29 - [voice] Hospital time again

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[There's a bit of silence, with just some quiet rustling for a few seconds, and then a soft sigh before Zuko speaks. He sounds somewhat resigned and really exhausted.]

I'm back. Sorry if I worried anyone. I'm fine.

[Another pause, and a muffled, strained cough. The next part is mumbled kind of quickly and sheepishly]

I... I'm... um, at the hospital. If anyone wanted to know.




Oh... Jackie, and Jackie's friends... Um, thanks.

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Doesn't seem that way to me. If you were selfish, you wouldn't be worried about troubling this Hatori guy.

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And you wouldn't be sitting near me. Or talking to me.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

Maybe I'm just selfish in other ways.

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[forged_anew]

How's that?

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

Even after Rin dumped me, I still forced my feelings on her. I suffocated her.

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[Zuko shrugged a little, subconsciously wincing, but looking at Haru as if he hadn't even noticed]

But you said it worked out, and it seemed like she didn't mind. The first time anyway.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

[ He looked over at Zuko and stared in silence for a bit. He then looked to his lap and smiled.]

Maybe you're right.

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[forged_anew]

[Zuko also looked down, smoothing Haru's coat--which he seemed to be using as an extra blanket--over his lap slowly, his voice kind of uncertain]

I think... sometimes caring for people can seem selfish... but it's not really because they rely on you too... Right?

So it's... okay. To care about someone...

[Yeah, he's not as good as Uncle on the deep life-insights, but he tries :| ]

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

[ He laughed a little more and smiled at him.]

You've come a long way since the first time we've talked.

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[forged_anew]

[Zuko looked up, blinking in surprise]

Huh?

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

Nothing.

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[forged_anew]

What are you smiling about? Did I say something weird?

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

Nothing really, just realizing you're a pretty good friend.

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[forged_anew]

[Zuko smiles slowly and now, that's not a hint of pink in his cheeks giving another little shrug]

I'm still learning. I didn't have many friends 'til recently.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

I'm your favorite right?

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[forged_anew]

Oh. Um.

[Zuko blinked, staring at Haru in slight alarm. He was supposed to pick a favorite, what??? D: ]

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

..... It was a joke.

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[forged_anew]

[Oh, good. He'll just be... visibly relaxing now and looking a bit sheepish. Silly Zuzu]

Oh. Right.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

[ Haru shook his head in amusement and leaned over to Zuko to ruffle his hair.]

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[forged_anew]

[Zuko didn't see it coming, and so didn't have enough time to move away. sklfgdf Why did everyone keep doing that!?

He gave a surprised start, scrambling backwards into his pillows and--ow. Wince. Scowl.]

Ow.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

That's what happens when little prince's wander off alone.

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[forged_anew]

[Scooowl, and he'll just be gently rubbing at his rather damaged ribs now because, ouch, he should not have moved so fast]

Stop calling me weird things. And I didn't wander off. [Yes, Zuko, you did :| ]

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

Then perhaps you were lost?

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[blink, and he sort of looks away thoughtfully, still rubbing his side absently]

Actually... I kind of was.

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[moarcowbell.livejournal.com]

And you call me bad. [He might be teasing a little.]

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[forged_anew]

[Zuko shook his head slowly, not catching on to the teasing]

I didn't mean physically.

...but I think I'm okay now. I thought about a lot of things.