[He frowns now, looking down at the bracelet on his wrist. Huh. You know what, while he turns to head back inside, he also decides to get in a last word] My word to you still stands and I hold no illusions I can change anything with subterfuge. So when you make you triumphant return with Sokka-kun and the others, this friend of yours will be right there to embrace you.

[There. That's sufficient, right? Let's go back inside]