The Ember Island Players

Toph: Geez, everyone's getting so upset about their characters. Even you seem more down than usual, and that's saying something.

Prince Zuko: You don't get it, it's different for you. You get a muscly version of yourself taking down 10 bad guys at once and making sassy remarks.

Toph: Yeah, that's pretty great.

Prince Zuko: But for me, it takes all the mistakes I've made in my life and shoves them back in my face. My uncle. He's always been on my side. Even when things were bad, he was there for me. He taught me so much, and how do I repay him? With a knife in his back. It's my greatest regret, and I may never get to redeem myself.

Toph: You have redeemed yourself to your uncle. You don't realize it, but you already have.

Prince Zuko: How do you know?

Toph: Because I once had a long conversation with the guy, and all he would talk about was you.

Prince Zuko: Really?

Toph: Yeah, and it was kind of annoying.

Prince Zuko: Oh, sorry.

Toph: But it was also very sweet. All your uncle wanted was for you to find your own path and see the light. Now you're here with us. He'd be proud.

[he smiles until Toph slams her fist into his shoulder]

Prince Zuko: Ow! What was that for?

Toph: That's how I show affection.