Ursa: "Yes, of course. I have seen him at a couple of formal events. I know my husband has worked with him." Ursa takes Azula and Zuko quickly departing. Zyger takes Macai and says goodbye to his friend Rokel. Agreeing to return to their discussion at a later time. Zyger and Macai jog back home while the run is beginning to set. Barely making it on time. 

They notice Eyre outside with his arms crossed. 

Eyre: "You both are not early, but it's just early enough for me to give the two of you a pass. How did your excursion go?"

Zyger decides to not mention Azula, not knowing what reaction it might cause. Especially since Macai met her after running off. Instead, he says, "We had a very good time. I saw my old friend Rokel and he showed Macai a new game that he really loved." Zyger knew Eyre did not care much for games and this would not get much of a reaction out of him.

Eyre responded, "Oh, yes of course. Well, thank you Zyger. You did a good job as always. Macai, back to business as usual. Let's see what you have learned since our last session." The son and father train, intensely as always. Constant sprinting, diving, evading, fire bending, and questions are asked (about the history of the Fire Nation and his family). The training continues at night while Macai is exhausted, but his father keeps pushing him.

Macai asks his father, "Dad, can I get a break? It's well past sunset."

Eyre: "We are going a bit longer from now on. Every time you reach a goal, we must raise the threshold. We must make sure that we are always one step ahead of the enemy. You can not afford to get lazy, not now. And you must know how to fight at night when you are at your weakest state."

The night continues while Eyre pushes his son, constantly training for the next hour. Then Eyre claps and responds, "Good, you have done enough for now. I grant you a five-minute break, then work on your homework. A good officer is a diligent one."

Macai retorts, "But dadddd, I have already gotten ahead on my homework this afternoon."

Eyre: "Well, get FURTHER ahead. Idleness is unacceptable, I already let you go to the park. And you are questioning me quite a lot today, what has gotten into you? That kind of behavior is not becoming of a sharp future general or admiral depending on the branch you pursue. I am biased towards the army, but I will give you an option."

Macai nods his head and Eyre bends and looks his son in the eye. Eyre coldly says, "Do not question me, that is not your place. Or I will bound you to this house for an entire week. Then if that is not enough, I will send you to the most strict school I can find in the Zyarri Mountains." Macai starts shaking and Eyre slaps his right arm as a warning to cut it out.

Macai returns to his room to work on homework and Eyre sits on his living room desk. Quickly pulling out a map and his strategy book as he analyzes his future battle plans. His wife Yosari sits beside him and rubs his shoulders. Eyre freezes, knowing there is a motive behind this action. Yosari: "Relax, you're stiff."

Eyre: "I am doing what I need to make him strong, so he can live up to our family name."

Yosari: "I know you are doing what you believe is best for him. You are the head of this house, so it is not my place to say how you should raise him. I know our roles and perspectives are different. But please, be a little more supportive. Tell him he is doing a good job and give credit where it's due."

Eyre reacts, "I do give credit where it's due, but I am not going to give him credit for doing mediocre things like completing daily chores."

Yosari sighs and requests, "Can you still tell him you love him and give him a hug every now and then? Just so he knows he is and feels wanted?"

Eyre responds, "I will consider that request." Yosari hugs Eyre and kisses him on his right cheek. Eyre smiles, "I love you and I love him. I will tell him a bit more when the time is right. I would love to spend time with you, but please let me finish this work first. It will take about an hour."

Yosari: "It can wait, you could do that in an hour from now."

Eyre: "No, it cannot. I will do this first. A warrior must have his priorities."

Yosari remarks, "Of course, General Eyre. My apologies." She bows in respect and departs. Eyre groans then resumes his work. Macai is getting ahead on his earth science work when his mother enters the room and hugs him. Macai smiles and pats his mom on the back.

Yosari: "Your father loves you, hopefully, he'll tell you that soon. But, he does." Macai doesn't say anything, not knowing how to respond. Yosari: "You are a great son. Very kind, obedient, intelligent, and thoughtful. Never forget who you are and do not compromise your character for others."

As Yosari gets up and prepares to leave, Macai stands up, "I love you, mom." She hugs him a second time, then leaves. Macai sits back down with more energy and motivation to complete his work. After finishing more extra assignments, Macai finally decides to go to bed. He looks out the window and wonders when the next time will be that he can see Azula. He tells himself that he will visit her palace every time he gets a shot, she has to be around some time.