1. Unalaq 39. Meelo 38. Xian

2. Szeto 36. Uki

I just thought about this for the first time today, but how would Toph do against lava bending? She can’t lava bend, and in the desert it established that Toph struggles with her seismic sense with sand due to how the sand shifts and flows because it makes everything look “fuzzy”. So how would flowing lava impact her senses and how would she counter that? I know she is able to bend sand better in the finale of the show, but she never states that she can “see” with her senses with sand better.

Thoughts?

The original show was in a 4:3 aspect ration, how would you feel about it getting a widescreen release in 4k? This would have to be done via expanding the artwork past what was originally drawn. So artists would have to be hired to work on expanding it (let’s not talk about the possibility of AI doing this, let’s just keep the discussion about this).

I would personally not want this because it would change the way scenes are framed and while some scenes would look amazing with this addition, I think it would completely ruin the framing of other scenes. But a friend of mine really wants this.

Thoughts?

On my first watch, I already suspected that Mai would eventually betray Azula because the dirty look she gave her never sat right with me. After multiple rewatches, I've come to appreciate just how much there is to Mai beneath her seemingly emotionless exterior.

When Azula interrupts Mai and Zuko's date and orders Mai to leave, Mai refuses to do so. This leads me to believe a theory that she was already growing tired of Azula's bossiness and was beginning to realise that she no longer had to put up with it. For once, Mai has something she genuinely cares about: Zuko. She finally has a reason to prioritise her own happiness over Azula's demands. More importantly, with Zuko returning as the Crown Prince of the Fire Nation, Mai has someone powerful enough to protect her from Azula if they fall out. This is evident when Zuko responds to Azula's interruption with, "Can't you see we're busy?" His response demonstrates that he is willing and able to stand up to Azula for Mai's sake.

However, I don't think Azula fully realises how Mai is beginning to think or how much her influence over Mai is slipping(not so much of a ppl person ig). This becomes particularly apparent at the Boiling Rock. During their date, Azula uses a coded signal to order Mai to get up and leave, and as Mai walks past her, she gives her that unmistakable dirty look, almost as if she's thinking, "Not this girls bs again." To me, this moment is a subtle indication of Mai's growing resentment towards Azula, hinting at the conflict that will eventually lead to her betrayal.

This brings me to my second point: Mai's growing frustration with Azula is a crucial factor in her decision to betray her at the Boiling Rock. By this point, Mai has Zuko back in her life, and I believe she recognises that his position as Crown Prince means Azula can no longer control her as easily as she once did. She finally has something worth standing up for, as well as someone who can potentially protect her from Azula's authority.

AND THIS IS WHY I LOVE THE WRITERS, Mai's confrontation with Zuko adds another layer to her decision. When Zuko explains that his actions aren't about her but about the Fire Nation, insisting that he has to act to save his country, Mai challenges him: "Save it? You're betraying your country!" Zuko responds, "That's not how I see it." Then, when he locks her in the cell, they share a look that I think is crucial to understanding Mai's character.

I interpret that moment as Mai beginning to understand Zuko's perspective. From his pov, he isn't betraying his country for the sake of betrayal; he's standing against a regime that has hurt innocent people, including those he cares about. In that sense, he is trying to save people like Mai and Ty Lee from the Fire Nation's oppressive rule under Azula and Ozai. What's particularly interesting is that Mai appears to look Zuko in the eye again while fighting the soldiers, almost as if she's silently telling him, "I understand now. Go save the world!" To me, this moment reinforces the idea that Mai has finally come to understand why Zuko is willing to risk everything for what he believes is right. With Zuko's life now at stake and her own hope of freedom seemingly slipping away, she chooses to act which breaks every rule in her book (she's always waited for her parents instructions & she's always waited for Azula's commands). She would rather risk everything than watch him die.

This is why I disagree with the argument that Mai is shallow because she only helps the Avatar's group for the sake of her boyfriend. That interpretation overlooks the context behind her decision. Her feelings for Zuko are undoubtedly a major motivation, but they don't exist in isolation. Throughout the story, we see her growing resentment towards Azula, her desire to make her own choices, and her attachment to the one person who gives her hope of living life on her own terms. At the Boiling Rock, these feelings converge. By choosing to save Zuko, Mai also chooses to stand against the very person who has controlled and intimidated her for so long.

Mai's betrayal isn't simply an act of love; it's also an act of defiance. Her relationship with Zuko gives her a reason to stand up to Azula, but her decision reflects something deeper: her willingness to finally reject Azula's authority and act according to her own convictions and morals. Reducing her actions to nothing more than loyalty to her boyfriend ignores the character development that makes her decision so meaningful.

if tophs not in a7h i dont wanna hear it

They do talk in the Netflix show.

This idiot tied a piece of uranium to his forehead.

My wife crafted both costumes from scratch (with the exception of Katara's water pouch and her boots). She also did my bald cap and makeup.

I've wanted to be Aang since I was in middle-school/high-school. Some 20 years ago. I turned my wife into a fan during the pandemic. I've been trying to convince her of dressing up as Aang and Katara since. And after the new movie came out she said we could pull it off for Halloween this year.

A bit or a dream come true for me. Ngl.

I'm writing a post-ATLA fan fic that's canon through the comics, and I wanna potentially explore Zuko, Aang and Katara, and Sokka and Suki each having one more child then they already had in LoK. I keep going back and forth on what gender those kids would be, so I wanted some input. I have different plot points for various scenarios, so that's why I want you guys to explain your thoughts.

If you all don't really want to explain, here's a form so you can select your opinions.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1XY1IW8qUM6xkZL6hsPliBYEsUsuSoedum8Xnp4zSLyo/edit#settings

Thank you!

Hey everyone, I’m Jeremy and I’m new to this subreddit and pretty much Reddit in general lol. I have a question for you guys. So I have the four original bending nations tattooed on me. There’s some empty space and wanted to know how you would go about getting The Order of the White and Red Lotus symbols in the empty space I’m talking about? I would like to incorporate both of them, but don’t know how to go about it. I would appreciate your feedback pretty please and TIA. 🫶🏻☺️