“Well… sitting here crying about it won’t make things any easier.” Zuko frowned and released the tissue so that it fell to cover the kitten who instantly spazzed and tried fervently bat and claw at it with a squeaking little ‘meow!’.

It was the blunt and honest truth. There was really nothing else he had to add to it either.

His frown deepened. “And if everyone else disappears then I guess you’re stuck with me.” Good one, Zuko. “Wh-which isn’t all that bad… I guess…”