1 00:00:02,996 --> 00:00:05,368 Water. 2 00:00:05,369 --> 00:00:07,242 Earth. 3 00:00:07,243 --> 00:00:09,351 Fire. 4 00:00:09,352 --> 00:00:10,643 Air. 5 00:00:11,709 --> 00:00:15,843 Long ago, the four nations lived together in harmony. 6 00:00:15,844 --> 00:00:19,922 Then, everything changed when the Fire Nation attacked. 7 00:00:20,123 --> 00:00:24,235 Only the Avatar, master of all four elements, could stop them. 8 00:00:24,236 --> 00:00:27,395 But when the world needed him most, he vanished. 9 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:31,557 A hundred years passed, and my brother and I discovered the new Avatar... 10 00:00:31,558 --> 00:00:33,397 an airbender named Aang. 11 00:00:33,498 --> 00:00:35,603 And although his airbending skills are great. 12 00:00:35,604 --> 00:00:39,336 He has a lot to learn before he's ready to save anyone. 13 00:00:39,337 --> 00:00:42,959 But I believe Aang can save the world. 14 00:00:48,560 --> 00:00:50,830 Previously on Avatar... 15 00:00:51,380 --> 00:00:52,765 Appa is missing. 16 00:00:52,800 --> 00:00:54,670 We hope to find him in Ba-Sing-Se 17 00:00:54,750 --> 00:00:58,410 Professor Zei, head of anthropology at Ba Sing Se University. 18 00:00:58,645 --> 00:01:02,710 This library said to contain a vast collection of knowledge 19 00:01:04,600 --> 00:01:07,790 Firebenders loose their bending during a solar eclipse! 20 00:01:07,925 --> 00:01:10,990 We've got to get this information to the Earth King at Ba Sing Se. 21 00:01:15,150 --> 00:01:17,410 What are you doing firebending your tea? 22 00:01:17,880 --> 00:01:20,230 So the old guy had some hot tea. Big deal. 23 00:01:20,640 --> 00:01:22,135 He heated it himself! 24 00:01:22,170 --> 00:01:24,860 Those guys are firebenders. 25 00:01:43,550 --> 00:01:45,650 Look, the inner wall. 26 00:01:48,330 --> 00:01:51,790 I can't believe we finally made it to Ba Sing Se in one piece. 27 00:01:51,825 --> 00:01:52,995 Hey don't jinx it! 28 00:01:53,030 --> 00:01:56,560 We could still be attacked by some giant, exploding Fire Nation spoon. 29 00:01:56,595 --> 00:02:00,120 Or find out the city's been submerged in an ocean full of killer shrimp. 30 00:02:00,155 --> 00:02:02,320 You been hitting the cactus juice again? 31 00:02:02,355 --> 00:02:04,990 I'm just sayin', weird stuff happens to us. 32 00:02:11,490 --> 00:02:14,020 Don't worry Aang, we'll find Appa. 33 00:02:14,040 --> 00:02:15,555 It's such a big city. 34 00:02:15,590 --> 00:02:19,140 He's a giant bison. Where could someone possibly hide him? Oh. 35 00:02:41,130 --> 00:02:43,315 Back in the city. Great. 36 00:02:43,350 --> 00:02:45,500 What's the problem? It's amazing! 37 00:02:45,800 --> 00:02:48,345 Just a bunch of walls and rules. 38 00:02:48,380 --> 00:02:51,200 You wait; you'll get sick of it in a couple of days. 39 00:02:56,570 --> 00:02:58,110 I'm comin' for you buddy. 40 00:02:59,870 --> 00:03:02,190 He's here. I can feel it. 41 00:03:10,130 --> 00:03:13,015 Hello, my name is Joo Dee. 42 00:03:13,050 --> 00:03:17,650 I have been given the great honor of showing the Avatar around Ba Sing Se. 43 00:03:17,685 --> 00:03:20,845 And you must be Sokka, Katara, and Toph. 44 00:03:20,880 --> 00:03:24,780 Welcome to our wonderful city. Shall we get started? 45 00:03:24,815 --> 00:03:25,415 Yes! 46 00:03:25,450 --> 00:03:29,760 We have information about the Fire Nation army that we need to deliver to the Earth King immediately. 