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* BlatantLies: Sokka claims to a citizen from the Fire Nation colonies. Piando reveals at the end he wasn't fooled and tells him not to use his real name when pretending to be a Fire Nation citizen.
** Toph denies missing Sokka when he returns, turning to hide her LuminescentBlush.
* BoringButPractical: Sokka's skill at reading maps proves to be this given that he is the only one of the main characters know how to and without him, they have no idea where there are.
** Toph denies missing Sokka when he returns, turning to hide her LuminescentBlush.
* BoringButPractical: Sokka's skill at reading maps proves to be this given that he is the only one of the main characters know how to and without him, they have no idea where there are.
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* RealityEnsues: Have only had one day of lessons under him, Sokka had no chance of victory against Piandao. When he disarms Sokka, while blinded by sand, he makes it clear how much he was holding back.
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*** We also learn later on that Zuko trained under Master Piandao, meaning he passed the test too, and Zuko's true kind-hearted nature is already hinted at in flashbacks (although it could also just mean that Piandao didn't want to piss off Ozai).
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* DeadpanSnarker: Fittingly, Piandao is at least as snarky as Sokka.
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* EccentricMentor: Piandao's approach is strange, and rarely involves actually picking up the sword, being more focused on opening his student's mind. Yet, as both Sokka and Zuko (a previous student of his) demonstrate, it turns out brilliant - if unconventional - swordsmen.
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* HonorBeforeReason: Sokka confesses that he lied about his origins--while the rest of his team, including the avatar, are in the room with him. As far as they know, Piandao is loyal to his country, and certainly has the ability to take down a group of kids, or at least reveal their presence in the Fire Nation to the Fire Lord. Sokka's confession compromised his teammates' identities, not just his own.
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* HonorBeforeReason: Sokka confesses that he lied about his origins--while the rest of his team, including the avatar, are in the room with him. As far as they know, Piandao is loyal to his country, and certainly has the ability to take down a group of kids, or at least reveal their presence in the Fire Nation to the Fire Lord. Sokka's confession compromised his teammates' identities, not just his own.
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* HonorBeforeReason: Sokka confesses that he lied about his origins--while the rest of his team, including the avatar, are in the room with him. As far as they know, Piandao is loyal to his country, and certainly has the ability to take down a group of kids, or at least reveal their presence in the Fire Nation to the Fire Lord. Sokka's confession compromised his teammates' identities, not just his own.
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per Trope Repair Shop, Jerkass Facade is being cut in favor of Hidden Heart Of Gold / Jerk With A Heart Of Gold.
* HiddenHeartOfGold: Toph admits to the others that she misses Sokka. When he finally comes back, she snarks about the others missing him and claims to barely be aware he was even gone.
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* JerkassFacade: Toph admits to the others that she misses Sokka. When he finally comes back, she snarks about the others missing him and claims to barely be aware he was even gone.
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* RealPlaceBackground: The waterfall that Piandao gets Sokka to paint is [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gullfoss Gullfoss]] in Iceland.
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* HeartIsAnAwesomePower: While trying to cheer him up, the others say Sokka is good at reading maps, but he considers this pity. Later while he's gone, Aang and Katara openly struggle trying to figure out where on a map they are.
* JerkassFacade: Toph admits to the others that she misses Sokka. When he finally comes back, she snarks about the others missing him and claims to barely be aware he was even gone.
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* SecretTestOfCharacter: SecretTestOfCharacter:
** The Master knew Sokka was from the Water Tribe but he tested hishonesty.honesty.
** Upon arriving, Sokka was told that he would have to prove his worth in order to receive training. Rather than brag about his experiences or abilities, Sokka demonstrates sincere humility, which is exactly what Piandao wanted and what a number of others seeking training apparently failed to do.
** The Master knew Sokka was from the Water Tribe but he tested his
** Upon arriving, Sokka was told that he would have to prove his worth in order to receive training. Rather than brag about his experiences or abilities, Sokka demonstrates sincere humility, which is exactly what Piandao wanted and what a number of others seeking training apparently failed to do.
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* TheReveal: Master Piandao's final gift to Sokka is a white lotus tile for pai sho, which the audience, but not the characters, know means he's a member of the Brotherhood and ally of the Avatar.
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''[[caption-width-right:333:Sokka duels Piandao after revealing that he's from the Water Tribe.]]''
''[[caption-width-right:333:Sokka duels Piandao after revealing that he's from the Water Tribe.]]''
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After the Gaang use bending to stop a forest fire caused by a falling meteorite, Sokka feels OvershadowedByAwesome and expresses his frustration at being the weakest member of the group. Deciding that he needs to be cheered up, the group goes on a shopping spree, and Sokka hears of a MasterSwordsman that lives nearby, known as Master Piandao. Katara, Aang, and Toph urge Sokka to seek training from him, as much for his sake as for the Gaang's.
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After the members of the Gaang use bending to stop a forest fire caused by a falling meteorite, Sokka feels OvershadowedByAwesome and expresses his frustration at being the weakest member of the group. Deciding that he needs to be cheered up, the group goes on a shopping spree, and Sokka hears of a MasterSwordsman that lives nearby, known as Master Piandao. Katara, Aang, and Toph urge Sokka to seek training from him, as much for his sake as for the Gaang's.
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My mistake, wrong trope
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* CombatPragmatist: Piandao actually ''encourages'' fighting like this, and compliments Sokka during their duel for doing things like [[IHaveTheHighGround attacking from higher ground]] and [[AHandfulForAnEye flinging dirt into his eyes.]]
