[ for his part, zuko's still happy to be able to face off against another firebender -- especially one so evilly matched. his training had mostly been iroh, and while he respects his uncle greatly, this is less straight up training from a master and more.... an equal. someone he respects, too. ]
[ zuko makes his way over and flops behind mako, wiping off a bead of sweat. he feels more at ease with mako than most other people, honestly. ]
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[ zuko makes his way over and flops behind mako, wiping off a bead of sweat. he feels more at ease with mako than most other people, honestly. ]
You too. You know your stuff.
[ it's high praise coming from zuzu. ]