Brown Paper Packages Tied Up With String
Zuko signed and pinched the bridge of his nose. A headache was quickly forming. He just wanted to be at home with his family, not wasting his time with these stubborn Earth Kingdom officials. Scrubbing his face to try and wake himself, he returned to his work.
Several long moments later, there was a knock at the door. "Come in," he said, thankful for the brief respite.
The servant entered the room and bowed before speaking. "A package has arrived for you, Your Majesty."
"A package?" Zuko was surprised. He wasn't expecting something from Katara for another week, at least. He followed the servant to where a tall, unsealed box was waiting. He could a child's giggles from inside.
"Is Daddy here yet?" said the child.
"Shh," whispered another voice. "He's almost here."
Zuko broke into a grin. He opened the box and caught a mass of curly dark hair as his daughter leapt at him. "Daddy!" He hugged her tight and kissed her forehead. He smiled at his wife, taking in the gorgeous blue eyes he hasn't seen in weeks. "Katara," he breathed. He kissed her then, their daughter between them.
Suddenly, this trip became that much more bearable.
I couldn't fit this in 100 words, so I had to do 200.