The chittering of birds atop the cherry blossoms, the soothing whistling of the summer breeze, and the warmth cascading within his stomach due to the Jasmine Tea, all added to the serenity.
And serenity was unlikely a word he'd ever associate spending time with Avatar Korra with.
Yet here he was. She was calm for the most part, completely uncharacteristic of her. And Zuko thought he felt a familiar presence.
"I missed this," he whispered to himself.
Beside him, the Avatar reciprocated, smiling. Zuko's heart leapt in his chest; an old friend of his had returned.
"Me too, Sifu Hotman."
