[ Ikki being silent certainly is a cause for concern. It only ever happens when she's sleeping, sick, or terrified. Or, apparently, trying to be quiet, which is so rare that it almost never occurs (although sheer surprise has been happening more often, and playing ninja requires it).

She lets out her breath all at once and gives Tenzin an are you sure look that lasts maybe all of one second. ] Really? Good! 'Cause guess what? You can join the art club I'm starting if you want and you should because it's gonna be so much fun and -

[ Tenzin looks a little distracted. Ikki follows his gaze, her face screwed up in confusion - he might not catch all of what she says, but he always listens - and Ikki's expression suddenly went from baffled to one hundred percent thrilled. She beamed, waving at the Water Tribe girl. ] Katara!!!

[ She'd told her father about his parents already. That he didn't believe her hadn't actually clicked as of yet. ]