Zuko is in the backroom of the Jasmin Dragon with Iroh trying to get his opinion on the Katara and possibly Azula incident.
"It seems like her, to be sure."
"I was really hoping you wouldn't say that Uncle."
"What I want to know is why she would leave a physical note. It is like she's asking to be caught."
"What do you mean?"
"Well, it's just sloppy. She's leaving fingerprints and her handwriting is fairly unique. She left a threat to your therapist anyone would call the police for that."
"But why would she try to get caught?"
"Maybe some small part of her is actually wanting to be helped and this is her long roundabout way to get it."
Teo pokes his head in the door, "Hey sorry but it's getting a bit busy out here."
"It's fine Teo thanks we're heading out now."
They all leave as Teo wheels himself to a table to take orders.
"We can continue this conversation later, we have work to do."
Zuko nods and goes to serve a man sitting alone.
The man was tan and had brown messy hair, he wore a lot of muted tones and was smirking at his phone when Zuko walked up.
"Hello, I'm Zuko have you been served yet?"
"No."
"Alright sorry for the wait what can I get you?"
"I'll just have a black tea."
"Ok, can I get you anything else?"
"I'm actually looking for someone have you seen her?" The man holds up a picture of Katara.
Given the current situation and her safety being threatened, he said, "No, sorry...can I ask why you're looking for her?"
Any of his friends would notice the lie but the man in front of him just raised an eyebrow.
"She's an old girlfriend and I've been wanting to meet up with her, but she blocked me."
"Oh." Ok, so this isn't the one she's friends with... "Sorry about that. I'll go ahead and get this order in."
He goes to his Uncle and hands him the order. He can feel how stressed he's getting and judging by Iroh's expression he isn't hiding it very well.
"What's wrong?"
"The guy alone over there is looking for Katara and he's not the good ex."
"Ah, I'll keep an eye on him, also you got a call I think it was the police station. You should call them back."
"I'll do that now." He went to the back room again giving a sorry glance at Teo.
He calls back the number. An automotive voice answers.
"Hello, you've reached the Ba Sing Se police station, if this is an emergency please hang up and dial 911 if you are calling to speak to an officer place stay on the line."
After some ringing, he hears a harsh voice answer, "Hello this is Officer Jeong. Who is calling?"
"Yeah, I'm Zuko. I'm returning a call."
"Ah yes I just called you. I was wondering when you might be able to come to the station for a statement. Your sister does fit our profile, but seeing who she is we were hoping you could bring in some extra evidence."
"Yeah, I can do that. Can I ask what will happen to her though after she gets caught?"
"I don't know for sure. Depending on the lawyer and how she pleads it's tough to say. If she's found guilty I can say that she'll be here or in a psych ward. But if I were you I'd be more concerned about what will happen to your father's company. It will crumble if she's guilty."
"If his company crumbles it will be well deserved for all the things he's done." He replied without thinking.
"Careful that can be seen as a motive."
Zuko went silent.
"But don't worry. We aren't suspecting you."
"When would I need to be at the station?"
"You can come down at any time during business hours."
"Alright, I'll try and head over today after my shift."
"Alright see you soon."
Katara was with Yue in her office sipping some tea.
"This has got to be super stressful for you, how are you dealing with it?"
"Yue as great of a therapist you are, I just want to talk to you as a friend."
"Ok my bad, but my question still stands."
"Well yeah it's extremely stressful, but I did tell my professors about it and they are giving me some extensions."
"That's good at least."
"Well all but Hama, but I was expecting that."
"You know for such an experienced psychologist she doesn't have a whole lot of sympathy."
"I know ugh like she said she was sorry that happened but this is going to be a stress-filled career so I will have to learn to manage and meet the deadlines."
"I feel that."
"And then there's Zuko, whose been nothing but helpful during this process and Lord knows how much stress he's actually under."
"What do you mean?"
"Like he's been a little quieter with me lately and I have a feeling it's so I don't get even more stressed, which is nice of him, but it makes me feel super guilty because I am his therapist and so far he's been more helpful to me."
"Hey, hey calm down, he's, unfortunately, used to dealing with Azula. It makes sense that he would want to help you right now. All of this mess with work itself out in the end."
"I hope you're right."
"You know I am."
Hey guys I am really sorry for the unexpected hiatus. Long story shot school took over my life, my brother was hit by an 18 wheeler (he's good now) and I got a job. But I'm on break now for a bit so hopefully I will be able to update more!