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Just dropped this essay where I unpack how Amy deserved so much better

Nobody is saying that Zuko taking lightning for Katara is Irrefutable Proof that he was canonically in love with her. That's not the point. The point is that the scene is charged with emotional intimacy and is framed in a way that audiences have learned to associate with romance. You don't have to ship zutara to recognize this, nor does the ship not being canon change that fact. And the thing is, Bryke knows this. They know that the scene is romantic. Why else would they get rid of Zuko's scar?

As for other stuff, I think there's a good chance we'll get more crumbs if they keep doing the Twitter Takeovers. We also know that someone at IDW wants a comic where Amy and Shadow team up, so fingers crossed we get that!

I am once again thinking about Zuko reaching for Katara after he just took lightning to the chest for her. He can barely move, he's in excruciating pain, and his first instinct is to make sure she's okay and try to protect her

If the ship truly had no basis whatsoever, more interactions between Katara and Zuko shouldn't ring any alarms. You don't freak out over a ship you're confident has no legs to stand on. The fact that antis are panicking suggests they're aware, on some level, that the chemistry and story potential are actually there. Otherwise, what exactly are they afraid of?

damn these pictures look bad but PAINTED SPIRIT LET'S GOOOOO!!!

Not elaborating but this is jeckole coded

Thinking about how their height difference is perfect for Zuko to give Katara forehead kisses

Caine fans' happiness rests on this bee's nonexistent shoulders

I hope I answered all your questions!

Also, really? Zuko fought to prove he's not his father, not his nation's worst actions, and not the legacy he was born into… and the conclusion is that he still should be limited in who he can date/marry because of "the optics"? That's... kind of bleak?