it is done o.O so sorry it took so long, school was murder.

This is for Thanks very much for the request!

It is a scene from the fanfiction found here: [link]

As they sneak their way onto a ship at night, Katara realizes exactly how bad things are in the Fire Nation. On a boat bound for the Fire Nation, they are on their way. Crouched in the corner of a storage room with a basket bumping against her hip at every slight movement, she recognizes this as a luxury when they are caught as they make their way out of the boat.

A thin man with parched skin gives them a once-over before leering in a manner that makes Katara want to water-whip him. Still, she decides to go the way of caution. "We got delayed making our way off the boat," she says. "Thank you for checking for us." She moves as to move past him, but he does not move.

"Oh, is that right?" he questions in a sing-song voice. "I know refugees when I see them. But I might be persuaded to let you pass."

"Do you mark the honor of married women?" Zuko rasps in an attempt to mask his distinctive voice. He has no need to. Most citizens do not even know the voice of their ruler. He is too reclusive for that, and they have never had the chance to know him, and thus cannot like him. Katara feels an arm coming across her shoulders as Zuko tugs her to his side. Toph still looks too young for anyone to believe that she may be married, even with Fire Nation customs.