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[kyasdaughter]

I know I'm supposed to forgive - that that's what Aang would want. And that's probably what he'll tell me, too, when he comes back. But right now, I don't care. I really don't.

[The background is dark, and the only thing visible in-frame is Katara's face, illuminated by the glow of the PCD screen. She hasn't slept much.]Aang is sweet, and pure

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[fn_rebel]

[Slowly he'll walk up to her. Anger. Sadness. It can all be seen on her tired face. Jet just looks exhausted. With both hands stuffed in his pockets, he gives her a very weak, worn-down smile.]

...it'll be alright, Katara.

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[kyasdaughter]

Don't be dumb, Jet. [She can't force herself to look at him.] Of course it isn't.

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[fn_rebel]

I'm not being dumb.

[He'll just sigh. It's been a long night, but he will move so he's in front of her.]

He'll be back. You know he will.

[He also knew that didn't take away any of the hurt or anger she felt. But leave the being irrational to him. Once he got his energy back he was bound to let it loose.]

[offline]

[kyasdaughter]

I came back, too.

[Katara's voice is clipped, harsh as she looks up at Jet, fighting off tears.]

Does that make what happened to me okay?

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[fn_rebel]

[Well, to be fair he never knew you died. His brows furrow a little. Yes, he's mad. Not at her, just the way everything seems to be going around here.]

I never said it was okay, I'm telling you not to do anything stupid!

[And he opens his mouth and shuts it, pursing his lips. She's already on the verge of tears. So he stops yelling and gives her a blank stare.]

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[kyasdaughter]

I can't just sit back and let this sort of thing happen anymore, Jet. You haven't been here very long -- you don't know how it works. But in a week? In a week, Aang will come back, and everyone will just pretend that nothing ever happened.

That no one ever hurt him.

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[fn_rebel]

Don't sit back, just don't jump in without knowing anything. Sokka's pretty determined to piece it together. Trust me, it was Aang, it won't be let go. We just don't need you getting anxious and being the next one to go.

[Go...that was excellent word replacement right there.]

It hurts, I know it does...just try to get some sleep.

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[kyasdaughter]

[Oh, not that she really has much say in things -- but she doesn't plan on dying again. Not like before.]

I can't sleep. There's too much to do.

[offline]

[fn_rebel]

And it's being handled. Calmly.

[And that was a slight exaggeration. Everyone was probably as worked up as her, if not then more so.]

Try, ok? What can you possibly get done like this?

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[kyasdaughter]

I don't know.

[Part of her wants to reach out, to hold onto him -- but he's not her brother. He's Jet, and still - in her mind - a broken Jet, missing his memories and most of his convictions.

She regards him tiredly.]

I could drive the monster who did it out of his house. If I could just figure out who it was.

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[fn_rebel]

[He'll just put a hand on her shoulder. That doesn't seem to overstep any boundaries.]

Yeah? How're you going to figure out who did it? Oh, right, you're not.

[A little more bitter than he intended, so he'll add:]

Not tonight at least.

Katara, I'm really tired, too. I'm probably not going to sleep. But neither of us will get any rest if you run out that door because then I'll be going with you. It'll be a long night of disappointment. Rest. Then tomorrow you can think.

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[kyasdaughter]

[She wants to lash out at his first comment -- the oh, right, you're not stings more than she's willing to admit, but she does eventually deflate, if just a little bit.]

I'm going to go back to the clinic. To wait for him to wake up. It's not exact -- you never know...

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[fn_rebel]

Want me to go with you...or you'd rather by yourself?

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[kyasdaughter]

It's safer if you stay in the house for now.

[That, and she wants to go inspect the scene of Aang's death one more time.]

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[fn_rebel]

[He laughs dryly.]

Let's be real, it's not safe anywhere in this place. Get in touch with me if you need anything. I'll probably be awake.

[pause a moment]

...be careful.

[offline]

[kyasdaughter]

[It's still -- weird to have him around. To have him to trust, and for a moment, her face softens.]

We're still going to get you healed, Jet. I promise.