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* CombatPragmatist: Piandao actually ''encourages'' fighting like this, and compliments Sokka during their duel for doing things like [[IHaveTheHighGround attacking from higher ground]] ground and [[AHandfulForAnEye flinging dirt into his eyes.]]
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* CombatPragmatist: Piandao actually ''encourages'' fighting like this, and compliments Sokka during their duel for doing things like attacking from higher ground and flinging dirt into his eyes.
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* CombatPragmatist: Piandao actually ''encourages'' fighting like this, and compliments Sokka during their duel for doing things like [[IHaveTheHighGround attacking from higher ground ground]] and [[AHandfulForAnEye flinging dirt into his eyes.]]
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* PrisonsAreGymnasiums: Iroh's subplot used to be the trope image.
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* PrisonsAreGymnasiums: Iroh's subplot used to be the trope image.Iroh is seen working out in prison.
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Sokka did not master swordfighting in a day or two. He completed basic training in a day or two, yes, but he's ultimately out on the world to continue his training, according to Piandao.
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* InstantExpert: We are to believe Sokka mastered sword fighting in a day or two.
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Aang, Toph and Katara spend the day barefoot and lounging around whilst waiting for Sokka to return. They complain that it's too hot to do anything productive (Aang has also [[ShirtlessScene taken off his shirt]]), and that with Sokka gone there's no one to be in charge of the schedule, so it's pretty clear that they just want to relax.
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misuse. this trope is for pretending to know all along
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* KnewItAllAlong: Piandao knew full well Sokka was Water Tribe the second he heard Sokka's name. He still teaches the teenager because Piandao values the sharing of knowledge, and believes the knowledge should be for everyone regardless of nations. Being a member of the White Lotus society supporting the Avatar's return, Piandao would also know who Aang was by first sight too.
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it's not clear why they decided to shed their footwear here
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Aang, Toph and Katara spend the day barefoot and lounging around whilst waiting for Sokka to return.
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** Aang as well. At least neither can do it on the spot.
** Aang as well. At least neither can do it on the spot.
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**Katara. Aang as well. At least neither can do it on the spot.
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* CoolOldGuy: Piandao and Iroh
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* CoolOldGuy: Piandao and IrohIroh.
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* IJustWantToBeBadass: For the first time, the audience really sees just how much Sokka's being the only non-Bender in the group discourages him.
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* ScoobyStack: Katara and Aang.Aang watching Sokka forging his sword.
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* ThunderboltIron: Sokka's swordSokka makes himself a sword from a meteorite that fell in the beginning of the episode.
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* InstantExpert: We are to believe Sokka mastered sword fighting in a day or two.
* SpitefulSpit: In one scene the [[WardensAreEvil evil warden]] spits on Iroh's food.
* SwordLimbo: Sokka dives under the sword of his master during their fight.
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* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Piandao not only say than Sokka is worthy of him but also deserves better.
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* YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre: Piandao not only say than Sokka is worthy of him but also deserves better.better.
* YouGetMeCoffee: Being the only non-bender in the team, Sokka is of little help to defend the village against the fire caused by meteorite. Aang suggests Sokka to watch Momo while he, Toph and Katara save the day.
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* YouGetMeCoffee: Being the only non-bender in the team, Sokka is of little help to defend the village against the fire caused by meteorite. Aang suggests Sokka to watch Momo while he, Toph and Katara save the day.
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* PrisonsAreGymnasiums: Iroh's subplot.
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* PrisonsAreGymnasiums: Iroh's subplot.subplot used to be the trope image.
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* ADayInTheLimelight: For Sokka.
* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses. The result is a unique sword, which is as odd and practical as its owner.
* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses. The result is a unique sword, which is as odd and practical as its owner.
* ADayInTheLimelight: For Sokka.
* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses. The result is a unique sword, which is as odd and practical as its owner.
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* TookALevelInBadass: Essentially the whole episode, although Iroh was already badass before his secret exercise routine. [[AndZoidberg Oh, and so did Sokka.]]
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* TookALevelInBadass: Essentially the whole episode, although Iroh was already badass before his secret exercise routine. [[AndZoidberg [[MyFriendsAndZoidberg Oh, and so did Sokka.]]
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* BadassGrandpa[=/=]CoolOldGuy: Piandao and Iroh
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* DoesNotLikeShoes: Aang, Toph and Katara spend the day barefoot and lounging around whilst waiting for Sokka to return.
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* ClarkKentOutfit: Iroh hides a blanket in his robes to cover his abs of steel and look like a fat old man.
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* {{Flynning}}: The last fight between Piandao and Sokka. Justified as neither is really trying to hurt the other person: it's easy to tell that Piandao is holding back, and Sokka is only skilled enough to deflect Piandao's attacks much less attempt a harming strike.
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* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses. The result is a unique sword, which is as odd and practical as it's its owner.
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* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses.
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* AMasterMakesTheirOwnTools: Master swordsman Piandao cites this trope as an explanation for why his protégé Sokka should forge his own sword out of materials he chooses. The result is a unique sword, which is as odd and practical as it's owner.
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* {{Badass}}: Piandao's back story is that he retired from the Fire Nation army rather than continue in the Earth Kingdom wars. The Fire Lord sent a hundred master warriors to force him back into service and ''Piandao sent each and every one of them back to the Fire Lord in defeat.''
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