#atla 2x09

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A Zukka parallel in Book 2 Chapter 9, 'Bitter Work'

ah yes, the episode where Aang struggles to learn earthbending, while Sokka is stuck in a hole talking to the sky, and Zuko is struggling with inner turmoil yelling at the sky

Sokka is physically trapped, attempting to bargain with the universe for his life, while Zuko is emotionally trapped in his own anger and pain, demanding that the universe test him once more.

(that's it, that's the parallel. thank you for coming to my TED talk)

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HE DID IT

[mxmeiyun]

Toph’s retellings are giving me life

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Oh man the Lightning Redirection is going to have the BEST payoff :D

Definitely watch Zuko's firebending from here on out though, you might spot him incorporating other styles into his technique!

Nooo I am in denial that Zuko ever has to use that technique, don't say that!

In all seriousness, I have a bad feeling about that. It's gonna be either Azula or Ozai (I'm guessing he can bend lightning? That seems like the type of thing he could do and he's probably the one who taught Azula) and neither one of those situations is!! GOOD!

I WILL be on the lookout for that!! Zuko, bud, you're gonna do great things.

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Oh, okay, just end off on a sad note, got it.

God, this episode was good. Aang’s struggles with earthbending were both relatable and understandable, and that made his eventual success ever-so sweet in the end. I was curious to see how Toph would fare as a teacher, and she’s an almost surprisingly good one. Just maybe needed to give her a minute so she could get Aang’s style down. Nevertheless, it worked out eventually. 

Iroh and Zuko’s plot... I don’t even know what to say. Iroh’s explanation about how he’s learned from other tribes makes so much sense and I love it. I do feel for Zuko, though. He still needs time to figure himself out, I think, and he’ll get there eventually. And hopefully, he’ll never have to use the lighting technique, though I have a funny feeling he will. 

See you next time!

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ZUKO. WHAT ARE YOU DOING

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Yup! Except in terms of Appa, of course.

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