Smiling, Lina held onto Zuko's arm and rested her head on his shoulder. In truth, seeing fireflies wasn't a priority for her as long as she had Zuko by her side.
"You've just arrived. You should rest," Lina said, looking at him. "Hmm... Let me get you a hotel room."
"No need!" Zuko replied, holding her hand and gently pressing his forehead against hers. "I can't afford such an expensive hotel."
"Don't tell me you came here empty-handed!" Lina exclaimed.
"I didn't," Zuko reassured her, showing his bag. "I brought clothes!"
"You..." Lina's eyes widened as realization dawned on her. "Don't tell me you want to sleep in the same room with me?"
"Mm-hmm!" Zuko nodded earnestly. "That's a great idea!"
"Zeke!" Lina exclaimed in disbelief.
"What? You don't want to take me in?" Zuko whispered in her ear, his voice growing deeper. "Can you bear to... leave me on the streets in this unfamiliar place?"
Lina gave him a stern look.
"I'm here." Zuko continued, using his persuasive charm. "I spent all the money I saved for the plane ticket. If you don't let me stay with you, I'll really have to sleep on the streets tonight..."
"Okay, okay!" Lina blushed and chuckled, pursing her lips. "Come with me!"
Zuko beamed happily, finally achieving his goal.
"Hey, let's split up later. We don't want to draw attention," Lina suggested.
"Hmm, okay," Zuko agreed.
"Follow me and run to the elevator!" Lina instructed.
Zuko nodded. "Got it."
"Lower your cap, Zeke. We don't want to attract any attention," Lina advised.
Zuko smiled and complied with all her requests.
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