47 00:03:29,795 --> 00:03:30,885 Great 48 00:03:30,920 --> 00:03:32,345 let's begin our tour. 49 00:03:32,380 --> 00:03:36,590 And then I'll show you to your new home here. I think you'll like it. 50 00:03:39,330 --> 00:03:41,225 Maybe you missed what I said. 51 00:03:41,260 --> 00:03:43,950 We need to talk to the King about the war, it's important. 52 00:03:43,985 --> 00:03:47,380 You're in Ba Sing Se now. Everyone is safe here. 53 00:03:52,100 --> 00:03:53,620 This is the lower ring. 54 00:03:54,020 --> 00:03:55,680 What's that wall for? 55 00:03:55,860 --> 00:03:58,145 Oh, Ba Sing Se has many walls. 56 00:03:58,180 --> 00:04:03,740 There are the ones outside protecting us, and the one's inside that help maintain order. 57 00:04:04,060 --> 00:04:06,450 This is where our newest arrivals live, 58 00:04:06,460 --> 00:04:11,160 as well as our craftsman and artisans, people that work with their hands. 59 00:04:11,195 --> 00:04:13,480 It's so quaint and lively. 60 00:04:15,530 --> 00:04:17,525 You do want to watch your step though. 61 00:04:17,560 --> 00:04:21,280 Why do they have all these poor people blocked off in one part of the city? 62 00:04:21,315 --> 00:04:23,310 This is why I never came here before. 63 00:04:23,850 --> 00:04:27,220 I always heard it was so different from the way the monks taught us to live. 64 00:04:36,420 --> 00:04:39,010 I just want our new place to look nice ... 65 00:04:39,045 --> 00:04:42,800 in case someone brings home a lady friend. 66 00:04:42,910 --> 00:04:46,260 This city is a prison. I don't want to make a life here. 67 00:04:46,295 --> 00:04:48,680 Life happens wherever you are, 68 00:04:48,715 --> 00:04:50,405 whether you make it or not. 69 00:04:50,440 --> 00:04:52,880 Now come on, I found us some new jobs, 70 00:04:52,890 --> 00:04:56,110 and we start this afternoon. 71 00:04:57,880 --> 00:05:01,660 Look at them, firebenders living right under everyone's nose. 72 00:05:03,530 --> 00:05:06,105 Jet, you saw a man with a hot cup of tea. 73 00:05:06,140 --> 00:05:09,365 It doesn't prove he's a firebender. And what if he is, 74 00:05:09,400 --> 00:05:13,390 are we supposed to attack them? I thought we were starting over here, 75 00:05:13,425 --> 00:05:14,660 changing our ways. 76 00:05:15,050 --> 00:05:16,035 We are, 77 00:05:16,070 --> 00:05:19,720 when I get the evidence I need, I'll report them to the police and let them handle it. 78 00:05:20,246 --> 00:05:21,173 Ok? 79 00:05:23,390 --> 00:05:26,045 This is the middle ring of Ba Sing Se, 80 00:05:26,080 --> 00:05:30,520 home to the financial district, shops and restaurants and the university. 81 00:05:30,555 --> 00:05:33,325 Yeah, we met a Professor from Ba Sing Se University. 82 00:05:33,360 --> 00:05:36,650 He took us to an ancient underground library where we discovered information about the war that is ... 83 00:05:36,685 --> 00:05:39,340 absolutely crucial for the King to hear! 84 00:05:39,375 --> 00:05:41,315 Isn't history fascinating? 85 00:05:41,350 --> 00:05:45,425 Look, here's one of the oldest buildings in the middle ring, Town Hall. 86 00:05:47,030 --> 00:05:48,555 Is that woman deaf? 87 00:05:48,590 --> 00:05:50,640 She only seems to hear every other word I say. 88 00:05:50,675 --> 00:05:53,717 It's called "being handled". Get used to it. 89 00:06:01,710 --> 00:06:05,540 Well, you certainly look like official tea servers. 90 00:06:05,575 --> 00:06:06,830 How do you feel? 91 00:06:06,865 --> 00:06:07,930 Ridiculous. 