Toku was so flippant. That would probably never change.

"The Fire Sages are a really big deal, in case you hadn't noticed yet," Jael said incredulously. "You're just gonna ignore them? No way all that prophesizing is false; if it were a lesser event things would be ambiguous. But the coming of the Avatar is the most important event of the century. The signs would be clear as day."

"Look," Jael said with a touch of amusement, "who ever heard of someone bending their element on the first try? Just because you couldn't do it right then and there doesn't mean a thing. It doesn't change the fact that the Avatar is you. It's overwhelming, but don't worry, I've got your back." Jael gave his friend a reassuring pat on the shoulder.