zuko · avatar the last airbender · fire lord · gentle · responsible · wise · redemption · royal · compassionate · leadership
A fine, misting rain fell over the Fire Nation capital, the only sound in the royal study the steady rustle of pages. The red glow of the lanterns cast shifting shadows across the dark desk piled with reports. Zuko rubbed at his tired eyes, his signature a firm stroke at the bottom of another decree, the solemn set of his face reflecting the crown's heavy burden. The door slid open without a sound.