Tch... Siku did have a good life, she just didn't realize it. Whatever "problems" she had were insignificant by comparison, Katsu would have killed to have a life as simple as hers. She could do what she wanted, when she wanted, and never got in trouble because of who her parents were; back in the Fire Nation his parents, who regular workers, were hardly going to have enough weight to their names to free him from trouble, that wasn't something he could rely on. When the only complaint she gave him was about being trained he almost laughed, turning away and starting on down the tunnels. Right, because that was so hard to do, at least she was home and training. Katsu never had a choice really, he was taken from his home and supposed to be trained by complete strangers, strangers who were hardly the kindest of people. If she knew even a fraction of what he'd gone through then maybe she'd not be so much of a jerk.

So this was going to be it huh? He was going to leave yet another home, more friends behind and a life he wanted to live all because of the White Lotus. Actually, this time around he didn't completely blame them, he should have avoided them altogether if Siku hadn't forced him along. Now that he was actually trying to make them do things too they refused, or rather, the Water Bender refused. Honestly was she just here to make his life more difficult? Demanding that she come along and then do nothing but harass and complicate things, real great companion to have. Glancing back at the trio behind him, Katsu frowned and stuffed his hands into his pockets, wondering what the chances were of ditching them. Maybe once they were on the island... 

"Wait... What are you planning?" the Avatar asked, frowning as he overheard the conversation. Glancing back once more his eyes widened seeing Asha aiming at him, gasping and turning around as he held his hands out defensively. "Wait wait wait, don't you even dare!" Either the Air Bender hadn't heard him or didn't care, because she went right on ahead and let loose a powerful gust of wind straight at him. Gritting his teeth as he fought to keep his feet planted Katsu found his body leaning backwards, having to bend some earth in order to stop from flying away. When the gust had finally subsided his hair was all pushed up and sticking everywhere, his clothes crumpled and disheveled. Was he dry? Oh most definitely, there wasn't a drop left on him, but he looked like he'd just jumped out of the sky or something. Growling in annoyance the Fire Bender fought to get his hair back down, sorting out his clothes before huffing and continuing on ahead.

Their manhole of choice was some dozen blocks away ultimately, which should be plenty of distance for them to lose the White Lotus. Glancing up the ladder Katsu frowned to himself, deliberating once more whether he could ditch these three here and now. Siku had her little emotional display earlier so he doubted she'd let it go, and Hiresh suddenly had this mindset that he was the Avatar's keeper or some crap. Asha... Heck, he didn't even know what the Air Bender was thinking, mostly just assuming she was coming along since she was being told. Frowning, Katsu rubbed at his head before finally making peace with the fact he had an entourage now, going ahead and climbing up the ladder first. Listening closely to make sure no vehicles were coming he pushed the slab of steel away with some effort, poking his head out for good measure before finally leaving the sewers. Keeping watch at the manhole itself he glanced around the area, satisfied that he couldn't see anyone around that might try causing them harm. "Coast's clear you guys, get up here..."