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While hiding out in the Fire Nation ...
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A loud rumbling sound can be heard.
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| Sokka
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[Running toward the rest of the gang.] Earthquake! Every man for himself!
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He stops, shocked, at the sight of a calm Toph and a irritated looking Katara.
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| Toph
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Not even, Sokka. That was just ... Appa's stomach grumbling.
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Toph gestures toward a blushing Appa lying on the ground.
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[Stroking Appa's cheek.] It's okay, boy. We'll head to that village nearby to get some food for all of us. You wait here with Momo. Don't want your stomach freaking anyone else out.
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As the sun sets, the gang walk to the village. Aang waves goodbye to Appa.
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| Sokka
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For your information, I wasn't freaking out! I was just concerned about you people!
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Shortly, in said peaceful village ...
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The captivated gang stands before a large array of tasty smelling food.
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| Katara
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So, who has money?
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| Aang
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Uh, yeah ... that could be a problem.
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| Toph
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Well, I have a couple of sure-fire money-making ideas.
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| Sokka
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I like the way you think, Toph. What'll it be first? The ol' "shell game"? "Three tile monty"?
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| Katara
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[Arms crossed.] You guys! We said no more scamming, remember? I don't want to be chased out of another village!
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| Toph
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Heh, heh.
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| Sokka
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Fine. Street-corner singing it is, then! I'll probably bring in more money that way anyhow ... [He spritzes the back of his throat.]
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| Aang
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Um ... Sokka? Don't you remember what happened the last time you tried to sing for our supper?
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A singing super deformed Sokka is shown, while similarly super deformed villagers throw a collection of tomatoes and a cabbage at him.
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[Singing.] ... for my love is like ... a boomeraaang!
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| Sokka
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[Angry.] That's certainly not how I remember it!
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Suddenly, two small children run up.
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Help! Help! In the forest!
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| Little girl
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It's a m-m-monster!
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| Aang
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Whoops, it's probably just Appa ... I'd better clear things-
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A lamp lights above a pondering Sokka's head and he clasps a hand over Aang's mouth.
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| Aang
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Ummf!
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| Sokka
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Quiet, Aang! Don't you hear that? It's opportunity knocking ...
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| Little girl
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[Explaining to a crowd of Fire Nation citizens.] There was this loud, scary roar!
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| Little boy
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Then something huge and furry moved behind the bushes!
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| Sokka
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Oh, my stars! That sounds like a ferocious ... sky bison! Goodness gracious! You poor children! That thing could've bitten off your ears!
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| Fire Nation man #1
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Sky bison? Aren't they extinct?
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| Fire Nation man #2
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Are they dangerous? Will it attack our peaceful village?
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| Sokka
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[To Ming-Ming.] Didn't a sky bison abduct your grandmother?
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| Ming-Ming
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[Sobs.]
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| Fire Nation Man #3
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Did you hear? A sky bison abducted Ming-Ming's grandmother!
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| Fire Nation woman
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I'm sorry to hear about your grandma, Ming-Ming.
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| Ming-Ming's grandmother
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But ... I'm right here.
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| Sokka
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[To Ming-Ming's grandmother.] I read somewhere that they eat kittens for breakfast!
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| Katara
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[Whispering.] Enough already, Sokka! What are you up to?
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| Sokka
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Watch and learn, beloved sister. Watch and learn.
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| Toph
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Hoo-boy! Here we go!
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| Aang
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[Anxious.] But I don't think I like where this is going ...
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[Strolling back to the concerned citizens.] Pardon me, good citizens. Perhaps I may be of assistance. [He pulls out his sword.] I am Sokka, monster slayer! Tamer of wild beasts and all ferocious creatures that threaten peaceful villages!
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| Ming-Ming
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Oh mighty warrior-type stranger, please slay the sky bison and bring my grandmother back alive!
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| Ming-Ming's grandmother
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[Waving in the crowd.] Hey! I'm over here!
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[Placing an arm around an enamored Ming-Ming.] Fear not. I will protect your peaceful village from the ravenous creature lurking in the forest ... [Grinning broadly.] ... for a price!
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Toph grins while Aang and Katara look at each other, concerned.
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Shortly, in said forest ...
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The Fire Nation citizens and Sokka crouch in some bushes near a mysterious shadow.
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| Sokka
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[Pointing.] There is the monstrous, um ... monster! Stand back, villagers, while I do my thing. But have that money ready. This won't take long ... [He heads out, sword in hand.]
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| Ming-Ming
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Don't forget to rescue Grandma!
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| Ming-Ming's grandmother
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What's wrong with you, girl? I'm right here!
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| Sokka
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[Waving around his sword.] Kyai!! And Kyaai! Some more Kyaaaaai! [Whispers to the shadow.] Hey, Appa ... you could at least raise a paw ... or snarl once ... help me give these people a show, if you know what I mean ...
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ROWRR
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| Sokka
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That's more like it! [Shocked.] But that's ... .that's not Appa ... that's ...
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RRROWRRR
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| Sokka
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... an armadillo-bear!
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| Katara
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That thing's huge! Sokka is a goner! [Sobs.]
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| Aang
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Wait! Look! Here comes Appa!
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Appa bursts forward from the bushes and comes to a standoff with the armadillo-bear. Sokka quickly scurries away.
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| Armadillo-bear
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Grrrr!
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| Appa
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Grrrr!
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[Standing on back paws.] RRRRROAR!
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| Aang
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Go, Appa!
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Appa charges forward and headbutts the armadillo-bear in the chest. The armadillo bear crashes into a tree. Appa gets ready to charge again, and the frightened armadillo-bear quickly curls up into a ball. Appa stops to sniff the ball.
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| Toph
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Be careful, Appa! It could be playing opossum-bat!
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Appa bats the armadillo-bear ball into the air, sending it flying. Triumphant and happy villagers flood out of the bushes.
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| Aang
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Did you see that, Momo? Appa just saved Sokka! He saved everyone!
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| Villagers
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Hooray! The sky monster saved our village!
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| Ming-Ming
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Look! He has also rescued grandma!
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| Ming-Ming's grandmother
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I was never--oh, just forget it.
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| Sokka
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[Still frightened and hiding behind a tree.] Is ... is the armadillo-bear gone?
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| Katara
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Yes, it is, o "Tamer of Wild Beasts."
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Back in the village, a happy Appa is being fed by the grateful villagers. Another loud rumble can be heard.
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| Toph
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Hey ... do you guys hear that?
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| Aang
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I think it's Sokka's stomach!
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| Sokka
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Do you think you could get Appa to share some of that food?
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