Well, I don't expect it'll be exactly a walk through the Earth Kingdom or anything. I won't deny that I'm probably one of the least qualified to learn magic. A few years back, I wanted nothing to do with it; I thought it was just plain... unnatural. Most of my friends are some of the best benders that I know of, and... I don't have any talent for it. But...

[He pauses for a moment.]

I would be honored to learn from you, Master Helios. Almost everyone here from my world either took part in the draft or volunteered to be reinforcements afterward, and I was left behind to take care of things. My little sister has gotten stronger in my absence, and...

If the time comes for me to protect those I care about, I will do anything for them.

When and where do we begin?