[ It doesn't think Bolin very long to realise he's just made the situation worse. The goal was to stop this girl from feeling even worse about herself! In his defense, it's not everyday he meets someone with a lack of feet. Or, someone who looks like they're made of one of those steam-powered mechas Asami's company makes. After he registers the situation, he's quick to accept it though, and tries to ... control the damage. Maybe a topic change ... ]

Your shoes! Yes. We can go find them together. I'm pretty good at moving stuff around, so I'll be able to help. Wouldn't want you to get a foot fungus because you stepped on something gunky!

[ Can she even? What is she? Oh well. His penchant for talking too much aside, he's sincere about wanting to help. ] Where did you ... last see them?