What do you think of my little operation here?
It's very impressive Mr. Sato.
Please, call me Hiroshi. So, I understand you're dirt-poor.
Young man, it is nothing to be ashamed of. I too came from humble beginnings. Why, when I was your age I was a shoe-shiner and all I had to my name was an idea: The Sato Mobile. Now I was fortunate enough to meet someone who believed in me and my work ethic. He gave me the money I needed to get my idea of the ground and I build the entire Future Industries empire from that one selfless loan.
Asami SatoDad, stop bragging. Just tell Mako the good news.
Well, my daughter passionately told me all about your hard-earned success in the Pro-Bending Arena, and about your team's current financial stumbling block. Now I'd hate to see you lose your chance at winning the championship, just because you're short a few yuans. That's why I'm going to sponsor the Fire Ferrets in the tournament.
Asami Sato
He's serious. My dad is going to cover your ante for the championship pot.
That... that is good news!
There's just one catch; you all have to wear the Future Industries logo on your uniforms.
I'll tattoo it on my chest if you want, sir!
Sponsoring our team, supporting the Avatar, it was all just a big cover.
Yes, and the most difficult part was watching my daughter traipse around with a firebending street rat like you! [He and the Lieutenant approach them]
Asami
Dad, stop! [Hiroshi turns to see her; sadly] Why?
[Ashamed] Sweetie, I wanted to keep you out of this for as long as I could, but now that you know the truth, please forgive me. These people, these benders, they took away your mother, the love of my life. They’ve ruined the world. But with Amon we can fix it and build a perfect world together. We can help people like us, everywhere. [Takes off one of his gloves and offers it to her] Join me, Asami. [Asami hesitates then grabs the glove and puts it on]
Asami
I love you, Dad. [She electrocutes her father, knocking him out, and then easily defeats the Lieutenant]
(To Tenzin) Wake up! (Slaps him in the face which wakes him up)
Man, I had this awful dream that Korra was taken by this evil bloodbender. So weird.
Asami
Bolin, that really happened. He knocked us out.
Are you serious? where is he? is he here right now?
SSaikhan
Tarrlok is gone. I'll alert the whole force
We've been only been out for a while. But we can still pick up Tarrlok's trail
It could lead us to Korra! Let's go. (They left)
Asami
Where's Varrick? We should've closed our deal an hour ago.
Would you relax? This place is great. And the best part about it? Eska doesn't know I'm here.
[Eska and Desna enter, along with a few Water Tribe soldiers]
Eeyah. I wasn't hiding. Hey, hey-hey, hey.
I'm not on the hunt for you. Currently.
We search for Varrick. Our father wishes him to stand trial.
Asami
What did he do?
He is a traitor to the Water Tribe, along with our aunt and uncle.
Asami
What?
Korra's parents were arrested?
Yes. Your powers of deduction are impressive.
WTWater Tribe soldier
Varrick's not here.
Very well. Desna, let us continue our search elsewhere. [to Bolin] Boyfriend! Bow to me when I exit.
Yes, yes, my sweet koala-otter.
You are so cute when you grovel.
Asami
Don't let her treat you that way! Stand up for yourself.
I tried to break up with her, but Mako gave me terrible advice! Thank you Mako!
Wait, how are your girl problems my fault?
Asami
Bolin, you need to be honest with her. Tell her how you really feel.
(unseen, muffled) Honesty is for fools, kid!
If you wanna ditch this girl, then make yourself scarce. Disappear, like I did!
Asami
...Where are you?
Somewhere Unalaq will never find me. (his face pops out of the stuffed platypus-bear's mouth) Inside Ping-Ping! How we doin'?
The coast is clear. You can come out.
No way, mister. Not until I know it's absolutely 157 percent safe. (Zhu Li's hand appears and hands him a cup of tea) Ahh, thank you Zhu Li.
Asami
Your assistant's in there too?
Zhu Li never leaves my side. (drinks the tea, then spits it out) Blecch, blech! You forgot the honey!
(muffled) Sorry, sir. There isn't any in here.
No honey?! We're in a bear, for crying out loud!
Guys, hey!! Whattaya think? Varrick Industries built this prison, and I had this cell made special. I had a feeling I'd end up here, one day. (grins) Zhu Li, come on! We got guests! Whip up a pot of that green tea I love!
Zhu Li's in prison with you?
Of course! I don't go anywhere without my assistant. Do you?
(angrily) We're not interested in your tea, and this isn't a friendly visit.
Don't tell me you guys are still mad about everything that happened?! I did some good things, too! Korra, who warned you about Unalaq? I did. (Korra looks guilty) Bolin, who got you into the movers? I did. (Bolin looks guilty) Asami, who saved your company? I did. (Asami looks guilty) Mako, who got you thrown in jail? I did! (Mako looks angry) Oh, yeah, I guess that was a bad thing.
Asami Sato
You stole everything from me, and you tried to kidnap the President! Those are pretty bad, too.
I wasn't going to hurt him, I just needed to start a war! Well, a bigger war.
Well, we're gonna end it! Where's all the stuff you stole from Asami?
The Future Industries stuff? It's on my battleship.
Of course I do! I bought the first one they made! Named her the Zhu Li.
You named your battleship after your assistant?
Yep! They're both cold, heartless war machines.
