But aren't most myths built on truths?

[ At least that's how she understood it. It's certainly true enough, in her own world, where Spirits were tangible presences. Where those who guarded the forests still lingered, and when angered would show their wrath. ]

I bet. It almost sounds like one of those old traveling caravans, there'd be people from all different places there. Not that I've been to one of those either.

[ Does she sound put out? She sounds put out. Sometimes, as you grow older, you realize how secluded and protected your life was for a long time - even now. Not that she can blame her father for it. ]

[ She doesn't nod, only pausing to give thought to the answer. ] Yes, to all of the elements. No, to anyone can learn. People are born with bending and it's passed down - you have to have family that was in the Fire Nation to become a Fire Bender. That's how it usually is.

[ But dropping the whole 'your family were the last air benders in the entire world,' thing is probably unbecoming to say right now. ] And I haven't, but the history books have said there were some Air Benders who stopped a hurricane.

[ Then a little mischievously, as if it to connect it together: ] But now they say it's all just myths and legends.