"How should we handle the Colonies?"
"Why do you have to discuss this sort of thing during our vacation? Can't we wait until after we've defeated Ozai?"
The group had come to rest in a secluded corner by a second-floor window in a teahouse. There was no one else around. Looking down at the bustling street below, Sokka spoke with little enthusiasm.
First, as he had said, this was vacation time. Discussing a question like this spoiled the mood a little.
Second, after defeating Ozai, he would most likely return to the South Pole to help his father rebuild the Southern Water Tribe. What happened to the Colonies had little to do with him.
"We're not doing anything anyway. Let's just chat."
Kahn smiled, then looked toward Aang and Zuko. This question had been posed specifically to those two.
Aang and Zuko, however, felt the question was well worth discussing. After some thought, Aang said:
"All the Colonies were originally Earth Kingdom land, so naturally, they should be returned to the Earth Kingdom."
Zuko agreed with him as well, nodding.
"That's right. This was a mistake my ancestors made, and my task is to set things right. The process might not be easy, but I'll see it through to the end."
Kahn had no objection to their choice. He merely continued:
"Then that raises another question-what should happen to the city's residents?"
Sokka's eyes scoured the street for beautiful women. Looking at the two peoples' distinctly red and green clothing on the street, he said casually:
"How is that a question? The Earth Kingdom people stay, and the Fire Nation people go home."
Aang and Zuko saw nothing wrong with Sokka's words either, but Kahn teased with a smile:
"Congratulations, Sokka. That decision tore countless families apart, sent public outrage