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** The poison darts used by Zaheer are coated in Shirshu poison, causing instant paralysis the same way Jun's shirshu Nyla did in the original series. It is also treated with aromatherapy the same way.

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** The poison Zaheer uses the same shirshu spit darts used by Zaheer are coated in Shirshu poison, causing instant paralysis the same way Jun's shirshu Nyla did Sandbenders to abduct Appa in the original series. It is also treated with aromatherapy the same way.way it was in Jun's and Nyla's first appearance.
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* WeWinBecauseYouDidnt: How the fight against the Red Lotus panned out as, while the Krew, the Beifongs and the Metal Clan were holding their own better than everyone else who've faced Zaheer's group so far, they're still getting smacked around for most of the fight. When Lin and Su were successful in extracting Korra, the Red Lotus failed their objective and retreat became the best option.

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* WeWinBecauseYouDidnt: WeWinBecauseYouDidNot: How the fight against the Red Lotus panned out as, while the Krew, the Beifongs and the Metal Clan were holding their own better than everyone else who've faced Zaheer's group so far, they're still getting smacked around for most of the fight. When Lin and Su were successful in extracting Korra, the Red Lotus failed their objective and retreat became the best option.
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* WakeupMakeup: When the alarm sounds, Asami shows up looking the same as normal despite it being the middle of the night.
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** Su uses some of her metal clothing as a weapon in the fight, which comes back for the finale when she [[spoiler: encases P'Li's head right before she fired a shot.]]
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** Su uses some of her metal clothing as a weapon in the fight, which comes back for the finale when she [[spoiler: encases P'Li's head right before she fired a shot.]]


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* OffModel: Suyin uses one of her metal armbands as projectiles while driving off Zaheer. At the top of the dome a few seconds later, she still has both of them on her wrists.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong twins right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong twins right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do pegs P'li in the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard. spot, where her combustion ray emitter tattoo (and the sixth chakra) is.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong sisters right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong sisters twins right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.
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* TookALevelInKindness: Lin puts an empathic hand on Suyin's shoulder when Su is stunned and shocked by the revelation of Aiwei's betrayal.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong twins right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong twins sisters right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal.metal, and pegging one of the Bei Fong twins right in between the eyes. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.
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She\'s not leaving the STORY, just the CITY. Not An Example.


* PutOnABus: Opal leaves to train as an airbender.

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How is that awesome? It\'s not impractical, it\'s just plain useless.


* AwesomeButImpractical: Varrick invents a device that can detect Airbenders, [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment but said airbenders have to Airbend into it for it to work.]]
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* AwesomeButImpractical: Varrick invents a device that can detect Airbenders, [[RedundantDepartmentOfRedundancy but said airbenders have to Airbend into it for it to work.]]

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* AwesomeButImpractical: Varrick invents a device that can detect Airbenders, [[RedundantDepartmentOfRedundancy [[DepartmentOfRedundancyDepartment but said airbenders have to Airbend into it for it to work.]]

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* ChekhovsSkill: During metalbending training, Bolin uses a tiny rock to land a pinpoint headshot on his opponent. He later uses this skill to nail P'Li in the head and shut off her combustion bending.

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* ChekhovsSkill: ChekhovsSkill:
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During metalbending training, Bolin uses a tiny rock to land a pinpoint headshot on his opponent. He later uses this skill to nail P'Li in the head and shut off her combustion bending.
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* WhoWatchesTheWatchers: Aiwei as a LivingLieDetector is in the absolute position of trust since he can identify all criminals and subversive elements...but only another LivingLieDetector can tell if ''he'' is lying, allowing him to not only be TheMole but to have the unimpeachable ability to finger anyone besides himself as the guilty party--since who is there to contradict him or prove him wrong? All he has to do is call ''them'' a liar. The only solution is Mako PullingTheThread by finding evidence that can't be denied as him being mistaken or lying.

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* WhoWatchesTheWatchers: WhoWatchesTheWatchmen: Aiwei as a LivingLieDetector is in the absolute position of trust since he can identify all criminals and subversive elements...but only another LivingLieDetector can tell if ''he'' is lying, allowing him to not only be TheMole but to have the unimpeachable ability to finger anyone besides himself as the guilty party--since who is there to contradict him or prove him wrong? All he has to do is call ''them'' a liar. The only solution is Mako PullingTheThread by finding evidence that can't be denied as him being mistaken or lying.
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* WhoWatchesTheWatcher: Aiwei as a LivingLieDetector is in the absolute position of trust since he can identify all criminals and subversive elements...but only another LivingLieDetector can tell if ''he'' is lying, allowing him to not only be TheMole but to have the unimpeachable ability to finger anyone besides himself as the guilty party--since who is there to contradict him or prove him wrong? All he has to do is call ''them'' a liar. The only solution is Mako PullingTheThread by finding evidence that can't be denied as him being mistaken or lying.

