( he laughs a bit. humorlessly. mako doesn't exactly enjoy paperwork, but that doesn't mean he isn't good at it. he's too exacting a person not to be. not to mention, beifong would string him out to dry if he submitted anything less than a perfect, grammatically correct ten page report every time he caught a pick-pocket. )
What would you consider the most common application of alchemy?
( he recognizes that it's likely because he comes from a place where elemental manipulation is par for the course. benders are a minority, but they're a powerful one. so it's just... strange, to hear that there's a form of science that allows for it, but one that has rendered mako's normal to something hallowed. )
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What would you consider the most common application of alchemy?
( he recognizes that it's likely because he comes from a place where elemental manipulation is par for the course. benders are a minority, but they're a powerful one. so it's just... strange, to hear that there's a form of science that allows for it, but one that has rendered mako's normal to something hallowed. )
If you don't mind my asking.
( he adds that part politely. secrecy, and all. )