Shui was in the process of setting the table for the Admiral and his daughter as they walked in. She bowed politely and gave a kind smile. She hated this man with every inch of her, but he brought good custom to her mothers shop and thats what mattered. Also if she were to say anything out of line he would probably just have her killed. Like they did with her father. "Welcome, Admiral Zhao" Shui said bowing politely then turning to the young woman who accompanied him. She froze momentarily as she was bowing to her, then quickly shook her head "And welcome to you too, Lady Zhao." She said politely once again. She didnt know this girls name and even if she did, it would be wrong to call her by her first name upon their first meet. "Your favourite spot is ready for you whenever you wish to take a seat" Shui smiled and bowed, gesturing to the table by the big window that opened up the the beautiful garden that accompanied the tea room. It was adorned with many of the Admirals favourite excuisit buns and cakes and of course, his favourite tea.

Shui made her way back into the kitchen to see her mother shaking. She gave her a hug. She got like this whenever anyone important came in. If they got food poisoning or drank something they disliked they could shut her down in the blink of an eye or even just because they felt like it. This was why Shui hated the Fire Nation. It was all one sided. So long as you had money and an important name, you would be fine, anyone else? Well they have to suffer.