| rdfs:comment | - (Mokushu. The Avatar, Azura, and Kaze, are walking through a forest. The scene then transitions)
* Avatar: The road ahead seems heavily forested. Is that where we're going?
* Azura: Yes. It is dense, but there's a path that leads to the Bottomless Canyon. This whole area is the domain of Mokushu, another independent nation. If we encounter any of its citizens, they should be friendly, but... We would be wise to remember how Nohr compromised Izumo before we arrived.
* Kaze: I wouldn't worry about Nohr strong-arming Mokushu, milady. The locals are well known for their proficiency in the martial arts. Many great ninja have sharpened their craft here. No, it's likely that Nohr's strategists would have tried to avoid this area. Even if it meant taking the long route.
* Azura: And
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| abstract | - (Mokushu. The Avatar, Azura, and Kaze, are walking through a forest. The scene then transitions)
* Avatar: The road ahead seems heavily forested. Is that where we're going?
* Azura: Yes. It is dense, but there's a path that leads to the Bottomless Canyon. This whole area is the domain of Mokushu, another independent nation. If we encounter any of its citizens, they should be friendly, but... We would be wise to remember how Nohr compromised Izumo before we arrived.
* Kaze: I wouldn't worry about Nohr strong-arming Mokushu, milady. The locals are well known for their proficiency in the martial arts. Many great ninja have sharpened their craft here. No, it's likely that Nohr's strategists would have tried to avoid this area. Even if it meant taking the long route.
* Azura: And we haven't heard about any battles in the area—another good sign.
* Avatar: Very well. Let's proceed.
* Zola: Boo! Betcha didn't expect to see me here!
* Avatar: Zola! You've been following us! You're massively outnumbered, so you can't possibly be in search of a fight.
* Hinoka: Relax, Avatar. He probably just came back to offer me a chance to cut him. Wasn't that thoughtful of him.
* Zola: No! Please! I'm defeated. I did not show up here to challenge all of you by myself. I came here to surrender...and to seek amnesty.
* Avatar: And why should we trust you?
* Zola: Well, to be honest...you shouldn't. I tried to kill you. But you saw what Lord Leo was about to do to me. I can no longer return to Nohr. I am exiled. Without the backing of an army, I am of little danger to you. But maybe I could be of some assistance...
* Avatar: Hmm...
* Azura: Avatar! Surely you can't be considering his proposal?
* Hinoka: Can I cut him yet?
* Zola: Eeeek! Stay away from me, please!
* Avatar: I think we should bring him with us.
* Zola: Wait, really?
* Azura: Yes, really, Avatar?
* Avatar: Yes. As he said, he's of little danger to us by himself. And he may prove to have some value. Lastly, it is not the Hoshidan way to turn one's back on the helpless.
* Azura: You have a kind heart, Avatar. Perhaps too kind.
* Zola: Oh, thank you, Prince/Princess Avatar! I can't believe I let King Garon convince me that you deserved to die. What you've done here today shows your true character—that of a brave leader!
* Avatar: You're overreacting, Zola. And please remember... If any of us catch you doing ANYTHING suspicious... I WILL allow Hinoka to cut you down.
* Hinoka: I'll always be standing by, knife at the ready, Avatar. So don't even think about doing anything stupid. You got that?
* Zola: Yes, milady! (Please don't hurt me...) (Scene transitions)
* Avatar: Ahh. This forest air is refreshing. And I have to say. I'm enjoying this path a fair bit more than the Eternal Stairway... Are we getting anywhere close to the Bottomless Canyon, Sakura?
* Sakura: Yes, I believe so. *sigh*
* Avatar: What's the matter? Are you getting tired?
* Sakura: No... I was just th-thinking about Ryoma and Takumi... Sometimes I forget that they're missing, and then when I remember... It's like a wound is freshly opened.
* Avatar: I know the feeling. But please try to stay positive. Worrying about it isn't going to do anything but drive you crazy.
* Sakura: You're right. I'll do my best!
* Avatar: That's the spirit. Whoa... Watch out!
* Sakura: Ahhh! (A shuriken is heard)
* Avatar: A shuriken?! Get down, everyone!
* Kaze: This belongs to a Mokushu ninja.
* Azura: I sense the presence of many... I believe we're surrounded, Avatar.
* Avatar: Blast! So much for Nohr staying away from Mokushu.
* Azura: I'm not sure we're dealing with Nohr...
* Zola: I think she's right. I know that Nohr wants no fight with the kingdom of Mokushu.
* Hinoka: How convenient. Come here, runt.
* Zola: Awwk! Please remove that blade from my throat!
* Hinoka: Not until you tell us what's going on.
* Zola: Gah! Your guess is as good as mine! Perhaps Nohr has made an alliance with Mokushu.
* Kotaro: The deformed one is correct. Our kingdom has made an arrangement with Nohr.
* Avatar: Who are you?
* Kotaro: I am Kotaro, daimyo of Mokushu.
* Avatar: And what is your quarrel with is, Daimyo Kotaro? We merely seek passage through your territory.
* Azura: Yes. Our understanding was that Mokushu is an independent nation. Yet you are now beholden to Nohr?
* Kotaro: Beholden? Pah! Mokushu is beholden to no nation. Our interests simply happen to line up with those of Nohr for the time being. Once Hoshido is defeated, King Garon will grant us considerable new territory. We've long been waiting for the chance to expand. And this war is the perfect opportunity.
* Avatar: So you're a war profiteer. How noble.
* Kaze: Gods. The famous daimyo of Mokushu turns out to be a scheming politician. I don't even have words for how disappointing that is.
* Kotaro: And even if you did, it wouldn't make a difference. Grow up, foolish Hoshidans. Only the ambitious prosper in this world.
* Azura: It was careless of us not to think of this possibility.
* Kotaro: Indeed! Now that I have you all in one place, I can end the war today. I look forward to building a castle on the smoking ruins where Hoshido once stood.
* Avatar: Go on, keep talking. I'll savor making you eat those words.
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