"So? Peasants aren't my problem," Mai replies. She also gives Nima a look. Because really, it's the nation's job to deal with the peasants and their needs. Not her.

After a moment she replies to the second question, "I throw knives. Or hang out with Zuko."

Oh, Zuko. He could be so infuriating sometimes, but... she loved him. Or at least didn't hate him.