P'Li quotes from The Legend of Korra

P'Li

We could have just taken the elevator. Show off.

Eska

Why didn't anyone tell us we have a secret prison we could have been throwing people in?

Desna

I'd like to put my tailor in here. He never gets my cuffs right. They're so creasy.

We built this place secretly with your father to hold a very special prisoner. She's a powerful firebender named P'Li who can create explosions with her mind. Ironically, I hired a guy with a similar ability to kill the Avatar myself once. [awkward pause] Didn't work.

Eska

Don't feel bad. I tried to kill Korra after she ruined my wedding. It happens.

Tonraq

Let's just focus on keeping this woman in prison.

The intense cold prevents her from firebending.

Desna

There's certainly no way anyone's breaking out of here.

That's what we thought about the other three prisons.

P'Li

[shivering] Must be something exciting going on. No one interesting has visited me in 13 years.

Tonraq

Don't get used to it.

P'Li

He's out, isn't he? Mmm, I'm feeling warmer already.

(irritably) We should've grabbed one of those cops- maybe they know something about where the Avatar is hiding.

Ghazan

She could be anywhere.

P'Li

(confidently) We'll find her. (she glances over her shoulder at Zaheer, who is meditating) It's just a matter of time.

Zaheer

...She's with the Metal Clan.

Zaheer

(angrily) What happened back in Zaofu? You told me we wouldn't have any problems getting the Avatar. Because of you, we've all been compromised.

No- any evidence was destroyed when my library burned.

Zaheer

Where is your physical body now?

At the Misty Palms Inn. But there is no need to worry, I was not followed.

Zaheer

You left a loose end.

I assure you, no one knows anything about us-

Zaheer

No. You are the loose end. (he lunges forward and grabs Aiwei)

Korra

(jumps out from behind the tree) Zaheer!

Zaheer

(smiles) It seems Aiwei was mistaken: he was followed.

Korra

That's right. We knew he'd lead us straight to you. So what did you do with him?

Zaheer

He'll be spending eternity in the Fog of Lost Souls... which just leaves the two of us.

Korra

(raises her fists) Don't move, Zaheer! You're gonna give me some answers!

Zaheer

(sits down) There's no need for aggression. Neither of us has our bending, and I'm not going anywhere. I'll answer whatever questions you have; you deserve that much. (Korra lowers her fists, surprised) What would you like to know?

Korra

First off, who are you people, and why do you keep trying to take me?

Zaheer

We are part of a secret society, dedicated to restoring freedom to the world. We... are the Red Lotus.

Korra

Red Lotus? Are... you related to the White Lotus?

Zaheer

We are what the White Lotus was meant to be. But after the Hundred Year War, the White Lotus lost its true purpose. Its members came out of hiding, and openly served the Avatar. They became nothing but glorified bodyguards, who served corrupt nations. So a great man named Xai Bao broke from the White Lotus, and began his own society.

Korra

(sarcastically) That's a great story, but it doesn't explain why you tried to take me when I was a kid.

Zaheer

That... was Unalaq's idea.

Korra

(surprised) What? My uncle was part of the Red Lotus?

Zaheer

(whispering) Avatar Korra. Misty Palms Inn. Find her.

P'Li

You two go. I'll stay and make sure Zaheer's body is safe. (Ghazan and Ming-Hua leave)

Zaheer

(to Korra) I met your uncle when I was a teenager, after we had both joined the Red Lotus. We learned about Raava and Vaatu, and how Avatar Wan foolishly severed them, disrupting the balance of the world forever.

Korra

(angrily) Avatar Wan wasn't foolish! He was trying to restore balance!

Zaheer

He closed the portals, severing humans from spirits. Even you realize the error in his ways.

Korra

So all along, you and my uncle planned to use me, to open the portals and release Vaatu?! That's why you tried to take me when I was a kid?!

Zaheer

Yes. And with members of the Red Lotus as your elemental masters, we could've taught you so much.

Korra

Sounds like you wanted to brainwash me, so I'd do whatever you wanted.

Zaheer

No, Korra. All I wanted, was to show the Avatar a better path for the world.

Zaheer

Drop your staff and surrender yourself! (long pause) Don't make me come get you!

Korra

(via radio) Mako! What's going on?

Mako

They're here, but so is the lavabender!

Korra

Tell Ghazan to let the Airbenders go!

Zaheer

Not until you turn yourself over. This isn't a negotiation! (long pause, Zaheer raises his radio) Wipe them out!

Korra

No! Wait! I'm coming. (she walks towards them)

Zaheer

(into his radio) Stand down.

P'Li

(smirks) And don't bother trying to Metalbend out of these. They're platinum. (she pushes Korra towards Zaheer)

Zaheer

(to Ghazan, via radio) We have her.

Asami

It's okay, Tenzin. We're about to get you out of here-

Mako

(deflects her attack with Firebending and grabs his radio) Korra! It was a trick, they're not here! Don't turn yourself over!

Korra

(to Zaheer, furious) We had a deal!

Mako

(to Lin, via radio) Chief, get Korra outta there, now!

Lin Beifong

(to her team) Go, go, go!