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          His eyes close as he feels the heat spring up in his cheeks, dusting           them an embarrassing shade of pink. “Really nice.”

   What could be taken as offensive    words, perhaps, but she meant it    with only utmost adoration.

"Oh haha, very funny." Thanks for the vote of confidence there Mai.

            —- So, did you manage to keep it all       in tact or did you just sweep the mess under       the rug before I came back?"

           ”Okay, maybe more than you think.”

     ❝ I know, Zuko..."    Voice breathy and low, lips    still lingering above his own.

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          It doesn’t take  much for him  to give up on pretending,  leaning in           close to give her a light headbutt of affection.  ”I’ll be honest first, I           guess. I really missed you, Mai.” 

           ❝ I know..."       And then, even more gently so       that it was just barely above a whisper.                     "—- I missed you, too, Zuko."

       ”Not if you don’t mean it.” He’s joking—-mostly,  his only real hint at         their playful sarcasm being her smirk, “For what it’s worth, I guess         i’m happy to see you too.” 

          "Not saying that I did, but maybe         I missed you. A little bit. Maybe."

            “Look, it’s my least favorite person.” 

            "I guess I'm supposed to say                 I'm happy to see you, right?"

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"Where have you been all week?"

          —- Why are you in my house?"