Oh, Sokka. I'm so sorry. [She wouldn't wish her experience or Sokka's on anyone.] They're a vile bunch to do this to us, and anyone who watches us for fun should be ashamed.

[She smiles apologetically. She meant it as a rhetorical question, but she appreciates him making the effort to answer anyway.]

There's no easy answer, I know. [But at his suggestion, she shakes her head.] I can't tell him. Being new here is difficult on anyone, and he's got enough to worry about. My telling him would just make things awkward and add pressure and he doesn't need that. [Even if it means she has to keep up a running lie.]