Despite being non-native in the country, Láng is a respected and feared individual in fire nation. He was an orphan, discovered by Iroh during his service duty back in his day, he took him under his wing and raised him like as his own son. The boy grew up with his niece and nephew and their friends, him being the head group as he maintain the chaos especially from Azula. Despite being an orphan, he saw the boy's controlling and commanding abilities, despite facing major consequences, he show no fear.
Fire Lord Ozai, was fascinated by the boy's courage and persistence which lead him to horrible incident. This changed his and the fire nation's perspective of him. Many feared and respected him which Iroh fear he may lost in path of darkess which he suggest to continue training him under his surveillance.
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