[He tried to look as reassuring as possible. But there were so many answers they don't have.]

We don't know why. There's scientists called the Malnosso who keep us in this area, but they claim they're not responsible for bringing us here. It's some kind of force in this planet instead. It's not something that's forever, but... no one can predict when people go home. I'm sorry.

And... no, I'm not exactly new here. [He doesn't say how long just yet - he knows just one year can be intimidating. It was bad enough when he arrived that year ago and found out how long Katara and Sokka had been here without him.]