14.4 Toko
Zuko lips were turned in a frown as he walked through the halls of the Fire Nation palace, a mask he often wore upon his face. The end of the war was supposed to bring peace and prosperity to the nation—and it had—but Zuko hadn't expected the responsibility to be so tedious, even after a short year.
A sudden bang came from the wall-length palace doors, but before the guards had an opportunity to open the doors, a small figure busted through them, immediately making its way toward Zuko.
"Uff!" Zuko groaned on impact of the small girl, and he was pushed backwards as he held her in his arms. Her height and dramatic entrance alone were enough to provide an identity to his mystery guest.
"Toph. I'm going to have to replace my doors…again," Zuko said with a sigh.
"Oh shut up Sparky. You know you missed me," Toph laughed, punching her friend in the arm.
Zuko smiled for the first time in months, knowing Toph was right. She always was.
