Oh damn, this is wonderful. Sexy and evocative, and about as in character as you could get :D
I have to say also I really love the portrait you paint of Azula here-- despite being involved in the Machiavellian power struggle that is her family she's still undeniably human and needs to know that there's someone, at least, who still cares about her. Her approach to Ty Lee is both characteristically manipulative and in another way almost loving and desperate. Ty Lee will stay by her side to the end, and even Azula can acknowledge the importance of this.
Re: Loyalty 3
I have to say also I really love the portrait you paint of Azula here-- despite being involved in the Machiavellian power struggle that is her family she's still undeniably human and needs to know that there's someone, at least, who still cares about her. Her approach to Ty Lee is both characteristically manipulative and in another way almost loving and desperate. Ty Lee will stay by her side to the end, and even Azula can acknowledge the importance of this.