Katara quirked a brow at Zuko as he fumbled for the right words, her hands idly stroking Boots' back. Did he really care that much about her opinion of him?

"Well..." She began cautiously, finding it difficult to continue while looking at him so instead she directed her gaze downwards, "I mean, you haven't been that bad to be around lately. I've been coming to your room every day and haven't gotten into a fight with you all this time."