92 00:06:08,850 --> 00:06:12,090 Uh, Does this possibly come in a larger size? 93 00:06:12,160 --> 00:06:16,620 I have extra string in the back. Have some tea while you wait. 94 00:06:22,530 --> 00:06:26,170 Eeow! This tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice! 95 00:06:26,205 --> 00:06:28,480 Uncle, that's what all tea is. 96 00:06:28,810 --> 00:06:33,800 How can a member of my own family say something so horrible? 97 00:06:33,835 --> 00:06:37,770 We'll have to make some major changes around here. 98 00:06:43,390 --> 00:06:47,540 The Upper Ring is home to our most important citizens. 99 00:06:47,575 --> 00:06:49,800 Your house is not too far from here. 100 00:06:53,470 --> 00:06:55,440 What's inside that wall? 101 00:06:58,060 --> 00:07:00,720 And who are the mean looking guys in robes? 102 00:07:00,755 --> 00:07:03,060 Inside is the Royal Palace. 103 00:07:03,130 --> 00:07:07,421 Those men are agents of the Dai Li, the cultural authority of Ba Sing Se. 104 00:07:07,421 --> 00:07:10,800 They are the guardians of all our traditions. 105 00:07:10,900 --> 00:07:12,295 Can we see the King now? 106 00:07:12,330 --> 00:07:16,720 Oh, no! One doesn't just pop in on the Earth King. 107 00:07:19,470 --> 00:07:22,320 Here we are. Your new home. 108 00:07:25,450 --> 00:07:31,130 More good news, your request for an audience with the Earth King is being processed, 109 00:07:31,165 --> 00:07:33,480 and should be put through in about a month. 110 00:07:33,515 --> 00:07:35,570 Much more quickly than usual. 111 00:07:35,860 --> 00:07:36,900 A month! 112 00:07:37,410 --> 00:07:39,610 Six to eight weeks, actually. 113 00:07:46,760 --> 00:07:50,780 Isn't it nice? I think you will really enjoy it here. 114 00:07:50,790 --> 00:07:53,600 I think we'd enjoy it more if we weren't staying so long. 115 00:07:53,635 --> 00:07:55,185 Can't we see the King any sooner? 116 00:07:55,220 --> 00:07:59,270 The Earth King is very busy running the finest city in the world, 117 00:07:59,305 --> 00:08:01,735 but he will see you as soon as time permits. 118 00:08:01,770 --> 00:08:05,550 If we are going to be here for a month, we should spend our time looking for Appa. 119 00:08:05,585 --> 00:08:09,110 I'll be happy to escort you anywhere you would like to go. 120 00:08:09,145 --> 00:08:10,980 We don't need a babysitter. 121 00:08:11,470 --> 00:08:16,640 Oh, I won't get in the way. And to leave you alone would make me a bad host. 122 00:08:16,675 --> 00:08:18,490 Where shall we start? 123 00:08:25,420 --> 00:08:28,880 I'm sorry, but I haven't heard anything about a flying bison. 124 00:08:28,915 --> 00:08:30,600 I didn't even know there were any. 125 00:08:30,700 --> 00:08:35,040 If someone wanted to sell a stolen animal without anyone knowing, where would they go? 126 00:08:35,090 --> 00:08:38,380 Where's the black market? Who runs it? Come on, you know! 127 00:08:43,490 --> 00:08:45,320 That would be illegal. 128 00:08:46,410 --> 00:08:49,760 You'll have to leave now. Your lemur is harassing my sparrowkeets. 129 00:08:54,790 --> 00:08:58,170 I've never seen any sandbenders or nomads around here. 130 00:08:58,180 --> 00:09:02,390 You should ask Professor Zei, he teaches the class on desert cultures. 131 00:09:02,440 --> 00:09:06,680 Right. And which of your professors could we ask about the war with the fire nation? 132 00:09:10,190 --> 00:09:14,360 I don't know. I'm not a political science student. I have to get to class. Ugh! 133 00:09:19,680 --> 00:09:22,700 Well, I'm sorry no one has seen your bison. 134 00:09:23,250 --> 00:09:27,270 Why don't you go get some rest? Someone will be over with dinner later. 