[Katara simply nods along-- it seems more like he's musing to himself more than anything. But when he turns to address her, Katara stiffens slightly. She'd expected such a speech, though, and she has to admit this meeting was going far better than she could ever hope for. To signal that she'd listened to ever word he'd said, Katara nods and gives a small salute.]

Yes, Sir. I'll be sure to keep my waterbending under wraps and confined within Garden. [And she relaxes at his last comment, her smile bright. Though, after a moment, she remembers something she'd seen in the paper that hard sparked her interest. Shifting her weight slightly, when she speaks she's hesitant.]

Uhm, Sir... I know this might not be the best time to ask about this, but I remember seeing an ad in the newsletter regarding a life guarding position at the pool. I took First Aid last quarter and I'm CPR certified-- has anyone else asked about the position yet? [Her expression is hopeful as she looks up at him.]