[ baby boy. who is older and taller than zuko. ]

[ but zuko gets it. ]

I wasn't saying you were. Just... if you're scared, you don't have to rush headfirst in. You're doing fine.

[ thanks zuko for this incredible peptalk ]

I'm fine being the distraction. That thing is already staring at me.

[ and sheila but he is also protecting mom. ]

[ zuko's holding out his guardian weapon!! ready to stab monstah ]