"I don't see anything wrong with directness at times like these," I say, managing a smile in turn. Korra's passion and compassion both give me hope that... well, that not all hope is lost when things like this happen. It's hard to have hope, sometimes, but I think it's the people we met that keep it from fully fading.

Assuming those people are the right kind of people, and I've certainly met those that aren't. I'm certain that those who are behind the Purge aren't the right kind of people. There's no way that this can be acceptable to a kind heart and mind. I don't care about population control. I don't care about fulfilling urges. Assault is assault. Murder is murder.

"I just wish more people would be. It seems like it's only ever the minority that speaks up and... well, it makes it a lot harder to change things. Not that I've really done anything."