It was reassuring, at least, that Aang and Zuko said those things. She had always wanted to be more than just at arms length with the Avatar crew: it had taken her awhile to realize that. It had always started as a need to protect the nations, that it was the duty of anyone in this world to join the Avatar. It was that need that had her seek out Katara as a Master.

And gradually, she envied their close bond.

But Mai's words snapped her back to reality. She wanted to believe it was the best plan to prevent Mai from being shut in the brig. But if she had, Zuko wouldn't even be here.

She has chosen wrong. But that wouldn't happen again, if that chance came back. She would have to make a decision that protected her friends.

And with that thought, she headed towards the City, intending to go straight to Billy and Ronnae's.