Both. I don't object to self defense, but there is such a thing as going too far and I have no doubt you would have criticisms for me if I defended myself in a similar manner.

[He looks around, and for the first time focuses on where they are instead of what his brother is doing.]

Do you work here? [As in: 'Here in this place where you are pretty much definitely using your bending for healing'. Which Tarrlok would have no objections to, if it was anyone else.]