worthier (than you'll ever understand) (джен)

Zuko frowns. “I’m not very good at inspiring fear. Azula is better than me.”
“Nephew,” Uncle’s voice is gentle, which makes Zuko’s stomach churn, “what part of trust and loyalty makes you think of fear?”
OR: Ozai tells Zuko that he can return from his banishment once he’s become a more worthy heir than Azula, and it’s all he can do not to give up on the spot.