"Iroh wouldn't have left Zuko alone if he could help it." The statement was directed more to Sokka than Zuko, but was easily audible to both, and she shot Zuko a briefly sympathetic look before finally taking a bite of some of the steamed vegetables. "He's not that kind of man."

She had only met him briefly, even in her time, but the times she had had been profound.

"Oh, well. Maybe me and Sokka coming back was just a fluke. Hopefully the Castle will realize what it's doing and just send us all back soon, right?" Because hope springs eternal from the mouth of Katara.