[There's no reason to hide it. Zuko nods, still staring at Mai, voice hard.] If I'd had my Bending, I might have at least had a chance to.... I need to keep this from happening again. I'll take the risks.
[He pauses, gaze dropping to his lap]
I couldn't do anything. I can't stand feeling this way... I can't even protect myself let alone those I care about.
[His voice is rising steadily, the fingers of his good hand clenching the blanket until the knuckles stand out white against his skin]
She was right in front of me and I didn't have the power to help her. Right. There. Just a few steps away, and I couldn't reach her! I-- [He cuts off suddenly with a hiss of pain, gripping his chest]
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Date: 2009-07-14 06:43 am (UTC)[He pauses, gaze dropping to his lap]
I couldn't do anything. I can't stand feeling this way... I can't even protect myself let alone those I care about.
[His voice is rising steadily, the fingers of his good hand clenching the blanket until the knuckles stand out white against his skin]
She was right in front of me and I didn't have the power to help her. Right. There. Just a few steps away, and I couldn't reach her! I-- [He cuts off suddenly with a hiss of pain, gripping his chest]