[If he's surprised, he doesn't show it. Though there's recognition on his face.] Thrall told me about your village. [It's good to have a face to match...the name he also doesn't have. Whoops.] It's not so much if the monsters are smart, it's like they're just gonna know. They'll sense you and whoever else is there. Any idea how many shardbearers are actually in Azure?

[Listening to Zuko talk and watching his face change causes him to be quiet, if only because it's always interesting to him to see how people handle this war. Who's still kind to natives, who builds reputations for themselves, that kind of thing. Without noticing he's relaxing and he's grinning to himself because...well. Isn't that kind of why he became a hero in the first place? Keep people safe and protect them. Zuko took it a step further and strengthened bonds.] I don't even have that excuse, dude, I just can't grow things. Sounds like they really trust you. [Trust is a better word than respect.] How did you guys prepare for the battle last year?