Toph nodded silently, his energy seemingly drained, as he followed Zuko.

The two brothers drove to the outskirts.

The sky was already getting dark. The colors of sunset gradually faded, leaving behind a deep indigo evening sky.

Zuko set up the camping tent and called Toph over for dinner.

The outskirts were calm, and soon, the night sky sparkled with countless stars.

Toph paused, realizing it was just the two of them. It felt like they were back in their childhood.

In their youth, they would enjoy carefree moments together in a private garden within Irwin Manor, often camping there. Back then, the night sky had been filled with stars and abundant fireflies.

Toph's mood gradually improved, and he appeared to be smiling.

said gently, "Toph, it's just us now. I want

"Yeah?"

Renee still make

changing once more. His voice quivered as he

cut your losses. Even though there's

understood the logic but couldn't bring himself to act on it. "If it were

the first place," Zuko stated firmly, looking at him.

first time I saw Renee at the Thompsons... Melvin told us she was Pammy, and she timidly served

did not know how to answer his question. After a moment, he replied,

of her... I've been having nightmares lately. I dream that she's saying I'm no good, that I lack

the back of his

Toph cried as a child, Zuko used to comfort him that way, and then he would

he felt powerless in the face of his brother's pain. "Toph, if you can make a firm decision, our whole family will

look of helplessness Zuko had never witnessed

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