That won't work, Valdis said as she approached the group, her green eyes fixed upon Zuko. It was possible that Malicant affected everyone differently, but she was certain that Zuko was in there, probably frightened and feeling lost. It had taken effort on her part to break Malicant's hold on her body and power, but only she had been able to break it. No one else could do it for her.

Zuko, She said, sitting down to appear non-threatening, knowing that though Zuko and Katara would hear her, the other two would probably be confused. Do you remember my promise to you? Though it would ruin me, if you cannot break free, then I will fulfill it. But think of what it would do to those who have fought so hard for you. Can you not fight just as hard for them?