Saved from shore

-----To begin, I would like to state I am aging all the characters up. This is so I can ignore later time frames, Aang will remain twelve however. The only thing I ever hated about Avatar The last airbender was the fact that all the series events took place within a year. I want to make the events last longer than just a year. Back to the story, if you have notes on how Azula show act tell me cause I don't think I can nail her personality.-----

The scarf girl showed up two days before the ships arrived. She seemed fine, except she seemingly ran out of paper. It wasn't anything bad. In total with her arriving there was 14 people on the beach. It seemed most of what remained were either the skilled or the cooperative.

The ships were not the standard fleet. The head ship that landed at the shore was massive. Having the royal insignia was a clear indicator. It seemed Someone of the royal family had come to get us personally. As the the ship released its siege landing gear. I could see the people standing inside.

Azula stepped out of the shadows followed by a servant of some kind. "Presenting Princess Azula, May you all feel grateful!"

I rolled my eyes slightly, Azula met my own eyes. The look of murder she had seemed entirely directed at me. I looked around and saw a few of the other prodigies bow, kneel or salute. So the fact I was the only one who didn't certainly meant some red flags. Specifically the deadly kind!

"Welcome your highness, My name is Orin. The best of the 'all the prodigies.'" I put extra emphasis on the all, knowing she counted as one as well. She wouldn't kill me yet, but I was pretty sure she started planning something the moment she stared daggers into me. So I dived into the deep end...

The priest trainee spoke up, "I also salute the Royal princess, my name is Hio. Some lack respect, I am sure it will be fixed in the rand tournament."

Azula smiled his way, and begun speaking. "No need to announce all your names. I have all you paperwork after all. Good to see a decent number of you survived the test. My father has always been a bit ridiculous with his test."

She shoved the blame onto her father, which was odd. I guess she was trying to make amends with the ones that looked like they wanted to kill her. The guy who was starved looked like he was gonna explode after all...Which meant me not bowing like the others meant a lot more. If the hateful ones can bow, it meant they fear her. Me not bowing showed not only not respecting her, but also not fearing her.

I smiled, I wasn't bad by any means. However getting to punch Azula in her face was very much possible. After that I could then work on saving and correcting her path in the future. She spoke again still staring at me. I waved while she spoke.

"You all will have the chance to eat, wash and train on the ship. We will head to the Volcanic palace for the last test. While on the ship you will work as servant, Each of the high ranking staff will be able to chose one of you. Since there seems a good number of you I will pick two of you to be mine. This is also a test mind you. Show your dedication and respect toward your 'superiors.'"

She turned away with a perfect 180 heel spin. It was impressive, but the emphasis on the word superiors was clearly directed at me. I could see her whisper a command to the person who announce her presence earlier and she left.

"Orin and Hio, you will be the princess's aids at this time. Wait during the calling, I will guide you after. Make sure you serve her well. For the rest of you when someone calls your name walk over to them."

The priest walked over to me, "I thought you were smart, unfortuantely it seems I was wrong."

"Meh, I don't bow to those who don't earn my respect. Azula is only a leader in name, just saying."

He eyed me with something in between concern and pity. "Do you not care for your own life?"

"Azula is on a pedestal, so my actions are strange and foreign. Why do you think she chose us?"

He didn't move his hands from their fold positions, however it was clear he was a bit uncomfortable. "You are smart, and very dangerous. I hope you don't snap your spider's silk."

I looked at him, "What is that metaphor?"

"It refers to a man who climbed out of the abyss, by a spider's silk. It means that you are treading on a dangerous path and at anytime, you may fall."

"Hmmm, That actually is good advice..." I was being a little arrogant, I wasn't unstoppable. I could survive a fight. However I can't fight while asleep and I could always be poisoned. It was best to be cautious of any drinks. I would need to make sure Lime was safe. Azula could always hurt him in my stead. I would reel my actions in slightly. I should actually check Azula's relationship bar...

I blurted out, "Wait, Wtf?"

The relationship bar for Azula changed, from 0-100 to a new version. It happened so quickly it surprised me. Her relationship however...

"What is it?" Hio asked me raising a brow.

"Just thought what am I gonna do about my buddy Lime." I patted Lime on the back. He was sleeping somewhat soundly on the ground.

"Hmmm, yeah, you might have a tough time with him. I remember him being in a cage when we first arrived here. I don't think he will fit in one now. I also suspect you don't want hm in one now."

I shrugged and then nodded. We didn't speak anymore. I was a little too busy with thinking about wtf I was supposed to do with the Relationship bar.Each person had three stats including animals. I could understand that Lime had an obedience stat, but Azula had one too. Not to mention the fact she had a psyche stat. Each person had a Reputation, Affection, and applicable 3rd personal stat. Azula however had a little extra, which meant a big problem...

What would happen if I forced her psyche to 0? Or even negative? Was her psyche stat the thing that would drive her insane? Why was their a forth notification that relayed her position. What did that stat mean? Could I make her position rise or fall? Like make her fire lord early? Or could I get her stripped of her current position.

I really did need to make sure I didn't do something regrettable.

-----Currently I have two ideas for the psyche bar. One is MC purposefully lowers it to change her personality. Or monitors it so she doesn't have mental breakdowns that cause trouble. Like say hurting someone or fucking up a mission. One has a direct correlation to the r-18 chapters in the future, and the other is connected to the plot of the future. I could do both technically, but that still has its own problems. Share your thoughts on it. Does MC purposefully ruin Azula or save her from breakdown.-----