Aang could hear you there -- and, given his experience, the sort of old men who could lead armies were often badass. He aimed his staff at the leader of the Buers to give it a good whack, putting in some of his skill as a Beastmaster.

"Okay, looks like we need to fight these guys to get them to leave us alone." Apparently that was how monsters worked here. Aang didn't have to like it, but a few people he knew were just like that. "You fire, I'll support?" The Dancer could really weaken the enemies they fought.