006. Painkiller
Ty Lee stays with Azula because that is what people who love other people do. And, honestly, Azula is much more tolerable when half-sedated.
The princess doesn't really say much until she says, "I need to tell you something."
"You're not in your right mind." Ty Lee smiles at her and then realizes she probably seems patronizing.
"I told you I need to tell you something and you should be honored! Now listen." Azula is not made entirely tolerable by painkilling tonics.
Buuuut Ty Lee thinks she knows what might be coming. She can't stop herself. "Is it that you love me? It's that you love—"
"Shh. Listen. Closer. My words don't work that far away."
Ty Lee is close enough to feel Azula's breath.
Yeah, definitely not in her right mind.
Ty Lee tries to help by stating, "I love you too."
The room is silent now.
Azula breaks it by whispering, "Do you think I would be just successful or extremely successful at writing a book of inspirational speeches?"
Ty Lee glowers. "Not at all successful."
"That wasn't an option, Ty Lee."
"I don't love you anymore."
"You're just jealous because even if I'm only just successful I will still be remembered forever for my other extreme successes and no one will ever remember you but me."
"You would remember me?" Ty Lee breathlessly inquires.
"I will always remember you, even when you fade into meaningless oblivion."
Ty Lee very honestly croons, "Aww. I love you again."