''Small groups don't become big by accepting burdens'' The man said ''We aren't talking about sending you away but you will need to provide a demonstration before we can accept you as a full member'' He patted himself on the armor ''Let me show you the way to the nearest fire nation base tomorrow, you will get one day to prepare and then we shall see what you make of it''

''So join Magrus at dawn'' The man in the white coat said, apparently that being the name of trident beard ''....after you are done speaking with that boy at least'' the journey through the woods had not gone unnoticed. 
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Ran shook his head ''Sister, I know you desire to prove yourself and...eh have fun but please consider this'' he said, trying to reign her in somewhat ''Should the two of us be captured then the enemy will have acquired valuable hostages, the whole mission would fail if we did'' Part of Ran's reasoning was logical but he also wanted to protect his sister from the dangers of going into pirate territory with only him by his side ''I am more then willing to accept your plan to raid the base through those passages but I insist a battalion or at least a squad accompanies us''