Zuko can't help the snort of amusement that escapes him as the assassins are lead away. "I don't think they were after you." He says, tiredly. This isn't the first attempt on his life. He doubts it will be the last. Until he gets the older Fire nobility in line, they will be a problem.

He sighs and walks with her out of the wildspace in the garden. "But, it is something to consider." He says, gently. "They will continue. After me, after you, after both of us. Suki offered the Kyoshi warriors but I'm not there yet." He explains. "If you can't... that's fine, Katara."