[Souji moves his hand and holds it up, palm inward, trying to stop Sokka from getting between them. Then he pushes himself to his feet and checks his hand - yup, as he feared. Taking out a paper from inside his kimono sleeve, he wipes the blood off and turns to Toph, bowing his head.]
I apologize for the interruption. Shall we continue?
[Action - July 15]
I apologize for the interruption. Shall we continue?