[ especially since zuko never thought he'd have even a sliver of a chance, even without the complications that make pursuing anything with someone not suited to him kind of a futile effort. he might've left his crown and nation behind, but if this war ends in their favor and his uncle ascends the throne, zuko will be back in the line of succession, and will likely be looking at a political marriage that will best benefit the fire nation's reformed state.
but they could also die in the attempt or lose and wind up outcasts the rest of their lives, so taking in the reality of his blood ties into consideration is probably moot. ]
I did, but I can't exactly take that back. Unless you want me to. Then I can. We can pretend this never happened.
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[ especially since zuko never thought he'd have even a sliver of a chance, even without the complications that make pursuing anything with someone not suited to him kind of a futile effort. he might've left his crown and nation behind, but if this war ends in their favor and his uncle ascends the throne, zuko will be back in the line of succession, and will likely be looking at a political marriage that will best benefit the fire nation's reformed state.
but they could also die in the attempt or lose and wind up outcasts the rest of their lives, so taking in the reality of his blood ties into consideration is probably moot. ]
I did, but I can't exactly take that back. Unless you want me to. Then I can. We can pretend this never happened.