tushanshu | 005 // Video

As you may know, Mr. Wayne recently brought the idea of a foreigner-lead council up again. This was something I was working on before my untimely disappearance, and I agree that it is a good time to try again. I am in full support of this idea, and the current proposal was one representative from each sector if we get enough volunteers.

I understand some of you have concerns with the idea of a council, so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask. Now more than ever I think it's important that we are adequately represented.

...As well, it has come to my attention that certain events have recently transpired involving my brother. Noatak - or Amon, if you know him by that name.

As some of you were not present for my last warning on the subject: I strongly advise anyone to refrain from getting involved in his affairs. He is extremely dangerous, no matter how he acts. As I said, I am his brother, and I am certain I know him better than anyone else here. He is a bloodbender and he will not hesitate to destroy you if you get in his way, no matter who you are.

I can't stop anyone from getting involved with him, but please use caution.

[Private to Noatak]

I'm sorry, but I believe this is for your own good.

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It's innate. And benders aren't a majority of the population, but it isn't terribly rare, either.

'Use' would include using earthbending to construct a building, healing with waterbending, sparring for sport, self-defense, among many other things. 'Misuse' would be harming someone else. But there are ways to cause harm without bending, if someone really wants to, and the benefits far outweigh the dangers.

So, you affirm that only a small percentage of the population have access to it. [He's showing his hand here, slightly, but hey, he has the universe's most powerful weapon stuck on his finger, so he's not as scathing as he could be.]

Can I ask about how it's taught?

[He sincerely doubts their regime is as strict as the Corps, or the choosing as stringent, because this is innate rather than chosen, so not everyone is going to have the temperament to discipline themselves.]

As a martial art would be taught, for the most part. Some people study under a master, some are self-taught. It's up to the individual how much they want to practice.

[He purses his lips. He can't lash out, not yet, but everything is rubbing him the wrong way and that means he needs to back out right now before he does something stupid.]

Thank you for your time.

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