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Holding her tightly to his chest, he whispers into her ear "Close your..." swallowing he started again, "close you eyes and picture the days ahead. Imagine looking out at the horizon beyond with the beauty of the sunset as it dips low into the mountains." Soft coughing made the young man stop, looking down at the soft brown curls of the young woman's hair, his gaze trailed up until red amber eyes locked with pale blue. He took a deep breath before continuing on, "Can you see they're smiling faces as they play."
Reaching up the young woman placed a cold hand on his warm check, smiling she stared out at the sky above. "Zuko, I see them." was all she said before her hand fell limply from his face.