Look, the inner wall!
I can't believe we finally made it to Ba Sing Se in one piece.
Hey, don't jinx it!
We could still be attacked
by some giant exploding Fire Nation spoon.
Or find out the city's been submerged
in an ocean full of killer shrimp.
You been hitting the cactus juice again?
I'm just saying, weird stuff happens to us.
Don't worry, Aang. We'll find Appa.
It's such a big city.
He's a giant bison.
Where could someone possibly hide him?
Oh.
[sighing]
Back in the city. Great.
What's the problem? It's amazing!
Just a bunch of walls and rules.
You wait. You'll get sick of it in a couple of days.
I'm coming for you, buddy.
He's here. I can feel it.
Hello.
My name is Joo Dee.
I have been given the great honor
of showing the Avatar around Ba Sing Se.
And you must be Sokka, Katara, and Toph.
Welcome to our wonderful city.
Shall we get started?
Yes. We have information about the Fire Nation army
that we need to deliver to the Earth King immediately!
Great. Let's begin our tour.
And then I'll show you to your new home here.
I think you'll like it.
Gah!
Maybe you missed what I said.
We need to talk to the king about the war.
It's important.
You're in Ba Sing Se now. Everyone is safe here.
This is the lower ring.
What's that wall for?
Oh, Ba Sing Se has many walls.
There are the ones outside protecting us,
and the ones inside that help maintain order.
This is where our newest arrivals live,
as well as our craftsmen and artisans,
people that work with their hands.
It's so quaint and lively.
You do want to watch your step, though.
Why do they have all these poor people
blocked off in one part of the city?
This is why I never came here before.
I always heard it was so different
from the way the monks taught us to live.
I just want our new place to look nice,
in case someone brings home a lady friend.
This city is a prison.
I don't wanna make a life here.
Life happens wherever you are, whether you make it or not.
Now, come on. I found us some new jobs,
and we start this afternoon.
Look at them.
Firebenders, living right under everyone's nose.
Jet, you saw a man with a hot cup of tea.
It doesn't prove he's a Fire Bender.
And what if he is? Are we supposed to attack them?
I thought we were starting over here,
changing our ways.
We are.
When I get the evidence I need,
I'll report them to the police and let them handle it.
Okay?
This is the middle ring of Ba Sing Se.
Home to the financial district,
shops, and restaurants, and the university.
Yeah, we met a professor from Ba Sing Se University.
He took us to an ancient underground library
where we discovered information about the war
that is absolutely crucial for the King to hear!
Isn't history fascinating?
Look! Here's one of the oldest buildings
in the middle ring, Town hall.
Is that woman deaf?
She only seems to hear every other word I say.
It's called being handled.
Get used to it.
Well, you certainly look like official tea servers.
How do you feel?
Ridiculous.
Uh.
Does this possibly come in a larger size?
I have extra string in the back.
Have some tea while you wait.
Ugh!
This tea is nothing more than hot leaf juice!
Uncle, that's what all tea is!
How could a member of my own family
say something so horrible?
We'll have to make some major changes around here.
[gasping]
The upper ring is home to our most important citizens.
Your house is not too far from here.
What's inside that wall?
And who are the mean looking guys in robes?
Inside is the Royal Palace.
Those men are agents of the Dai Li,
the Cultural Authority of Ba Sing Se.
They are the guardians of all our traditions.
Can we see the king now?
Oh no!
One doesn't just pop in on the Earth King.
Here we are, your new home.
More good news.
Your request for an audience with the Earth King
is being processed and should be put through in about a month,
Much more quickly than usual.
A month?
Six to eight weeks, actually.