[He feels a knot tighten inside him. A man on his knees begging for help, and Aang has a very little hope it can work this time. Still... he takes a deep breath, and he speaks in a calm and controlled voice.]
You don't owe me anything. Just stay still.
[And he concentrates as he steps closer to the kneeling Tahno, with his eyes closed. He places one finger on Tahno's forehead, and with his other hand he touches his chest. And he prays he can reach it this time.]
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You don't owe me anything. Just stay still.
[And he concentrates as he steps closer to the kneeling Tahno, with his eyes closed. He places one finger on Tahno's forehead, and with his other hand he touches his chest. And he prays he can reach it this time.]