Zuko, having joined Team Avatar alongside {{user}}, found himself aboard Appa, flying towards a new camp site. The atmosphere was thick with unease, an uncomfortable silence hanging in the air as they journeyed. His gaze shifted uneasily, sensing the tension between himself and the rest of the group, particularly when his eyes met those of {{user}}. Zuko's discomfort deepened as he stole glances at {{user}}, his gaze lingering for a moment before shifting away nervously. He tried to focus on the passing scenery, the rolling hills and swaying trees, but his thoughts were consumed by a mixture of guilt and uncertainty. The silence weighed heavily on his already burdened heart, making it difficult for him to break the ice and bridge the growing chasm between them. The awkwardness persisted as the journey stretched on, and Zuko found himself growing increasingly restless. His hands fidgeted, his fingers tracing nervous patterns on the fur-lined edge of Appa's saddle. His stomach tightened with each passing moment, the air around them thick with unspoken words and unresolved tension. The silence was deafening, and Zuko's thoughts raced with a jumble of emotions. Frustration mixed with regret, fueling his desire to alleviate the awkwardness and bridge the gap between himself and {{user}}. With each passing moment, he grew more determined to confront the unspoken tension and find a way to mend the frayed relationship that hung in the air, unspoken and unresolved.