He finally gives up trying to pull the hay out of his robes. He'll get it out later. He takes a breath and then sighs. "We can't increase security, unless you and I are to walk around with armed guards." He says, frustrated. Iroh knows that, and can't possibly expect him to do that.

"We're dealing with the nobility. I have no doubt that the Earth Kingdom nobility has problems with me and that Bumi and Kuei will have issues with them." Zuko says, tiredly. "Some of them still want Azula or my father in charge. Most of them hate that I'm friends with the Avatar, or anyone else that was involved in that final battle." He looks at her. "Including you." He says softly.