[sorry about your angry questioning time zuko, soo-won is also going to drink some tea. just because he gives crumbs of information doesn't mean he's gonna suddenly drop a wholeass cookie if he doesn't feel like it]
Good. [ he didn't really doubt it to begin with, but he felt it needed to be said. especially with earlier conversations. normally he might make some kind of snarky comment back at hilda, but.... there's nothing. nothing except: ]
Then I'll follow you two.
[ wherever they lead, in the trial. having that said, he sinks into his seat, closes his eyes. no more questioning. ]
[ she smiles faintly at won, while her own bird hops across the table setting to cheep once at zuko, presumably for attention, but perhaps to cheer him up. ]
Thanks.
[ she takes another sip of tea, her expression turning pensive. ]
There's no way I'm getting through this without either of you, so... don't get caught.
[ while hilda and soo-won try to smile at each other despite the circumstances, zuko isn't trying at all. he makes a kind of non-committal noise of agreement at resting and bathing, withdrawing his hand from this poor neglected bird and still not giving it attention. ]
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[sorry about your angry questioning time zuko, soo-won is also going to drink some tea. just because he gives crumbs of information doesn't mean he's gonna suddenly drop a wholeass cookie if he doesn't feel like it]
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[ how do they find out his killer? ]
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What do we ever do? Use our best judgment and see what happens.
[ though, speaking of. her voice takes on a slightly more tentative quality, hesitant. ]
...Won, whatever you've got cooked up for tomorrow, I'll follow your lead. But I want to ask you both to trust me, too.
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and then:]
Very well.
But I request that... while I don't think that you would.... please don't confess, or draw attention to yourself.
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[ it seems like the angery is draining again, and now he's just staring at his tea instead of drinking it ]
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I'm a little offended you think I'd sacrifice myself like that! Honestly.
[ she's not dying for anyone. ]
I don't even want you guys to get used to trusting me—too much pressure.
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Then for as long as you want it - you have my trust.
[and then she can shrug it off when she doesn't feel like carrying it anymore
as for zuko - ]
I don't have any intention of dying.
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Then I'll follow you two.
[ wherever they lead, in the trial. having that said, he sinks into his seat, closes his eyes. no more questioning. ]
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Thanks.
[ she takes another sip of tea, her expression turning pensive. ]
There's no way I'm getting through this without either of you, so... don't get caught.
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We're almost at the end.
[he'll repeat a sentiment that hilda had told them earlier - it's almost over, and then.... hopefully, everything that they've done will be worth it]
We need only keep our heads high until then but.... if either of you need tonight to rest, I hope that you do.
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Let's hope it's enough.
[ he reaches out to pat the bird, not really paying that much attention to it. more like it's an automatic motion. failed step one. ]
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[ to wash off all the soot before trial. her bird cheeps impatiently, probably also sleepy and cranky.
Hilda herself softens her voice a little. ]
...You're not going to stay up too much longer, are you, Won?
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still, he tries.]
... just to finish up the tea before bed.
May you both rest well. We have much to accomplish, come tomorrow.
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