The fishermen were out in full-force today. The main river that snaked through Wu Xing was the calmest it has ever been, allowing for schools of all types of fish to swim through it. Some had even sold their Pro-bending tickets just to partake in the prospect of a bountiful catch. Those people opted for the audio experience, which was not in short supply, what with handheld radios littering every fishing spot. While listening to it on the radio paled in comparison to the real thing, it was better than nothing. To the gambling bunch, which was a big majority of the fishing community, all that mattered was when the radio man’s voice announced the winner. 

“I’m betting my son’s tuition on the Pink Horned Kangaroos!” Lady Tsao said. 

“I refinanced my shack to go parlay on Orange Horned Eels and the Grey Snake Badgers to reach the finals!” Liu Bei chimed in. 

“You’re nuts old man!” Lady Tsao scoffed as she moved her fishing pole around impatiently. She had only casted her line five minutes ago and was already getting frustrated. “Those two teams won’t even get out of the first round!” 

“You know nothing, Tsao!” Liu Bei was the more patient fisher between the two, but at least Lady Tsao’s line had an actual lure on it. Liu Bei’s bait consisted of a paper looped around the hook that read: Free Fish Food! “The Pink Horned Kangaroos are a slippery team to bet on! Unpredictable! The Grey Snake Badgers are proven contenders from Republic City and the Orange Horned Eels are vastly underrated!” 

“You’re an idiot, Liu!” Lady Tsao was shouting now, flecks of spit showering the old man’s already shiny forehead. “Don’t come begging for a place to stay when the loan sharks repo everything you have!!!” 

Hokkan’s face contorted angrily at the two. “Would you both shut up!!! YOU’RE SCARING AWAY ALL OF THE FISH!!!” His voice was louder than both Lady Tsao and Liu Bei’s combined, loud enough to overpower the radio broadcast echoed about, and loud enough to make all the schools of fish in the vicinity to scatter away. “Okay, I’ve had enough…” 

Hokkan swatted his fishing pole aside then brought himself into an all too familiar waterbending stance. He outstretched his hand and felt the vast water particles branching out to everything they touched. When he felt he had a definitive grasp of the surrounding area, he brought up his other hand, shoveling out loads of fish that squirmed inside water bubbles. 

Lady Tsao’s mouth dropped to the floor as Liu Bei immediately tried snatching the nearest fish that floated in suspension above him. With as much grace as intended, Hokkan parted one section for himself, then directed the rest, until they hovered above the two fishermen. “Here, I’ve caught way too much for just one person!” As he lowered his hands, the fish rained down on both Lady Tsao and Liu Bei, who were immediately in contest to grab as much fish as they could before nearby fishermen swooped in like Lion Vultures. Hokkan made a toothy grin and gave a thumbs up. “Enjoy!”