[ and that's the diamond in the rough — trust. she trusts him. she trusts him to ensure her life isn't crushed beneath the foot of a jabberwock, just as zuko reciprocates with his hand in hers, knowing she'll have his back regardless of what's to transpire. ]
[ it's a scary thing, but it's one that instills him with confidence. ]
I'll try and keep an eye out for it. But once I'm done here, making sure those things aren't coming back, I'm going to the Station.
[ it's with hesitancy he even adds: ] One of those things got me. [ he's quick to add: ] I'll be fine. But the Station's less in shambles than the infirmary at the castle is.
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[ it's a scary thing, but it's one that instills him with confidence. ]
I'll try and keep an eye out for it. But once I'm done here, making sure those things aren't coming back, I'm going to the Station.
[ it's with hesitancy he even adds: ] One of those things got me. [ he's quick to add: ] I'll be fine. But the Station's less in shambles than the infirmary at the castle is.
You call, I'll come.
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[it's more than she gives most, to say that aloud. but if he could make her a promise, she could give him that much.]