For once in his life ... Zuko actually kept his foot out of his mouth. He had been so close to asking, 'who?' but kept his mouth shut, instead responding with, "I see..."

Another moment of silence. Toph had been one of her closest friends from what he could remember of the earthbender.

"...Sorry." He didn't look up when he voiced the apology; he kept his eyes lowered to the one kitten who slept soundly against his calve, purring.