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The Library

"I see you somehow recognize me. Yes, I am Wan Shi Tong. He Who Knows Ten Thousand Things. You are obivously humans, which, by the way, are no longer permitted in my study."

"What do you have against humans?" Aang asked. "Hm! Humans only learn to get the edge on other humans. Like that firebender who came here years ago, looking to destroy his enemy."

Wan Shi Tong was approaching Sokka, but you stood up, blocking his path towards him. "So you really believe that every single human wants to murder another? By believing that, you're missing an opportunity to learn about the more... Unique humans. Like The Professor, for example."

"Yup! I would just love to read every book here, and search every nook and cranny of this wonderful library! There's so much knowledge being stored in this place! Please, oh great knowledge spirit, allow us to explore your creation!" The Professor begged, "I'll lick every floor of this place if I have to!"

"..."
"What? I'm desperate!"

"Um, excuse me, great knowledge spirit?" Wan Shi Tong's head slowly moved a centimeter, creeping you out.  "We will not abuse the knowledge in your library, good spirit. You have my word."

You furrowed your eyebrows as Wan Shi Tong stared at you curiously. "Hmm... Very well. On one condition." He looked back at the group, "To prove your worth as scholars, you must contribute some worthwhile knowledge."

The Professor handed Wan Shi Tong a fancy book. Katara handed him a wanted bending scroll. Aang handed him a wanted poster. You bit your lip, knowing that the only items you had on you were your necklace and butterfly.

Then, you smirked.

You began to bend void, forming something similar to a small wave. You solidified it and gave it over to Wan Shi Tong. "That power of yours..." He placed his wing on top of your wave, making it disappear. He lifted up your cresent necklace. "How interesting..."

Huh?

Why did he touch your necklace?

Something... Something must've happened between him and Lso.

"Enjoy the library." Wan Shi Tong flew down to a lower part of the library. "How did you recognize him?" Katara asked, placing a hand on your shoulder. "What I need to know is how he recognized me."

"Maybe you should search this place on your own. Find out about yourself." She proposed, giving you a wave as she walked off.

You inhaled and exhaled, resting your hand on a bookshelf behind you.
You focused.

You were able to see the things around you, but the tinier details were harder to pick up on. "Toph sees through earthbending. Through her feet." You muttered, planting your feet firmly on the ground.

You could see everything.

Each tiny crack or faint fox footprint, the words inside every book. You felt energy creeping up your hands. Your hands...

You had always thought that void warping came from your fingertips and mind. But... When you included the rest of your body, you got stronger.

You managed to find something. "Băoshi." It was written in strange type of ink, hidden on a wall on a lower floor. Wan Shi Tong could be there.

"But I have to know."

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You landed in front of the wall with Băoshi written on it. As you took a closer look at it, you noticed the letters had a strange scent, and if you tilted your head a certain angle, they'd shimmer a crimson red.