Well, I find them pretty likable. [says the man who's had his left eye, childhood memories, and surrogate mother all taken away by the same creatures]

But your friend Aang isn't here, I take it?
[He sees her sadness, and says carefully]

Well, that's good news isn't?-- for him, it won't even be a moment until you're back again. And you have your brother here with you.

Of course, if he ever does come I'd like to meet him. He sounds like he has a lot of responsibilities to manage.