Aang is kind in more than the superficial way children are taught to be in school. He's kind because he has a deep sense of empathy, one that the monks can't even take full credit for instilling him. He's always kind in every life, and that allows him to understand how to move forward in situations like this.

"Great. Then I'll show you when we're out of the arena, okay?" All the pieces are set up. He beams at Clint, genuinely excited by the prospect of teaching Clint a new thing. He looks down at the board, where the white side is in front of the man. "White goes first, right?"