Their wish of many years had finally come true. Zuko and Azula had successfully reunited with Ershu, and it truly was a happy ending for everyone. As the greatest contributor to the whole affair, Kahn was naturally happy for them too.
What was even more heartening was that the clash between Azula and Ershu he had worried about never happened. Reality had turned out even better than he had imagined: Ershu's heartfelt confession had shown signs of loosening the knot in Azula's heart.
Although Azula had long since escaped Ozai's control and seen through his character, she still harbored some questions about Ershu.
Those questions could not be resolved simply by rejecting everything about Ozai. Their source was ultimately Ershu, and only her own answers could clear up the doubts in Azula's heart.
Whatever the case, for now, the outcome was a happy one for everyone.
On the way home, Ershu kept her arm linked through Azula's, talking quietly with her the entire time. They looked like an ordinary mother and daughter who were close to each other. Azula even displayed an exceedingly rare awkwardness, looking quite unused to it, which made Kahn click his tongue in wonder beside them.
"By the way, aren't you going to join them for a chat?"
Kahn asked Zuko beside him.
"No. Azula needs this time more right now. I can take my time talking to Mother later."
Of course Zuko wanted to pour his heart out to Ershu, but he would have plenty of days to spend with his mother ahead. There was no need to snatch away Azula's time with her now.
According to their plan, Ershu would need to go to the Imperial Capital next to expose Ozai's true face and give their campaign against him a just cause.
Azula had