And then, everything changed after Valdis "attacked." Sokka's readiness shifted when Zuko cries out and Katara rushes to Iroh's side with a confused look. The steadiness of Sokka's raised sword wavers and then falls as Zuko finally comes to. Nothing is happening like he thought it was; were either Zuko or Valdis possessed at all?

Still, it paid to not be caught unaware. He raises his sword and continues to eye Zuko and Valdis oddly. "Okay, will someone explain what in the world is going on!?"