Dear Katara,

I'm so sorry I left early this morning, but I promise it'll be a good surprise. Our first real person date tonight is going to be absolutely amazing — I'll make sure of it.

No laundry or anything today, okay? I checked that your bath was connected to the heaters and there are oils at your side, so have fun bending in the bath. I also got a shipment of clothes Azula ordered for you (before you complain about money, this is all her). She said that they're a mix of Fire Nation styles in Water Tribe blue, and that she thinks you'll like them. She's the expert and obsessed with clothing, so look at those! She also sent you a bunch of nail and hair care things — I'm sure you could get help from the other crew members with that. Maybe you girls can have a . . . I don't even know. A spa day?

Breakfast will be delivered to your room at the eleventh hour, because I know how late you wake up, and I love that about you. Extra salt for your nonexistent taste buds, and that tea I know you love. I think Uncle talked to me about it—it's some sort of peach flavor. I hope you like it.

I also cleared the deck for the evening, in case you want to practice bending. I'll be back by after lunch, but that's ready for you, too. I prepared a table on the deck (please don't ruin it with your bending . . . or do. Do whatever makes you happy), and you can eat lunch there. More tea, and a special dish. I just want this day to be super nice for you. Do whatever you want.

When I come back I'll show you what I'm preparing and we can have our date. I'm super excited. I just want you to be happy, and I think you'll like it. It's . . . I mean don't expect too much of me, I guess? I hope you'll like it. Yu Shong is a nice city, I've been here before. I think you'll find the locals interesting, too.

I'm so excited. And I miss you, miss-gets-up-in-the-afternoon. But I'm just kidding — have fun today, Katara.

— Zuko