Archer

sokka why is ur type people who are out of your league and could kill you??

i have a very distinct memory, in my childhood, of the moment of my disillusionment.  i believed that grown-ups knew what they were doing, and that the things that seemed so obvious to me had to be obvious to them, too (things like DON’T GO TO WAR IN IRAQ, for example).  i believed that, and had that belief pulled out from under me, so my disillusionment comes with a sense of betrayal.

Zuko as the blue spirit:

Zuko during the Storm:

Zuko after doing one good thing:

Zuko’s hair redemption:

Zuko riding appa on his way to life-changing adventures:

Zuko and the badgerfrog:

Zuko watching turtle ducks:

Zuko destroying Suki’s village:

Zuko getting a group hug from the gaang:

Haru’s mom 

Pros

- small business owner 

- takes no shit 

- silver fox look going on 

- Cheekbones™ 

-  could probably ride an ostrich horse

Cons

- let Haru grow that mustache 

- does she have a name? Who knows? 

- discouraged fighting cops 

- didn’t let Haru earthbend (which valid) but was cool with the avatar, two water tribe kids, and a ten ton flying bison crashing in her barn. One of those things is definitely going to draw some attention from those fire nation soldiers you’re trying to avoid. Pick a lane, lady. 

Poppy Beifong 

Pros 

- loaded 

- would provide food 

- Toph actually missed her when she ran away so she’s semi-Toph approved 

- her hair….it’s so big

- not only has a first name, but a last name too 

- objectively very pretty 

Cons 

- ableist 

- was apparently fine with letting Lao set bounty hunters after Toph 

- probably supports cops 

- if ATLA were to have a Real Housewives, this lady would be the star 

- okay what was up with the Beifongs just sitting in a makeshift throne room? You’re rich, not royalty. Get over yourselves. 

- definitely cannot ride an ostrich horse 

Sela 

Pros

- said ACAB

- objectively a Whole Cutie 

- perfected the messy bun Look™ 

- protective af 

- I know it was unfair for her to tell Zuko to leave after he fought the earthbenders, but can we appreciate how this woman, who’s family and country have been in danger from the fire nation for her entire life, watches Zuko go absolutely feral swinging swords and throwing flames, steps in front of her kid and goes “nope, not a step closer”. Fucking fearless. 

- can  probably ride an ostrich horse 

Cons

- kid was a shit-stirrer 

- can’t fight cops 

Ursa

Pros

- Zuko-approved 

- down with regicide 

- an objective hottie 

- actual royalty 

- likes turtleducks 

- theater nerd

Cons

- theater nerd 

- whether or not you think Ursa treated Azula right, the objective fact is that Ursa left Azula with the impression that she thought Azula was a heartless monster and that impression left a lasting psychological impact 

- oh boy we are not going to get into the comics…but yikes 

Kya 

Pros 

- sacrificed herself to save Katara 

- lead the Fire Nation to believe that there were no more waterbenders in the Southern Water Tribe, not only allowing her daughter to live then but ensuring the safety of her village and her children for after she was gone 

- snagged Hakoda (ATLA’s Spiciest DILF) 

- There’s strong evidence that she was, in fact, the chief of the Southern Water Tribe. Get it queen. 

- has probably never seen an ostrich horse but I would bet money that Kya put everyone else to shame with ice dodging 

- knockout gorgeous 

Cons

Michi 

Pros

- a jawline so sharp it could puncture the hull of an empire-class Fire Nation battle ship, leaving thousands to drown at sea. Because… it’s so sharp.

- 15 year age difference between her kids….get it girl 

- at one point had some political power over Omashu (which is the real powerhouse of the Earth Kingdom do not @ me it just is) 

- Mai might not have had any emotional support from her, but it does seem like Michi encouraged knife throwing (because apparently throwing around weapons is fine, but expressing emotions? Nope.) 

Cons 

- supports cops 

- thought her son was kidnapped and spent her time being sad on a balcony instead of doing anything 

- valued her husband’s political career over her daughter’s emotional well being 

- supports imperialism 

Ying 

Pros 

- whole cutie; beautiful eyes

- traveled through the whole Earth Kingdom as a refugee while pregnant. Damn queen. 

- we really don’t appreciate enough how Ying went through the serpent’s pass while in labor. She is braver than any Fire Nation soldier. 

Cons 

- can’t fight cops 

- named her daughter Hope (I’m sorry you know you cringed a little when she did that)