𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. Zuko!

Yeah, I didn’t mean it in a bad way if that’s what you thought.

You stole the words right out of my mouth.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. Sound yummy.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. How are you doing buddy?

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. She suggests; no more afternoon naps.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. The mother stepped in while Zuko was practicing a technique, before a wall of pink flame zoomed past him. It quickly vanished when Ursa stepped next to him.

'Was that the technique you were after, son?' She chuckled.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. He let out a chuckle .
'You know zuko, you'll have to realize you cant really get rid of that title. '

He started pouring more cups of tea .

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘.

'Good afternoon, Zuko!'

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. ' On the other hand, I love it here!'

He truly did love owning the tea shop, It was one of the best things to ever happen to him honestly.

𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙖火 〝 As my guest? 〞

⠀Zuko chuckled at the thought, eyeing her as they began to walk together.

〝 I'm free all morning, our tea time should be uninterrupted. 〞

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. She giggled, lifting the fire with one hand before offering it to Zuko.

'Do you need help sweetheart? You know, I'm always here for you and your sister. Ozai too, even if he may or may not wish to.' She said, trying to be calm with mentioning Ozai.

@0fWaterElements ⠀That’s a relief, yeah it’s nice to just be able to relax. Not be on the run or chasing someone down on the run.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. *smells the pancakes and stares at you from the door way* ... smells yummy ...

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. Hotaru is passing by, on her way to get some tea when the light catches her attention.

'Firelord Zuko?'

𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙖火 〝 The gardener? Are you working alone to cover all grounds here at the palace? 〞

⠀He's smiling at the bow, noting how formal she was being with him.

𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙖火 〝 I can help if I want to, 〞 he replies with a laugh, taking a long look around at what they had near them. Lots of white lotus flowers.

〝 Don't make me order you to agree. 〞

𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙖火 〝 I would love to, 〞 he replies with a similar smile.
⠀
⠀There was another condition he'd go and meet without issue.

𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙖火 〝 I'd like to help you water some of these plants then, Hana. This is a lot of work. 〞

⠀She's free to be herself though, unless she was naturally this sweet and joyful.

𝗙𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗘𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗖𝗘. Hana is mostly sweet and happy despite her past. It's something she's learned to deal with.

Her eyes widen as she shakes her hands frantically.

'What? Nononono, that's not necessary! I don't want you to go to that much trouble.'