And Katara was going to have yet another thing to be embarrassed about once she realized Kelly was older than she looked. There really was a lot she had to understand about the people on the ship.

"I'm sure I will," she said, taking the gift in her hands, still looking a little amazed. She hadn't expected anyone to get her anything. "And to be honest, I could use a bit of both. I could never NOT need advice, and considering the training I'm getting, I'll definitely need a good spar at least once a week."

"Thanks," she said, then looked thoughtful a moment. "Um, Kelly? I have a random question for you. What's Lafiel like?"