That was the usual reaction of those who did not know her. They thought the way she normally spoke to people was odd. But the people who did know her well knew that was just Mai. No helping it and, since Zuko had ended their relationship, no changing it.
"Los Angeles..." she said, mulling the name over briefly. "Hm, I suppose so." What she needed right now wasn't a welcome wagon, but a way to find a familiar face. "My name is Mai," she offered, not wanting to be totally rude to the girl.