Toph resolves not to leave her room today. She can't bear crossing paths with Zuko, or even worse, running into Mai.

Just a few more days, she reminds herself, lying nearly catatonic in bed. Then I can go home and try to forget that Zuko and I ever happened at all.

But no, she can't catch a break - the footsteps approaching her door are the Firelord's for sure.

This time he knocks.

She groans.

He says, "Please, Toph…"

She says, "You've got to be kidding me."

"Please."

Since he's been Firelord, Toph hasn't heard Zuko ask for anything twice.

"...Fine."