[He gives a sad smile and managed to get his feet.]

I won't, Toph. I'll just keep thinking of hopes like that and maybe I'll feel better. I'm pretty smart, right? So I can figure out a way to see Ikki and all of them back home, even Katara and... [He puts a hand on Toph's shoulder for a moment.] anyone else who's around.

And in the meantime, here... I still have to learn metalbending, don't I? I think I know what'll be the first thing I make.