Choices a Man Must Make

"Focus…" His uncle told him.

"Don't give into to weakness…" His sister mocked him.

"Learn respect…" His father threatened him.

"Get out of my way…" Zhao commanded him.

"You are the prince…" His nation reminded him…

…and then…she said to him…

"Don't worry about it."

"Just be yourself."

"I'm sorry."

"You're not giving yourself enough credit."

"I think …I…"

There is only so much a man can have on his mind at one time. Very often, a man must choose what he must believe in. Many times, he must choose what to sacrifice. And most men are not able to make such difficult choices.

"I…love you…Zuko"

But most men don't have her.