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jedibuttercupPG; Avatar: the Last Airbender. Reaction drabbles #3. Up to 2.8 "The Chase"; 2x100 words.
Standing Strong
Of course Toph wants to fit in. But-- what does Katara expect?
Toph has spent her life mostly in two places: her parents' estate, and the underground world where she'd mastered earthbending. She can take care of herself, by herself; she's taught herself that much. But where would she have learned to set up a camp? Not to mention, she'd be a little useless in their usual unpacking routine.
She's not going to whine to the Avatar's friends about being blind, though; and she's not going to beg. Even wandering alone would be better than going home, now. She's free.
In Her Shadow
Mai does like Azula. As much as Azula allows, anyway. They've been thrown into each other's company since they were little; they've played together, gone to school together, and fought together all their lives. (Azula is also Zuko's sister: a not insignificant factor, even since his fall from grace.)
She's like one of Mai's knives, unsheathed: all effortless, deadly beauty, implying danger and excitement by her mere presence. She's not always comfortable to be around, true; and Mai does wish she'd be a little nicer sometimes.
But-- that's just the way it's always been. She's Azula; and she's Mai's friend.
Standing Strong
Of course Toph wants to fit in. But-- what does Katara expect?
Toph has spent her life mostly in two places: her parents' estate, and the underground world where she'd mastered earthbending. She can take care of herself, by herself; she's taught herself that much. But where would she have learned to set up a camp? Not to mention, she'd be a little useless in their usual unpacking routine.
She's not going to whine to the Avatar's friends about being blind, though; and she's not going to beg. Even wandering alone would be better than going home, now. She's free.
In Her Shadow
Mai does like Azula. As much as Azula allows, anyway. They've been thrown into each other's company since they were little; they've played together, gone to school together, and fought together all their lives. (Azula is also Zuko's sister: a not insignificant factor, even since his fall from grace.)
She's like one of Mai's knives, unsheathed: all effortless, deadly beauty, implying danger and excitement by her mere presence. She's not always comfortable to be around, true; and Mai does wish she'd be a little nicer sometimes.
But-- that's just the way it's always been. She's Azula; and she's Mai's friend.