135 00:09:34,540 --> 00:09:36,130 Hey, come with me. 136 00:09:41,287 --> 00:09:46,027 You're the Avatar. I heard you were in town. I'm Pao. 137 00:09:46,262 --> 00:09:47,892 Nice to meet you, Pao. 138 00:09:47,427 --> 00:09:52,217 So Pao, what's goin' on with this city? Why is everyone here so scared to talk about the war? 139 00:09:52,417 --> 00:09:55,447 War? Scared? What do you mean? 140 00:09:55,482 --> 00:09:57,417 I can feel you shaking. 141 00:09:57,687 --> 00:10:03,287 Look, I'm just a minor government official. I've waited 3 years to get this house. 142 00:10:03,322 --> 00:10:05,227 I don't want to get into trouble. 143 00:10:05,237 --> 00:10:06,857 Get in trouble with who? 144 00:10:07,787 --> 00:10:14,157 listen, you can't mention the war here, and whatever you do, stay away from the Dai Li. 145 00:10:20,357 --> 00:10:22,722 Would you like a pot of tea? 146 00:10:22,757 --> 00:10:25,497 We've been working in a tea shop all day. 147 00:10:25,532 --> 00:10:27,207 I'm sick of tea! 148 00:10:27,697 --> 00:10:31,817 Sick of tea? That's like being sick of breathing! 149 00:10:33,297 --> 00:10:36,857 Have you seen our spark rocks to heat up the water? 150 00:10:36,892 --> 00:10:38,197 They're not there. 151 00:10:39,357 --> 00:10:41,627 You'll have to firebend, old man. 152 00:10:43,617 --> 00:10:45,417 Where are you going? 153 00:10:46,667 --> 00:10:51,317 I borrowed our neighbors, such kind people. 154 00:11:05,837 --> 00:11:08,862 I've got it! I know how we're gonna see the Earth King! 155 00:11:08,897 --> 00:11:13,267 How are we supposed to do that? "One doesn't just pop in on the Earth King" 156 00:11:13,477 --> 00:11:17,017 The King is having a party at the palace tonight for his pet bear. 157 00:11:17,027 --> 00:11:18,997 You mean Platypus-Bear? 158 00:11:19,032 --> 00:11:21,232 No, it just says "Bear". 159 00:11:21,267 --> 00:11:23,787 Certainly you mean his pet Skunk-Bear. 160 00:11:23,822 --> 00:11:25,097 Or his Armadillo-Bear. 161 00:11:25,332 --> 00:11:26,467 Gopher-Bear? 162 00:11:26,357 --> 00:11:28,727 Just..."Bear" 163 00:11:29,177 --> 00:11:31,562 This place is weird. 164 00:11:31,497 --> 00:11:34,967 The palace will be packed. We can sneak in with the crowd. 165 00:11:35,002 --> 00:11:35,967 Won't work. 166 00:11:36,117 --> 00:11:36,892 Why not? 167 00:11:36,927 --> 00:11:38,982 Well, no offense to you simple country folk, 168 00:11:39,017 --> 00:11:42,447 but a real society crowd would spot you from a mile away. 169 00:11:42,482 --> 00:11:44,207 You've got no manners. 170 00:11:44,357 --> 00:11:50,277 Excuse me? I've got no manners? You're not exactly lady fancy fingers. 171 00:11:51,827 --> 00:11:55,607 I learned proper society behavior and chose to leave it. 172 00:11:55,642 --> 00:11:59,947 You never learned anything. And frankly, it's a little too late. 173 00:12:00,257 --> 00:12:02,917 Ah-Ha, but you learned it. You could teach us. 174 00:12:03,227 --> 00:12:06,487 Yeah, I'm mastering every element. How hard could manners be? 175 00:12:06,887 --> 00:12:09,607 Good evening, Mr. Sokka Watertribe. 176 00:12:09,642 --> 00:12:11,297 Ms. Katara Watertribe. 177 00:12:11,617 --> 00:12:15,897 Lord Momo of the Momo Dynasty, your Momo-ness. 178 00:12:15,907 --> 00:12:19,457 Avatar Aang, how you do go on? 179 00:12:24,697 --> 00:12:29,627 Katara might be able to pull it off, but you two would be lucky to pass as busboys. 180 00:12:29,662 --> 00:12:31,667 But I feel so fancy. 181 00:12:35,527 --> 00:12:36,667 - Earth! - Fire! 182 00:12:46,387 --> 00:12:48,437 Wow, you look beautiful. 183 00:12:49,837 --> 00:12:53,812 Don't talk to the commoners, Katara. First rule of society. 