[A small smile] I am pleased to hear the world's balance is restoring in your time. It must be difficult for the world to experience such peace though. The war, as I'm aware lasted through many generations.

[A frown, as he glances down at the ground]

Had I been more decisive, I could have prevented that terrible war. [It hasn't been that long since Sozin had abandoned him. The feelings of betrayal, confusion, and guilt was still fresh in his mind]