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29 - [voice] Hospital time again

[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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How's that?

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

[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.~~

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

Maybe you're right.

[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 :| ]

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

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

[Zuko looked up, blinking in surprise]

Huh?

Nothing.

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

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

[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.

I'm your favorite right?

Oh. Um.

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

..... It was a joke.

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

Oh. Right.

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

[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.

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

[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 :| ]

Then perhaps you were lost?

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

Actually... I kind of was.

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

[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.

Normal people lock themselves in rooms to think. They don't go out to get themselves killed.

[Just a hint of a flinch at those words. He tried, really. Since that's what he normally does too. But it didn't really cut it this time since he was terrified that he'd revert and just start hurting people again.]

I just... needed to get away.

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