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* WhoWatchesTheWatcher: WhoWatchesTheWatchers: Aiwei as a LivingLieDetector is in the absolute position of trust since he can identify all criminals and subversive elements...but only another LivingLieDetector can tell if ''he'' is lying, allowing him to not only be TheMole but to have the unimpeachable ability to finger anyone besides himself as the guilty party--since who is there to contradict him or prove him wrong? All he has to do is call ''them'' a liar. The only solution is Mako PullingTheThread by finding evidence that can't be denied as him being mistaken or lying.
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* WhoWatchesTheWatcher: Aiwei as a LivingLieDetector is in the absolute position of trust since he can identify all criminals and subversive elements...but only another LivingLieDetector can tell if ''he'' is lying, allowing him to not only be TheMole but to have the unimpeachable ability to finger anyone besides himself as the guilty party--since who is there to contradict him or prove him wrong? All he has to do is call ''them'' a liar. The only solution is Mako PullingTheThread by finding evidence that can't be denied as him being mistaken or lying.
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* {{Foreshadowing}}: When practicing Metalbending, Bolin ends up launching a small rock rather than metal. Later in the episode, he has to do the exact same thing to knock P'Li off guard.
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** Of course, precision aiming is a necessity for a pro-bender.
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Zaheer and his gang try to kidnap Korra.

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After Team Avatar and the Beifong family say farewell to Opal as she departs to the Northern Air Temple, Zaheer and his gang try group infiltrate the city of Zaofu, in an attempt to kidnap Korra.
Korra. Their failed attempt results in an investigation on behalf of Team Avatar, who discover that the mole is Aiwei. The truth seer managed to evade arrest and destroys any possible incriminating evidence in the process. Intent on standing up to the Red Lotus, Team Avatar leaves the city in an attempt to track them down.
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** The poison darts used by Zaheer are coated in Shirshu poison, causing instant paralysis.

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** The poison darts used by Zaheer are coated in Shirshu poison, causing instant paralysis.paralysis the same way Jun's shirshu Nyla did in the original series. It is also treated with aromatherapy the same way.
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[[caption-width-right:350:Whelp, so much for the easy way.]]

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[[caption-width-right:350:Whelp, so [[caption-width-right:350:So much for the easy way.element of surprise.]]
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* JerkassHasAPoint: Varrick is quick to point out how the situation with the guard and Aiwei parallels what happened with his {{frameup}} of Mako, and he turns out to be entirely correct.

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* JerkassHasAPoint: Varrick is quick to point out how the situation with the guard and Aiwei parallels what happened with his {{frameup}} of Mako, and he turns out to be entirely correct. It takes a mastermind to know another mastermind.
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* BadLiar: Bolin's usual problems lying look outright ridiculous when in front of a truth-seer. Even he wonders why he bothered.

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* BadLiar: Bolin's usual problems lying look outright ridiculous when in front of a truth-seer. Even he [[LampshadeHanging wonders why he bothered.bothered]].
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The exact same thing is said 2 bullet points up.


** Varrick's summation of the FrameUp is exactly what he did to Mako last season, which Mako angrily reminds him of.
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* EvilAllAlong: Aiwei

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* EvilAllAlong: AiweiAiwei.



* TreacherousAdvisor: Aiwei is secretly working with Zaheer, having provided his gang the means to enter the city and bypass the guards.

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* TreacherousAdvisor: Aiwei is secretly working with Zaheer, having provided his gang with the means to enter the city and bypass the guards.
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Just... no. Not here.


* MaleGaze: Lots of shots of Korra's butt due to how every one carries her.

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** Varrick's summation of the FrameUp is exactly what he did to Mako last season, which Mako angrily reminds him of.


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** Varrick's summation of the FrameUp is exactly what he did to Mako last season, which Mako angrily reminds him of.
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* BrokenPedestal: Basically Suyin's reaction towards Aiwei's betrayal is this.

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* BrokenPedestal: Basically Suyin's reaction towards Aiwei's betrayal is this.

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* NearVillainVictory: Zaheer very nearly manages to escape with Korra.

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* NearVillainVictory: Zaheer The Red Lotus very nearly manages to escape with Korra.


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* TranquillizerDart: Ming-hua and Zaheer use darts coated with Shirshu poison to paralyze Naga and Korra, respectively. They use their bending in place of a conventional launcher.

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