[ zuko should have at least responded with a salute of his own, or even a bow to be polite, but he's so flabbergasted (and doesn't always mind his manners, to be real), he's just standing there with his eyes wide. ]
Mako. [ well, he's right, the name doesn't ring a bell at all. but still, it is nice to see someone from home (and also kind of nice to get such a favorable reaction? even if unexpected), so zuko's not about to complain. ] Well, you uh, you already know who I am.
[ obviously. ] So.... nice to meet you. Are you an earthbender?
[ he already suspects the answer is no from how mako didn't seem to realize he was earthbending, but he's trying to put the pieces together. ]
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Mako. [ well, he's right, the name doesn't ring a bell at all. but still, it is nice to see someone from home (and also kind of nice to get such a favorable reaction? even if unexpected), so zuko's not about to complain. ] Well, you uh, you already know who I am.
[ obviously. ] So.... nice to meet you. Are you an earthbender?
[ he already suspects the answer is no from how mako didn't seem to realize he was earthbending, but he's trying to put the pieces together. ]