Talk:Bumi/@comment-3403431-20120327125957/@comment-75.64.104.4-20120329014618

The creators have stated that although genetics play a role, ultimately, bending comes down to potential or talent. Something about the person that would allow for their bending to manifest. Kya had it with waterbending, Tenzin and his children with airbending, yet, for some reason Bumi just didn't have the spark.