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The royal physician spoke quietly with Iroh while Katara watched over Zuko. His thorough examination had revealed even less than she'd already determined with her healing abilities. Exhaustion had been his final diagnosis. Katara knew it was more, she just didn't have the proof yet; there was no point worrying Iroh until she did.
"Don't worry. He just needs rest," Iroh reassured her, wearily sinking into the chair beside her.
Katara just nodded. She knew she'd have to tell him the truth soon enough, but for this moment she'd allow him the simple joy of a reunion with his nephew.
