[He's not sure how to help, at all. Even if he considered trying it himself... that would be another source of pain for both of them, and one that's unnecessary when Katara is the better Waterbender. And he feels weak; he can't control the Avatar State, he can't repel bloodbending.]
I'm sorry. I... I wish there was another way, Katara.
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I'm sorry. I... I wish there was another way, Katara.