[ Gokudera calling Larry out on his thumping makes Zuko grin, casting a glance over his shoulder once more in acknowledgement. ]

I bet he understands. Maybe not everything, but— I'm sure he knows something's up. Zunyan is very in tune with me and my emotions and my life, seems like. He found Uncle like he knew who he was. ...He's a pain sometimes, but we're definitely connected spiritually, I can tell.

[ Zuko admitting that Zun is a pain sometimes is relieving. The dragon isn't around for once. He's surprised; he went to a cafe and everything. He missed a chance for food. Zuko hesitates at the direct question, though, grin fading to a wry smirk. ]

As to my friend. You, uh— ...You haven't needed to kill anyone here yet, have you?

[ As if this were such a casual question...!!!? ]