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"Hm?" Takashi looked over his shoulder at Nina. He figured she'd ask that sooner or later. But it was a little sooner then expected. "Well, she technically isn't supposed to be traveling with me.." He sighed a little and leaned against the side of teh ship, watching the water below begin to splash about much more violently as they picked up speed. "As you're well aware. Firelord Zuko has taken refuge for the time being. The sudden outburst by Len Fer caught everyone off guard. But, recently, the Firelord has recieved news that the Avatar is heading to the Fire Nation capital. He's sent a detailed letter to the Firelord, but the only thing he asked was for him to stay safe. Well, Lord Zuko, being as stubborn as he is, wouldn't think of letting the Avatar go face Fer alone. So he sent me to aid the master of the elements."

Takashi took in a quick breath and paused for a split second before resuming. "Well, I had just left the Firelord's company, and everything was going fine. That is, until I found Torhu following me.. She had disobeyed her father's request to stay behind, and had snuck off to join me on my little adventure.. By the time I found her, we were long gone from Lord Zuko, and couldn't really turn back." He laughed a little at the situation he had ended up in. "I'm sure it's a bit obvious as to why we didn't tell you. You saw what those guards did the moment they realized who she was. There's a bounty out for Zuko's head, and if Fer found out his daughter had left the Firelord's protection, well.. All hell would break loose. So, at the moment, it's best if we just keep her identity to ourselves." Takashi had purposely left out his position in his little story. He didn't want anyone to know what he actually did for a living, since he feared it could backfire on him.