[ That earns a frown. No, she doesn't have to worry, and yes, he might already know what he's doing, but that doesn't mean that Katsa's going to rescind her offer. She means it. Now that she knows, she can look after Zuko if necessary. ]

It doesn't matter whether or not you need me to. It's because you're a friend and I'd watch your back, as you'd watch mine without humiliating me.

[ She's learning. She's trying.

Katsa pulls at her hair and shudders. Slipping... She's heard Bitterblue talk about the last days with Ashen, who under Leck's influence struggled to retain her own mind. Katsa's had trouble with her own mind at times, too. And it makes her uncomfortable to think about, either with herself or other people. ]

I don't have a mother. I've no reason to mention one, anyway.