[ part of korra bristles at that because she's still human, and humans miscommunicate. she can't help but feel that's a slight against her beliefs, even though she won't pursue that line of thought right now. ]

I think that all depends on who you're talking to. I've been here for two years, and I've known people who have been here for hundreds. Some people jump to the cause and others...

[ others like bolin, and korra's eyes turn down for a moment. he was never cut out for war, but he did everything he could to make sure the natives were looked after and his friends were defended. ]

... they do what they can.

[ there's absolutely no way korra is going to mention the third option while she's on the lockets: remove your shard and live your life. because yeah, korra thinks that one's pretty much bullshit too, and she's also very sure that solais would have her head on a gold platter for suggesting that to someone of her court. ]