Liang took a deep breath. She wasn't quite sure how Li would react to what she was about to do - after all the Avatar State was the ultimate defensive measure. The black haired woman lowered her hand and very cautiously approached Li from behind. "Li, listen to me." Her voice was calm and kind - like that of an older sister that tried to comfort the younger offspring who were in trouble or in need of a hug. "For now you need to let it go and accept what has happened. No matter how horrible it feels." The former firebender pulled Li in to a very gentle one armed hug and closed her eyes - as if she was expecting to everything to end at the moment of contact. She didn't know why she was acting the way she was - taking in to consideration how scared she was, but it felt like the right thing to do. "Li... please..."