palindrome
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Tong
May 5, 2006 21:43:03 GMT -5
Post by palindrome on May 5, 2006 21:43:03 GMT -5
Man, I'm already in love with Tang. ^_^ Toph is so cute and tough and shy, and Aang's so friendly and sweet to her...I melted when he left and she started crying. *hearts* They need to be together. And then it's just a plus that Katara will be free to pursue Zuko.
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Gotterdammerung
Casual Zuko
sorry. i'm fresh out of the ability to care.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 21:50:05 GMT -5
Post by Gotterdammerung on May 5, 2006 21:50:05 GMT -5
I think it's a bit early to start pairing her off with Aang considering they didn't go for any kind of romantic tone with his and Toph's interactions this episode. However, I think the telling factor will be if they try to play any sort of jealousy or rivalry with Toph and Katara in upcoming episodes.
Which...I more or less hope not since I hate love triangles.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 21:51:02 GMT -5
Post by cami on May 5, 2006 21:51:02 GMT -5
It would be so cute if Toph started crushing on Sokka -- and decided to try to make him jealous by flirting with Aang.. and then we get to watch Aang run around trying not to let her flirting send the wrong message to Katara, while dodging Sokka's teasing about his new girlfriend Toph..
Wow -- that was a convoluted thought!!
Right now I'm with amiraelizabeth.. this pair would be a bit cheesy based upon the reasons given so far -- It could happen but I'm not ready to jump ship yet -- Kataang has been hinted at for a reason - we just don't know what that reason is yet..
Edit: Hey is my "theory" the sort of love triangle you hate Gotterdammerung??
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Gotterdammerung
Casual Zuko
sorry. i'm fresh out of the ability to care.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 21:52:16 GMT -5
Post by Gotterdammerung on May 5, 2006 21:52:16 GMT -5
OMG, cami. That would be hilarious. I really like that idea. Also, I could so see Toph having a crush on Sokka. Hmm, perhaps I should take this over to the Toph/Sokka thread.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:00:14 GMT -5
Post by cami on May 5, 2006 22:00:14 GMT -5
Man, I'm already in love with Tang. ^_^ Toph is so cute and tough and shy, and Aang's so friendly and sweet to her...I melted when he left and she started crying. *hearts* They need to be together. And then it's just a plus that Katara will be free to pursue Zuko. While I'm all for tearful good-byes.. I think she was crying because she was being overprotected by her father again, when she really wanted to be able to explore her earthbending as herself -- not as the blind bandit.. and be respected for her abilities..
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:00:26 GMT -5
Post by Chibi Chan-o on May 5, 2006 22:00:26 GMT -5
This is a good pairing. They're the same age and they both seem to have a lot of energy. I officially support Tang and Zutara!!
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:13:03 GMT -5
Post by Amira on May 5, 2006 22:13:03 GMT -5
;DYes they are the same age. Yes they have energetic personalities. So do I and my best male friend. But we aren't in a relationship and nor will we ever be. Until the writers do otherwise, the only romantic notions suggested for Aang is Katara (definitely on his part...did we forget the prisoner discussion and all the other evidence. And quite possibly on hers as well).
Hey, if Zuko joins the group Toph could possibly crush on him. They both have quick-tempers, are strong fighters, have over bearing parents that don't understand them, both are from nobility (or at least are rich), both are strong with their elements, both have assumed alternate identities, etc. So is that Zuph or Toko?? ;D
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Youkai-Slayer
Wolf Sokka
Patron Goddess and Ambassador of Zutara
I would rather support what SHOULD have happened than what DID happen. ~Yiceman
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:21:18 GMT -5
Post by Youkai-Slayer on May 5, 2006 22:21:18 GMT -5
My theory on why Kataang exists: Aang needed to be provided with the motivation to fulfill his destiny as Avatar. He was hesitant to do it but went along with it to please Katara whom he loves and who believes the Avatar can stop the war.