184 00:12:53,847 --> 00:12:57,857 We'll get in the party, and then find a way to let you in through the side gate. 185 00:13:12,377 --> 00:13:14,717 Jet, we need to talk. 186 00:13:14,727 --> 00:13:19,657 What? Oh great, it's you guys. Where have you been? I could use some help with surveillance here. 187 00:13:19,767 --> 00:13:23,447 We've been talking, and we think you're becoming obsessed with this. 188 00:13:23,597 --> 00:13:25,112 It's not healthy. 189 00:13:25,147 --> 00:13:27,782 Oh, really? You both think this? 190 00:13:27,817 --> 00:13:31,102 We came here to make a fresh start, 191 00:13:31,137 --> 00:13:34,367 but you won't let this go. Even though there's no real proof! 192 00:13:34,402 --> 00:13:36,449 Well, maybe if you'd help me. 193 00:13:36,484 --> 00:13:38,462 Jet, you've gotta stop this. 194 00:13:38,497 --> 00:13:41,212 Maybe you've forgotten why we need to start over. 195 00:13:41,247 --> 00:13:43,927 Maybe you've forgotten about how the Fire Nation left us all homeless? 196 00:13:44,262 --> 00:13:46,712 How they wiped out all the people we loved. 197 00:13:46,447 --> 00:13:49,657 If you don't want to help me, I'll get the evidence on my own. 198 00:13:57,077 --> 00:13:59,857 This is the best tea in the city! 199 00:13:59,892 --> 00:14:02,637 The secret ingredient is love. 200 00:14:07,937 --> 00:14:10,097 I think you're due for a raise. 201 00:14:12,297 --> 00:14:16,427 I'm tired of waiting. These two men are firebenders! 202 00:14:26,297 --> 00:14:30,277 I know they're firebenders! I saw the old man heating his tea! 203 00:14:30,867 --> 00:14:32,537 He works in a tea shop. 204 00:14:32,697 --> 00:14:34,802 He's a firebender, I'm telling you! 205 00:14:34,837 --> 00:14:37,522 Drop your swords boy, nice and easy. 206 00:14:37,557 --> 00:14:43,957 You'll have to defend yourself. Then everyone will know. Go ahead, show them what you can do. 207 00:14:45,027 --> 00:14:48,637 You want a show? I'll give you a show. 208 00:15:08,637 --> 00:15:10,207 Invitation please. 209 00:15:10,242 --> 00:15:11,777 I think this will do. 210 00:15:12,037 --> 00:15:13,987 No entry without an invitation. 211 00:15:13,997 --> 00:15:15,732 Step out of line please. 212 00:15:15,767 --> 00:15:20,027 Look, the Pangs and the Yum Soon Hans are waiting in there for us. 213 00:15:20,062 --> 00:15:22,637 I'm going to have to tell them who didn't let me in. 214 00:15:22,672 --> 00:15:24,597 Step out of line please. 215 00:15:34,187 --> 00:15:39,327 Sir? I'm sorry to bother you, but my cousin lost our invitations. 216 00:15:39,362 --> 00:15:40,962 She's blind. 217 00:15:40,997 --> 00:15:42,782 Do you think you could help us? 218 00:15:42,817 --> 00:15:45,777 Our family's inside and I'm sure they're very worried. 219 00:15:46,337 --> 00:15:47,882 I am honored, 220 00:15:47,917 --> 00:15:49,767 please come with me. 221 00:16:00,767 --> 00:16:03,012 He's taking all the good stuff! 222 00:16:03,047 --> 00:16:07,297 Quiet, you don't know what I had to do to get seats this near the bear! 223 00:16:13,187 --> 00:16:15,052 It's beautiful, isn't it? 224 00:16:15,087 --> 00:16:19,796 By the way, I'm Long Feng. I'm a cultural minister to the king. 225 00:16:19,796 --> 00:16:23,537 I'm Kwa mai, and this is Dung. 226 00:16:25,187 --> 00:16:28,027 Now where is your family? I'd love to meet them. 227 00:16:29,087 --> 00:16:33,407 Um, I don't see 'em right now. But I'm sure we'll find them soon. Thanks for all your help. 228 00:16:36,797 --> 00:16:42,857 Don't worry, as your escort it would be dishonorable to abandon you ladies without finding your families first. 