Zuko’s scar is different than the typical villain’s scar bc it’s not an ambiguous sign of past violence but an explicit symbol of his father’s abuse – rather than making him seem tougher for no reason it shows that at his heart he’s just a traumatized child and not a villain at all. In this essay I will
Because there was a time when she wasn’t a strategic genius and a firebending prodigy.
Because he didn’t always have to live under her shadow just ‘cause their scumbag of a father said so.
Because once they were just kids.
So no, dear, it’s not out of character. Not at all.
what she says: I’m fine
what she means: Iroh, though. He could’ve stayed in the Fire Nation and lived a cushy life. He could’ve had whatever he wanted – a comfortable home, a slew of servants, a tea shop – any retiree’s dream following a long, highly successful career in a war. He could’ve been mostly happy and mostly content, free to do whatever he pleased really as the Fire Lord’s brother and a former general. He didn’t have to do any of the things he did for Zuko. He really didn’t. Zuko wasn’t even his kid! But guess what? Iroh loved Zuko like his own son. And Iroh left everything he knew to follow this asshole of a kid around the world on a pointless mission all the while loving him like Zuko had never been loved before and I just… Iroh, though. Uncle Iroh.
the inarguably best three avatar moments in no particular order
that’s rough buddy
no firelord ozai YOU’RE not wearing any pants
that part where they’re all completely baffled by there being just a regular bear
Consider:
Maybe it’s friendly
Can your Science explain why it rains
The Boulder feels conflicted
HOW can you SAY that
We have defeated you for all time! You will never rise from the ashes of your shame and humiliation!
Hello, Zuko here
ALSO:
It’s Sparky Sparky Boom Man!
I’m Wang Fire. And this is my wife, Sapphire… Fire
And this is Katara, my flying sister
ZUKO, I WANT YOU TO DANCE WITH ME
when Aang grabbed Ozai by his stupid goat beard right before kicking his ass
Sokka: I can’t see ANYTHING! Toph: Oh no, what a nightmare! Sokka: Sorry.
You’re forgetting the VERY BEST:
• That’s a sharp outfit, Chan. Careful, you could puncture the hull of an empire-class Fire Nation battle ship, leaving thousands to drown at sea. Because… It’s so sharp.
Maybe: – That’s a great idea! Let the blind girl fly the giant air ship. – I know this is from you, Sokka! Toph can’t write! – Hey! Riot! – Why am I so bad at being good?! – Take a bite out of the silver sandwich. – The father lord – I don’t need any calming tea!
This tea is nothing but hot leaf juice!
Uncle…that’s what all tea is.
How could a member of my own family say something SO HORRIBLE?
ok but – “Bonzu Pippinpaddleopsicopolis the Third”
AND
– “MY CABBAGES!!!!!”
“I can see everything, I just don’t see like you do. I release a sonic wave from my mouth.”
Can you believe 14 year old azula delivered the best line of any villain ever “don’t flatter yourself. You were never even a player” iconic
Actually the best line of any villain ever was, “Maybe you should worry less about the tides, who’ve already made up their mind about killing you, and worry more about me, who’s still mulling it over.” Also spoken by Azula, age 14.
Azula was scary af, and about 50% of that was her smooth delivery and amusement in her voice.
Nothing but My Aching Soul 