Wow, that sounds really nice, Suki. I didn't know the village on Kyoshi Island was so close.

[Mixing ingredients...] Our village would always do a big coming of age ceremony for the girls - sixteen wasn't as big of a deal for the boys, since they had the ice running ceremony. We would have a big feast, and if the girl wasn't engaged, there would be games for the guys to show off. But before the feast the mom and all the women close to the girl will bring her into a private tent and make the most complex and beautiful braids that they can. [And tease her horribly about 'becoming a woman.']

Actually, I was wondering... [mix, mix] ...if we're still here, when it's my turn in July.. if you'd be willing to help me with that.