Zuko looked increasingly frustrated as Chris remained perplexed, prompting several exasperated eye rolls.

While Zuko cleaned the kitchen, Chris followed closely, asking, “Why did you tell me to shoot her? That’s not like you at all, without reason!

“Is there something bothering you? Did she offend you in some way?

“But, Zuko, that doesn’t add up. You don’t hold grudges over trivial matters, especially not with a young girl!

“Zuko, what’s—”

“Enough!” Zuko’s frustration turned his face red, and he growled, “Just get back to work!”

Chris was taken aback. He scratched his head and offered a friendly smile, even though he didn’t quite understand the situation.

Chris efficiently handled all the dirty and tiring work throughout the kitchen cleanup, thanks to his military background and cleaning skills.

“When I first joined the army, I was assigned to the mess hall.” Chris laughed.

Zuko raised an eyebrow. “Then why didn’t you stick with that?”

soldier. I wasn’t happy with the assignment

comrade discovered my notes and reported it to the higher-ups.

you might have become a five-star chef

him. “I swear, you’re

changed him. He used to be reserved and serious,

cleaning, he leaned against the refrigerator

secrets down…” He glanced around and

“What is it?”

noticed Lena has a habit

do you know that? Did you sneak

a notebook in the courtyard. It looked pretty old and had a lock on it! Later, I saw her rushing into

notebook back where I found it and quickly

but

deadly enemies without batting an eye, yet he

shoulder, giving him a knowing look.

then chuckled. “Even if it’s not a diary, it probably contains something very

have something to do with you,” Zuko

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