He sighs and takes her hands. Zuko isn't a hugger. No doubt someone else would hug her at this point. But he doesn't. He just takes her hands in his and studies her for a moment. "I will spend my life making sure you are happy." He says softly. "I know you'll always put the needs of others ahead of your own, including our people, but if there is ever anything you want, say so, and I will get it for you."

He's not making the promise lightly. It's something he's been mulling over since his advisor had mentioned the idea. He looks down at their hands. "Anything, Katara." It's a soft vow of honor, but one none the less. He'll take down mountains if that's what she asks for.

There are things he still has to do, things he needs to find out, before he can become fully the Fire Lord, despite his coronation. But first, he has to be sure his nation is stable, and safe. And that his wife is the same.