I've spoken with General Mustang. We have a mutual point of interest — I'm something called a firebender in my world, which is a form of martial arts that directs internal energies to manifest as elemental manipulation.

( he can get into the specifics if needed, but that's been the answer he's given most people when trying to explain how bending actually works. )

And yes. I'm up to date as far as far as the Circle's concerned.

( #justdetectivethings. )