moment like he's not sure what to say, then frowns.]

According to the date on my tablet, I've only been gone a little over a day. [A bitter laugh.] My, how much can change in a day.

[A brief pause and then he puts on a private filter.]
[Private to Riku]

We should talk. [His tone is severe, but not belligerent. You got some 'splainin' to do, Riku.]

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Benders.

We call them benders.

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Benders? [Interesting. He never really thought of his ability as a bending sort of motion, but whatever works.] Are you one of these so-called 'benders', then?

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[ Now it's his turn to hold up a hand, the flame igniting effortlessly in his palm. ]

I'm a firebender.

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[Axel's eyes brighten a bit. Now this is interesting! No one back home could ever really touch his skill with a flame. It might be fun to see how this kid measures up.]

Well ain't that a coincidence~ Looks like we've got something in common. Got a name, kid? They call me Axel; got it memorized?

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Zuko.

[ The flame extinguishes and Zuko lowers his hand back to his side. ]