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[ Waking up in the Gardens was, for Azula, like waking up from a long, dreamless sleep. No time has passed in her home world, so aside from some a bit of grogginess and a slight headache one would have from sleeping far too long, it is as though no time has passed for her
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Oh, you're a princess?
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Yes, I am. A very good one, if I do say so.
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If I'm not mistaken, the common image with royalty is sitting on one's behind on a throne all day.
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[ She leans back against the statue and folds her arms. ]
Even among royalty, I'm anything but common. The royalty of the Fire Nation are not weak bureaucrats. We're as much our nation's greatest warriors as we are its rulers.
After all, sometimes to make sure things are done right, one has to do it herself.
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Pleasure to meet you, your Highness. I wish I could give you some good news, but that seems to be in short supply at the moment.
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What I can tell you is that there was a bad storm recently, which is why everything looks like it's falling apart.
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The Queen's nuts, same as always.
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--But, yes, I am a genuine, true princess, regardless of whether or not you believe.
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Of course, actions speak louder than words. What do you like to see in a princess?
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And what a haughty little creature you are. I don't doubt that you're royalty, as you're given to the usual unnecessary announcements.
As your title is meaningless here, why should anyone give you any additional, undeserved respect? Based on your mere word?
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Whether or not I have any authority here is irrelevant, as simply being born with such status should warrant a certain level of extra politeness from others. Whether or not anyone believes my word is nothing I can control, but I would hope most would give the benefit of the doubt--after all, what point is there in claiming such things in a world where that title, as you said, is meaningless?
Besides, I will prove myself if necessary.
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The point of claiming such a thing is exactly what you've said and exactly why you've told everyone. People are fools, and some will see it as a reason to treat you more respectfully.
You can't believe everyone here is honest about themselves.
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She chooses to coalesce before Azula, her shadows gathering near the entrance to the Pagoda.
So you have left this place, only to return? Or have you only been sleeping?
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