Usually, this kind of enmity is built up over years. We would have to study the history of each community and remember that local history textbooks tend not to be as objective as they claim to be.
[One only has to look at old Fire Nation or Earth Kingdom history texts written during the war or shortly thereafter to see that kind of bias in action.]
While I am looking for ideally more steady work in the long run, I will keep that in mind. At this point, work is work. What's her name?
That's true. Where I come from, that would be a sign that the smaller animals are hiding from something larger and more dangerous.
[While they don't actually know what's normal for this world, this isn't even in line with what he's observed in Olympia...so they may be on to something with their concern.
Which leads him to his next question.]
Have you had any sort of training for dealing with dangerous situations?
[He's not going to assume Matt is helpless given how well he's navigated unfamiliar and uneven terrain despite being blind, and his build is indicative of someone who at least engages in some exercise, but he has no idea if he's dealing with someone as capable as Toph Beifong, or if Matt's just a guy who walks a lot and lifts weights sometimes.]
For Kanade
Usually, this kind of enmity is built up over years. We would have to study the history of each community and remember that local history textbooks tend not to be as objective as they claim to be.
[One only has to look at old Fire Nation or Earth Kingdom history texts written during the war or shortly thereafter to see that kind of bias in action.]
While I am looking for ideally more steady work in the long run, I will keep that in mind. At this point, work is work. What's her name?
For Matt
That's true. Where I come from, that would be a sign that the smaller animals are hiding from something larger and more dangerous.
[While they don't actually know what's normal for this world, this isn't even in line with what he's observed in Olympia...so they may be on to something with their concern.
Which leads him to his next question.]
Have you had any sort of training for dealing with dangerous situations?
[He's not going to assume Matt is helpless given how well he's navigated unfamiliar and uneven terrain despite being blind, and his build is indicative of someone who at least engages in some exercise, but he has no idea if he's dealing with someone as capable as Toph Beifong, or if Matt's just a guy who walks a lot and lifts weights sometimes.]
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There are earthbenders who can make bashing someone in the skull with a rock an artform.
[There's a beat before he elaborates. It's a term that's quite specific to his world, so it's best clarify.]
On my colony, some people are able to manipulate elements. It's a bit similar to some of the elemental magic here, really.
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