229 00:16:43,147 --> 00:16:44,547 We'll keep looking. 230 00:16:47,147 --> 00:16:48,572 Where are they? 231 00:16:48,607 --> 00:16:51,162 Look, I came up with a backup plan. 232 00:16:51,197 --> 00:16:53,682 We dress Momo like a ghost, OK? 233 00:16:53,717 --> 00:16:59,567 He flies by the guards creating a distraction, then we blast a hole in the wall... 234 00:16:59,602 --> 00:17:01,112 Or, we could go in with these guys. 235 00:17:01,147 --> 00:17:03,972 Toph said we might pass as busboys. 236 00:17:04,007 --> 00:17:08,407 OK, but remember that Momo ghost plan. I think it's a winner. 237 00:17:12,797 --> 00:17:15,277 You must be getting tired of using those swords. 238 00:17:15,312 --> 00:17:17,757 Why don't you go ahead and firebend at me. 239 00:17:18,208 --> 00:17:22,121 Please son, you're confused. You don't know what you're doing! 240 00:17:22,972 --> 00:17:25,173 Bet you wish he'd help you out with a little fire blast right now. 241 00:17:28,034 --> 00:17:29,841 You're the one who needs help. 242 00:17:39,033 --> 00:17:41,665 You see that? The Fire nation is trying to silence me. 243 00:17:42,089 --> 00:17:43,428 It'll never happen. 244 00:17:49,716 --> 00:17:51,187 Where are Toph and Katara? 245 00:17:51,222 --> 00:17:54,472 Forget about them, just keep an eye out for the King. 246 00:17:55,113 --> 00:17:56,239 I don't know what he looks like. 247 00:17:56,625 --> 00:18:00,413 You know, "royal", flowing robe, fancy jewelry. 248 00:18:02,284 --> 00:18:03,645 That could be anyone. 249 00:18:04,347 --> 00:18:06,021 Another crab puff please. 250 00:18:06,856 --> 00:18:07,780 You found us. 251 00:18:08,379 --> 00:18:10,883 I'd know your little footsteps anywhere Twinkletoes. 252 00:18:11,218 --> 00:18:13,121 Thanks for letting us in. 253 00:18:13,215 --> 00:18:16,375 Sorry, but the guy who escorted us in, won't let us out of his sight. 254 00:18:16,789 --> 00:18:17,894 What guy? 255 00:18:19,877 --> 00:18:20,550 What are you doing here? 256 00:18:21,307 --> 00:18:25,081 You have to leave immediately, or we'll all be in terrible trouble. 257 00:18:25,360 --> 00:18:27,177 Not until we see the King. 258 00:18:27,298 --> 00:18:31,285 You don't understand. You must go. 259 00:18:33,986 --> 00:18:36,356 Sorry! No, don't shout. 260 00:18:41,266 --> 00:18:45,946 The Avatar. Ooh, I didn't known the Avatar would be here. 261 00:18:54,876 --> 00:18:57,346 You keep their attention while I look for the King. 262 00:18:57,381 --> 00:18:58,890 Watch this everybody! 263 00:19:22,736 --> 00:19:24,256 Drop your weapons! 264 00:19:24,656 --> 00:19:27,071 Arrest them. They're Firebenders. 265 00:19:27,106 --> 00:19:32,206 This poor boy is confused. We're just simple refugees. 266 00:19:32,241 --> 00:19:37,306 This young man wrecked my tea shop, and assaulted my employees. 267 00:19:37,341 --> 00:19:39,766 It's true sir. We saw the whole thing. 268 00:19:39,776 --> 00:19:42,506 This crazy kid attacked the finest tea maker in the city. 269 00:19:42,756 --> 00:19:45,496 Oh ho ho. That's very sweet. 270 00:19:46,406 --> 00:19:48,286 Come with us son. 271 00:19:52,746 --> 00:19:56,866 You don't understand! They're Fire Nation! You have to believe me! 272 00:20:27,456 --> 00:20:29,906 Aang, the Earth King. 273 00:20:32,566 --> 00:20:34,536 Greetings your majesty. 274 00:20:43,136 --> 00:20:45,056 Hey, let me go. 275 00:20:56,936 --> 00:21:04,354 Avatar, it is a great honor to meet you. I am Long Feng, Grand Secretary of Ba Sing Se and head of the Dai Li. 276 00:21:04,354 --> 00:21:08,453 I'd like to talk to you. You're friends will be waiting for us in the library. 