"Which one's that?" Katara asked.
Sokka and Aang crept closer, peering over the edge of the dune. Leaving Katara and Zuko alone together roused fears of battles, explosions, and general aggrieved Bending.
"Triple-distilled soy," Zuko said. "Four drops. Then one flake of the chili."
Katara hmmed. "And a splash of seal blood vinegar."
"XO sauce!" Zuko objected.
"Let me try it."
A pause.
"Not bad," Katara allowed. "All right. We add that after the vinegar but before the garum."
Zuko nodded.
Sokka and Aang crawled away, flashing each other thumbs-up.
The evening's barbecue was off to a very promising start.
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