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| - Ikem grew up in the Fire Nation town of Hira'a and was a close friend of Ursa. When they were six years old, Ursa punched him in the stomach and kicked dirt in his face, which ironically led him to fall in love with her. After Ursa's departure, Ikem retreated into a forest within Forgetful Valley, mourning the loss of his true love. He built a hut by a river, fashioned a weapon, and began a new life as a hermit. During his self-imposed exile, Ikem witnessed a blue wolf spirit drinking from the water across from where he was sitting.
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| - Ikem grew up in the Fire Nation town of Hira'a and was a close friend of Ursa. When they were six years old, Ursa punched him in the stomach and kicked dirt in his face, which ironically led him to fall in love with her. When the two grew older, they began dating and started an acting career together at the local theater. When he was twenty-one, Ikem was cast for the role as Dragon Emperor and was reciting his lines on an empty stage, when Ursa surprised him, announcing that she would be playing the role of Dragon Empress in Love amongst the Dragons, and he stated that he could finally fulfill his lifelong ambition of kissing Ursa in front of the entire village. Wanting to practice the kissing scene, they each put on their masks and recited their lines. However, when it came to the moment of the kiss, the masks proved to be a hindrance. Although Ursa removed hers, Ikem held her gaze and proposed. Since Ursa was confused at first, wondering if his proposal was part of the script, he removed his mask as well and recalled the childhood memory of the moment he fell in love with her. He repeated his proposal, and this time, Ikem was delighted to receive a confirming answer from Ursa. The two shared a passionate kiss. Later in the night, Ursa left for home to tell her mother of Ikem's proposal. The next day, news of Prince Ozai's engagement to Ursa had reached Ikem, and he blocked the path through which Ursa's carriage was passing. He stood his ground and called out to Fire Lord Azulon, stating that he could not stand by and let his true love be taken away. Guards stepped forth to remove him, though he held his own against them, despite using only wooden theater props as weapons. Ursa stepped out the carriage and told him that there was nothing in his power he could do to undo the decision that had been made. He tried to convince her to stay by saying that they belonged together, though told her that if she could honestly say that Ozai was the person she wanted to marry, he would go home. Ursa did what he asked of her, and Ikem was left devastated by the side of the road as the royal carriage rode away. After Ursa's departure, Ikem retreated into a forest within Forgetful Valley, mourning the loss of his true love. He built a hut by a river, fashioned a weapon, and began a new life as a hermit. During his self-imposed exile, Ikem witnessed a blue wolf spirit drinking from the water across from where he was sitting.
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