JW grunted and struggled to shove a length of his tail out of the way so that he could frown up at Korra. His purple scales hid how red his face would be turning otherwise and tongue flicked anxiously as he tried to untangle himself so that he could stand up as tall as he could and become imposing. He'd figured out that trick earlier when he had to scare off some raccoon moths who were trying to steal his tools.

"I can get there myself, thanks. Perhaps it's you who shouldn't be here."