Ashes
Ashes noun - The portion or bits of something left over or behind after it has been destroyed.
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Grit
Grit noun - The strength of mind that enables a person to endure pain or hardship.
Nearby Word: gritty
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Also possibly justified by the fact that firebending probably involves a lot of ashes, grit, burning debris, and other stuff you don't really want to get on your face.
Source: Faceless Goons
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