[If he doesn't answer right away, it's because he's impressed too. Katara and Aang aren't the sort to often make that distinction (or at least this is what he believes, given how long it took to earn Katara's trust after that. Aang is more set in his ways than her. So in part, he's very proud of them for that.
At the same time, he hopes they give it more than 'a while'. Adore Ikki though he may, and confident in her powers of perception, a seven-year-old still doesn't have the same type of experience as someone who's made their life on weaving deceptions.]
That's because we're careful with the things we love. I'm sure you've learned that lesson before, right?
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[If he doesn't answer right away, it's because he's impressed too. Katara and Aang aren't the sort to often make that distinction (or at least this is what he believes, given how long it took to earn Katara's trust after that. Aang is more set in his ways than her. So in part, he's very proud of them for that.
At the same time, he hopes they give it more than 'a while'. Adore Ikki though he may, and confident in her powers of perception, a seven-year-old still doesn't have the same type of experience as someone who's made their life on weaving deceptions.]
That's because we're careful with the things we love. I'm sure you've learned that lesson before, right?