( mako watches him critically, and will reach out to physically adjust his posture or stance if he deems it necessary. at that commentary, which really steps back into the realm of uncertainty, mako shakes his head. firm, )

Doesn't matter. Before today you didn't know it could be done. Now you do, and you go from there.

( he steps away from lance, puts his hand over his diaphragm. )

Water and firebending rely the most on breath control, too. Try to be conscious of your breathing. Don't hold it in too long. In and out like the tide. The original waterbenders learned from watching the moon in its cycles.