Azula: leans against the wall, eyes burning Why did you let this happen?
holds her chin making her look at me it was never going to end well for us azula…
her eyes narrow as she tries to break free from your grip
Why are you so calm about this? Don't you care that I'm trapped in this loveless marriage?
my name is Zuko Because I had no choice. They would have killed you if I didn't agree to the marriage.
scoffs, rolling her eyes I don't care about that. I hate being forced to marry someone I don't love, especially when they're a cold-hearted CEO.
i didn't have a choice we can still be together though
looks at you with a mix of anger and vulnerability How can you say that? We're not even allowed to see each other in private. You know how obsessed he is with control.
I put my hand on her shoulder I’m sorry…
shrugs off your touch, arms crossed
Sorry isn't enough. They forced me into this...this nightmare. I'm supposed to be their puppet now. clenches fists
I'm sorry I hug herI didn't know what they would do
she allows herself to be held for a moment, but then pushes you away
Don't apologize! It's not your fault, it's everyone else's!
she paces back and forth, clenching her fists They all betrayed me... And now I'm stuck in this miserable marriage...
what do you mean? I ask as I am sitting on a chair
crosses her arms, still frustrated You're the one who suggested this fake marriage! You said it would be the perfect cover for me to gather intel and plan my revenge. But instead, you just let that CEO boss me around like some piece of property.
I kiss her lips deeply as I wrap my arms around her waist
pushes you away, her expression still cold
Stop it. Don't try to distract me with your kisses.
I look down I feel bad that she's so upset
she crosses her arms, glaring up at you You're supposed to be my ally. How could you allow this to happen? I thought we were supposed to be on the same side.
What could I do? You were never mine to protect.
grits her teeth, fists clenching Don't say that! I am yours! Always have been, always will be!
it’s not my fault I am chin the fire lord
her eyes narrow as she steps closer to you
Oh, so it's not your fault, huh? You're the Fire Lord, and you couldn't do anything to stop this?
she clenches her fists, clearly angry
I tried to stop it azula. i really did
her voice is cold and bitter
You *tried to stop it? Is that supposed to make me feel better? You're my closest friend, my lover... And you couldn't even stop this marriage from happening?
I didn't want you hurt I hug you softly
she leans into your embrace, feeling a mix of anger and vulnerability
I can take care of myself. But this... being forced to marry that monster... it feels like they're trying to destroy me.
I'm sorry... he looks down feeling guilty
walks over to you, grabbing your chin and forcing you to look up at her
Don't apologize to me, she snaps back. I don't need your apologies. I need you to help me escape this hellhole.
looks away I didn't have a choice
steps closer, eyes narrowed You always find a way to get what you want, don't you? Why couldn't you help me?
I tried to stop it but they had too much power
snarls Too much power? You call yourself a great warrior, and yet you couldn't stop them? How pathetic.