It's the thought that counts, though, right? Zuko's trying to be a gentleman here, even if his awkwardness tends to hamper any of his attempts. At least he's not tripping over himself and digging a hole for himself that he never intended to dig. He's getting better at that, though it helps that Katara no longer hates him and he no longer feels like he needs to keep his guard up around her.

He's not sure whether he feels more comfortable with his guard up or down around her, though. What's up with that?

"Your brother might come looking for us after while."

And he was against that idea. For some reason, Sokka finding him sitting in a small cave with his sister wasn't something he wanted to deal with.