Talk:Azula/@comment-3028289-20110412223620/@comment-3068994-20110415035044

Y'know that's one thing that kind of drives me nuts. I understand the "symbolism" involved, but it seems terribly silly to say that looking into a fire means all these things, when ... I love to look in fires. They're fascinating, motivating, deep. Anytime someone looks in a fire doesn't carry the same meaning every single time, or I'd be just as nuts. No I'm not a pyromaniac lol

And yes, she's severely crushed and hurt by all she has found out. She does struggle with those choices, and has even turned them away to "Have no choice" - why else? She was following her father's footsteps, was Fire Lord, and had literally nobody to turn to. Her path was laid out for her and she couldn't veer off of it...she had gone too far, and had lost too much along the way. She did keep up her route that led to her downfall. Even if she had won the battle and slain both her brother and Katara, she would still be no better off than when she was prior.

In the mental ward she would probably be very hostile to everyone, and very emotionally torn. This would remain like that for a long time, despite anybody's visits, it wouldn't matter she would still be hurt.

However; it can't be denied that there is the chance that she could change for the better down the road. Zuko wants even his father, Ozai, to change. Whether or not that will happen is also an "up in the air thing" (Yeah, s'if it will. But Zuko hopes it will). He will very likely hold this same stance with his sister. Now; will he succeed and get through to her? It will be a long, arduous task, but ultimately - who knows? Maybe she could one day come to terms with what path choices had led her down this road. Will she be a "loving friendly" individual? Heck no. I doubt that. But she may find ways to slowly coupe with her loss - even if that means accepting it / still remaining in the ward during that time. It all depends on who puts forth the effort to get through to her, and her ability with time to see they aren't just mocking her or offering her their vain sympathies, but truly ultimately care.

Ultimately; the true results for what will happen is really tied to only a lot of Fanon guesses. I hope the Dark Horses comic can touch on this, to show if Zuko really does continue his care for her, and if, by the end, she at least is less hostile. That much is plausible.