Smiling, Lina held onto Zuko’s arm and rested her head on his shoulder. In truth, seeing fireflies wasn’t a priority for her as long as she had Zuko by her side.

“You’ve just arrived. You should rest,” Lina said, looking at him. “Hmm… Let me get you a hotel room.”

“No need!” Zuko replied, holding her hand and gently pressing his forehead against hers. “I can’t afford such an expensive hotel.”

“Don’t tell me you came here empty-handed!” Lina exclaimed.

“I didn’t,” Zuko reassured her, showing his bag. “I brought clothes!”

“You…” Lina’s eyes widened as realization dawned on her. “Don’t tell me you want to sleep in the same room with me?”

“Mm-hmm!” Zuko nodded earnestly. “That’s a great idea!”

“Zeke!” Lina exclaimed in disbelief.

“What? You don’t want to take me in?” Zuko whispered in her ear, his voice growing deeper. “Can you bear to… leave me on the streets in this unfamiliar place?”

Lina gave him a stern look.

“I’m here.” Zuko continued, using his persuasive charm. “I spent all the money I saved for the plane ticket. If you don’t let me stay with you, I’ll really have to sleep on the streets tonight…”

chuckled,

finally achieving

let’s split up later. We don’t want to draw attention,” Lina

“Hmm, okay,” Zuko agreed.

to the elevator!”

Zuko nodded. “Got it.”

We don’t want

complied

ahead and instinctively lowered her head as she passed the hotel front desk. She discreetly signaled to Zuko with her hand at her

his pace, wanting to

desk staff and the lobby manager were taken aback when they spotted Zuko. They questioned

they had never been hosted there before. Whenever Zuko visited Southeast Aciatic, he would stay at the Irwin Manor, the general’s estate, or even the palace. When

But today…

compose himself, his heart racing. There was a glimmer of excitement in his eyes, and he attempted to offer a respectful bow as if he had encountered the

halted him in

to hurry ahead of Zuko, oblivious to

her, having given the manager

back when they entered their room, feeling more at ease

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