...that's terrible. [ Even when they were on the street, he sort of had Mako to help him figure a couple of things that worked for his bending. As much as firebending could translate. And then there were a few of the gang members around who could give him a tip here and there, and then Toza taught him everything he knows about the pro bending style, even some of the really basic traditional stances.

He guesses he's always had a little guidance on his side. Bolin sticks his hands in his pockets and moves to stand next to her. ]

I mean, you're super smart! You're really, really great. I don't think that you can't figure it out by yourself? [ Whatever those abilities are, exactly. ] But that still must be really tough to have to handle.