277 00:21:12,976 --> 00:21:14,901 Why won't you let us talk to the King? 278 00:21:14,936 --> 00:21:17,690 We have information that could defeat the Fire Nation! 279 00:21:17,890 --> 00:21:21,556 The Earth King has no time to get involved with political squabbles ... 280 00:21:21,591 --> 00:21:24,336 and the day to day minutia of military activities. 281 00:21:24,336 --> 00:21:27,161 This could be the most important thing he has ever heard. 282 00:21:27,196 --> 00:21:33,466 What's most important to his royal majesty is maintaining the cultural heritage of Ba Sing Se. 283 00:21:33,501 --> 00:21:36,571 All his duties relate to issuing decrees on such matters. 284 00:21:36,606 --> 00:21:42,116 It's my job to oversee the rest of the city's resources, including the military. 285 00:21:42,151 --> 00:21:44,406 So the King is just a figurehead. 286 00:21:44,441 --> 00:21:46,031 He's your puppet! 287 00:21:46,066 --> 00:21:51,351 Oh, no, no! His majesty is an icon, a god to his people. 288 00:21:51,386 --> 00:21:55,136 He can't sully his hands with the hourly change of an endless war. 289 00:21:55,136 --> 00:21:58,717 But we found out about a solar eclipse that will leave the Fire Nation defenseless. 290 00:21:58,717 --> 00:21:59,921 You could lead an invasion... 291 00:21:59,921 --> 00:22:02,506 Enough, I don't want to hear your ridiculous plan! 292 00:22:02,641 --> 00:22:05,411 It is the strict policy of Ba Sing Se... 293 00:22:05,411 --> 00:22:08,406 that the war not be mentioned within the walls. 294 00:22:08,441 --> 00:22:13,606 Constant news of an escalating war will throw the citizens of Ba Sing Se into a state of panic. 295 00:22:14,336 --> 00:22:16,651 You have to believe me, they're firebenders! 296 00:22:16,686 --> 00:22:18,966 They won't stop until they win the war. 297 00:22:19,916 --> 00:22:23,066 Calm down, you're safe now. 298 00:22:25,546 --> 00:22:31,196 Our economy would be ruined. Our peaceful way of life, our traditions would disappear. 299 00:22:31,231 --> 00:22:34,701 There's no war in Ba Sing Se. 300 00:22:34,736 --> 00:22:39,456 What are you talking about? Where do you think all the refugees come from? You can't hide it. 301 00:22:40,486 --> 00:22:45,646 In silencing talk of conflict, Ba Sing Se remains a peaceful, orderly utopia. 302 00:22:45,681 --> 00:22:48,006 The last one on Earth. 303 00:22:51,176 --> 00:22:55,596 There is no war within the walls. Here we are safe. 304 00:22:55,631 --> 00:22:58,796 Here we are free. 305 00:23:00,026 --> 00:23:03,806 You can't keep the truth from all these people. They have to know. 306 00:23:03,841 --> 00:23:07,111 I'll tell them. I'll make sure everyone knows! 307 00:23:07,146 --> 00:23:10,051 Until now, you've been treated as our honored guest. 308 00:23:10,086 --> 00:23:13,931 But from now on, you will be watched every moment by Dai Li agents. 309 00:23:13,966 --> 00:23:18,006 If you mention the war to anyone, you will be expelled from the city. 310 00:23:18,041 --> 00:23:20,511 I understand you've been looking for your bison. 311 00:23:20,546 --> 00:23:24,976 It would be quite a shame if you were not able to complete your quest. 312 00:23:25,466 --> 00:23:27,916 Now Joo Dee will show you home. 313 00:23:30,406 --> 00:23:32,306 Come with me, please. 314 00:23:32,341 --> 00:23:33,726 What happened to Joo Dee? 315 00:23:34,056 --> 00:23:39,236 I'm Joo Dee. I'll be your host as long as you're in our wonderful city.