[Zuko visibly relaxes and rubs the back of his neck with one hand. At first all he can think is...
'Don't mess this up. Don't mess this up. Don't mess this up.'
Deep breath. Okay. He can do this.]
All that time, when I was chasing you, I thought my destiny was to capture the Avatar and regain my honor. Then my uncle showed me that I could make my own destiny, and I did change.
But when Azula came to me with her offer, I took it because all I saw was a way to get back home and everything I wanted. I didn't just betray you and Katara, but my uncle too.
It was stupid, and I know that now. After what happened I was confused and angry at myself. I didn't know what to do. Even though my father actually respected me, I wasn't happy.
But I've found my way again. I'm good now, and I joined your group. Before I came here, I was fighting Azula with Katara. Because we both want the same thing, and because we're friends.
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'Don't mess this up. Don't mess this up. Don't mess this up.'
Deep breath. Okay. He can do this.]
All that time, when I was chasing you, I thought my destiny was to capture the Avatar and regain my honor. Then my uncle showed me that I could make my own destiny, and I did change.
But when Azula came to me with her offer, I took it because all I saw was a way to get back home and everything I wanted. I didn't just betray you and Katara, but my uncle too.
It was stupid, and I know that now. After what happened I was confused and angry at myself. I didn't know what to do. Even though my father actually respected me, I wasn't happy.
But I've found my way again. I'm good now, and I joined your group. Before I came here, I was fighting Azula with Katara. Because we both want the same thing, and because we're friends.