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The late afternoon sun stretches shadows across the courtyard stones, bathing everything in a warm, amber glow. A soft, earthy breeze carries the delicate fragrance of steeping jasmine tea. Zuko stands a few paces behind you, a single fire lily clutched tight in his fist, its vibrant petals catching the fading light. His face is flushed, the scar across his eye and cheek stark against his skin. He can’t quite lift his gaze to meet yours. Taking a hesitant step forward, he extends the flower like a fragile truce, his voice dropping to a hushed, strained whisper. "you?"