[After Kuon refuses to become an Air Nomad]
In my head I saw that playing out very differently.
Asami
Maybe we should have stayed and tried harder to convince him to join us.
Or we could've thrown him into a potato sack and forced him into the ship.
That's how they got me to join the United Forces.
No, we can't coerce people. [pause] Or throw them in potato sacks. They must come freely. But not to worry, there are plenty of other airbenders out there who will be happy to come with us once they find out what the Air Nation's all about.
[cut to a montage of Tenzin trying to convince various people]
[to a mother] When your son becomes a master, he'll get tattoos all over his body, just like me.
[to a fat man eating meat] There's nothing more nutritious than our vegetarian diet.
[to a fashionable lady] I can tell that you're going to love wearing our ancient airbender robes. They're very breathable.
[in a speed montage] You'll never have to worry about your worldly possessions again because you won't have any. [door slams shut] You'll get to shave your head! [door slams shut] Your best friend will be a giant bison!
[back in the airship] I really thought I had that last guy. Who doesn't want a bison as their best friend?
Asami
Mako! Bolin! You're okay. Where have you been?
We chased Kai... Train... Slipped away... Lower ring... Slept in trash pile... Met our family... Grandma, tears... Mako's scarf... Earth queen lying.
Asami
Can you interpret that?
The Earth Queen's been secretly taking airbenders and forcing them into her army.
She was lying. I knew it I swear, the next time I see her...
Sorry we're late, everyone.
Asami
What are you doing here?
Great question, Asami. I mean, what are any of us doing here? Wow. Food for thought. Anyhoo, how's our company doing?
Asami
You mean my company? Future Industries reverted back to me after you plotted to abduct the president.
Allegedly plotted to abduct the president. Never convicted.
Uh, that's because you escaped prison.
No, the universe decided to set me free. So I looked up my old friend Suyin here, pitched her a few ideas, and bam! We're in business together.
Varrick's heading up my new technology division.
I've seen the future, and the future is magnets! I'm working on a high-speed rail that'll revolutionize transportation and shipping as we know it. But that's not all! I'm...
All right, enough! I'm trying to keep the Avatar safe, and you're harboring a criminal?
Ease up, Lin. Sure, Varrick's made a few mistakes in his past, but that doesn't mean he should pay for it the rest of his life. My chef was a pirate, but now he's a culinary master. People change.
You haven't. [storms out]
Asami Sato
Um, so what happened to you two? Where have you been?
We were captured by Zaheer and taken to Ba Sing Se. We were there when the Earth Queen was overthrown.
What? How did you escape?
What? Why would he do that?
Because he wanted us to find you and deliver a message.
Zaheer's on his way to the Northern Air Temple, as we speak. He says he's gonna wipe out the new Air Nation, and everything in it... unless you turn yourself over to him.
(angrily) Zaheer's threatening innocent lives just to get to me!
(darkly) He's already taken out the Earth Queen. I don't think he bluffs.
Drop your staff and surrender yourself! (long pause) Don't make me come get you!
(via radio) Mako! What's going on?
They're here, but so is the lavabender!
Tell Ghazan to let the Airbenders go!
Not until you turn yourself over. This isn't a negotiation! (long pause, Zaheer raises his radio) Wipe them out!
No! Wait! I'm coming. (she walks towards them)
(into his radio) Stand down.
(smirks) And don't bother trying to Metalbend out of these. They're platinum. (she pushes Korra towards Zaheer)
(to Ghazan, via radio) We have her.
Asami
It's okay, Tenzin. We're about to get you out of here-
(deflects her attack with Firebending and grabs his radio) Korra! It was a trick, they're not here! Don't turn yourself over!
(to Zaheer, furious) We had a deal!
(to Lin, via radio) Chief, get Korra outta there, now!
(to her team) Go, go, go!
Asami
[Pushing a stack of letters across the table] I came to return these.
Asami
Stop writing me. I never want to see or hear from you again. [She rises to leave]
Please, just let me say one thing, then I'll never contact you again.
[Asami stands still for a moment, then sits back down, not looking her father in the eye]..
I can't forgive myself for all the horrible things I've done. And I never expect you to forgive me. I tore our family apart, and destroyed our good name. But in a life of regret, you're the one thing I look back on that makes me smile. I just want you to know I'm so proud of you, Asami. You are the greatest thing I ever created.
Asami
When I first came here, it was because I wanted to tell you face to face that I never wanted to see or hear from you again. I wanted my words to hurt you so that you would know how you hurt me.
Asami
But when I saw you, it wasn't anger I felt. It was sadness. You tainted our past and destroyed our future together.
Asami
I'm not sure I'll ever be able to forgive you. But that doesn't mean I shouldn't try.
[She reaches down to her bag and pulls out a small Pai Sho board]
Asami
I thought we could play some Pai Sho. Like we used to.
[A smile appears on his face] Nothing...would make me happier.
[to her engineer] I need more power! They're cutting in! More power!
Asami Sato
We need to get out of here.
Asami Sato
[noticing chunks of ice falling free] We have to go, now!
Almost there... almost there!
Asami Sato
DAD, NOW!
Goodbye, Asami. I love you.
Asami Sato
DAD!!
[Sadly] Hiroshi's plan worked. There's our opening.
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