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Gotterdammerung
Casual Zuko
sorry. i'm fresh out of the ability to care.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:31:16 GMT -5
Post by Gotterdammerung on May 5, 2006 22:31:16 GMT -5
While I think Katara's love and support means a lot to Aang in his quest to fulfill become a fully-realized Avatar, I'd be extremely hesistant to say pleasing Katara is his motivation or even a major motivating factor. Aang is an extremely empathetic and caring person and even if he had never met Katara (and been released from the iceberg some other way) I think that he still would have dedicated himself to doing what he could to improve the world for the sake of the world and its people. He didn't want to be the Avatar when he was first informed that he was because he was a child who saw his whole world changing for the worse, but he's been carrying around a sense of guilt over his hundred year absence from his duties from the beginning and that has nothing to do with his feelings for Katara. It has to do with his sense of responsibility, which as playful and young as he is, is very strong.
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Yang Fishy
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Firebending General of the Zutarian Army
all that rises must fall, all that is born must die, all that is gathered will be scattered
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:31:48 GMT -5
Post by Yang Fishy on May 5, 2006 22:31:48 GMT -5
This is Toph, observe: Now we know she wasn't Aang/Katara's daughter like some predicted or the next Avatar in the cycle. Remember the Swamp showed us images of those who we love but in Aang's case it was someone who he was going to meet in his future. Aang's going to love her in the far future but their infatuation could be cut short by death...
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Gotterdammerung
Casual Zuko
sorry. i'm fresh out of the ability to care.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:34:05 GMT -5
Post by Gotterdammerung on May 5, 2006 22:34:05 GMT -5
Well actually it was people that they loved and who were important to them and whom they lost. Which does not bode well for Toph since then the implication that just like the swamp was showing Aang that he would meet her and she would be important, it was also theoretically showing him that she will be lost.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:34:41 GMT -5
Post by avatarfan on May 5, 2006 22:34:41 GMT -5
I LOVE THEM TOGETHER
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:35:33 GMT -5
Post by Amira on May 5, 2006 22:35:33 GMT -5
And the love he would have for her could be a dear friend and teacher. I love my guy friends and would be devastated if I lost one of them.
I'm not saying it would be an upset for Toph and Aang, it would be a good alternate pairing and the one I'd want to see if Katara and Aang didn't happen, however the only reasons so far that I've heard supporting Toph and Aang are they are the same age and have energetic personalities and this pairing would pave the way for Zutara. Hardly ringing endorsements of such a pair considering just one episode ago Aang was in a prisoner group therapy session stressing over how to reveal his feelings for Katara.
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Tong
May 5, 2006 22:46:01 GMT -5
Post by cami on May 5, 2006 22:46:01 GMT -5
I don't think that Toph is going to die -- not unless Nick decides to send a message to kids about the dangers of running away from home..
I was one of those people who thought that girl might be Aang's daughter -- but then someone else suggested that she might be his first airbending student -- ironic that it's the other way around..
I don't think any of the rules that applied to the others in the swamp necessarily applies to Aang's vision.. Hue specifically said that the swamp shows you visions of people you've loved and lost and shows you that they're not really gone.. or something along those lines..
1. Aang had never met the person in his vision -- doesn't fit the "rules" of the swamp.
2. Aang was specifically sent into the swamp -- most likely to experience his vision.. so he would "know" Toph when he saw her..
Edit: You don't need to be reassured that the people you've loved and lost are still with you through a vision when you've never even met the person.. should they return to the swamp, Aang would probably see Gyatso or something..
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Youkai-Slayer
Wolf Sokka
Patron Goddess and Ambassador of Zutara
I would rather support what SHOULD have happened than what DID happen. ~Yiceman
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Tong
May 5, 2006 23:03:10 GMT -5
Post by Youkai-Slayer on May 5, 2006 23:03:10 GMT -5
Awww man I don't want Toph to die. I like her.
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