[Edward takes the sword, looking it over. Pokes at a few of the nicks and scratches. Peeeeeeeeers.

...Sob. It's probably beyond repair. But after all that he's not going to admit defeat, setting it on the desk instead and focusing back on Sokka. The sword is safe. He can move on.]

You yourself have been kidnapped twice recently, and returned safely each time. What makes you think this will be any different?