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Zuko: A Hand on Her Shoulder

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The blanket was so saturated that it really didn't make a difference, but she refrained from commenting and instead settled on turning her focus to the warmth inside her.

So, after the original picture with Mai in the rain, :icontarelelenar: commented that she wanted to cuddle Mai or wrap her in a towel and whatnot....or have Zuko do it....so, I decided to do just that, and sent him around with a blanket and some reassurance.

I'll let you imagine what she's crying about, even I can't think of a situation....I've seen some people complain about Mai being needy of Zuko, but I like viewing him as the ever-chivalrous, giving person for her. Zuko doesn't have anyone who needs him, really. Except Mai. Giving her a little support, being there for her; it's healthy for both of them. Of course, I have no doubts that whenever he needs help, Mai's wiling to be there for him.

Sappy Maiko propaganda aside (face it, naysayers, it's canon and it's cute and there's no reason not to like it!), this picture took me only half the time of the other one, surprisingly...actually, more than that, three and a half, four hours, I'd say. The rain effect is fun to work with! Really fun. You just slash that line in Paint, over, and over, and over again, copy, paste in IrfanView, blur, copy, paste back....ta-da!

I need to study Zuko's kid face more, I've lost my hold on it. But it's okay. I was able to keep this picture reference-free. And I'm pleased with it. At the moment.

Mai and Zuko belong to Nickelodeon, their slavedrivers, and Mike and Bryan. And each other.
The picture is mine.

Thanks to those who commented so well on my last pic and encouraged me to make a sequel! Yes, this is your fault.
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CrescentNubila's avatar
Mai and Zuko had crushes on each other since childhood, how can people refuse to accept that?

Anyways, very cute picture!