Katara had been in a better mood these last few days, and had also been mentally prepared for what was going to happen today. She had similarly kept in mind that Ed had already had a bit of history with sword fighting, and she had to be on her toes. Everything she'd learned from Sokka and Nanashi was swimming in her head, and though her serenity inspired excursion with Billy and Renne had kept her focused, skill was something she would have to rely on. She knew that Nanashi would be nothing but serious in this lesson.

Katara walked across from Ed, her hands resting on her swords.