[Yukari would be surprised, then, because Zuko always appreciates being understood. He so rarely understands himself. He looks at her sidelong, a lot calmer more level now that he's gotten some of his feelings out.]

It's not just me, but they can't do without me, either. My uncle doesn't want to be Fire Lord, so... [He shrugs, unhesitating about shouldering this particular burden.] It's the way it is.

I know I'm not really running away, but I wish I could be there. ... Sorry, I-- should probably be trying to adjust to being stuck here. I've never been that good at accepting my fate.