"It's an art form." Zuko doesn't really know what "mutation" is, so he can't directly contradict that. He closes his hand and the flames burn out. "In my country, it is an honor to protect and serve your country, whether you're a bender or not." He pauses. "It used to be, anyway. It should be."

He scratches the back of his head, self-consciously.

"I don't know much about your world. Your government sounds very corrupt, if it's not an honor to serve them."