( he's not going to argue, although he definitely could. he's learned it's better not to fight this sort of thing, just wave it off. korra would probably make a joke about how much like a waterbender he can be. )

I got lucky — I grew up with an earthbender, so I already came into it knowing most of the forms and ways it can be applied to combat. It'd be harder for someone without that history.

( it doesn't hurt that he's an exceptional athlete and bender to begin with, but. he's not going to brag. he's not as arrogant as he used to be. mostly. )

... Okay, but how can a. Mongoose? — have a warrior form? Is it bigger?

( does it terrify enemies with its cuteness?? help. )