"Ba Sing Se and volley ball seem like two completely different leagues, but that's impressive."

'Impressive' was an understatement, but he wasn't sure how he felt about congratulating her for Ba Sing Se. He also wasn't sure why she'd even mention a sport when she had done something like that to the strongest place in the Earth Kingdom.

He pondered Mai and Ty Lee's strengths, despite their non-bending status. That was nearly a new concept to him.

"...What do you think of non-benders, anyway? They sound like they still give enough of a shit to be useful where you're from."