Īccording to Bumi, he was kidnapped in a potato sack and forced to enlist in the United Forces, where he became a commander. Regardless, the family remained close, and Bumi was supportive of Kya when she revealed her sexual orientation to him. Similar to his sister Kya, Bumi was somewhat distant from his father, who was focused primarily on his Avatar duties, preserving Air Nomad culture, and training Tenzin in airbending. The firstborn and only nonbender among Aang and Katara's three children, Bumi grew into a rambunctious child who needed close supervision. 4.4 Avatar Legends: The Roleplaying Gameīumi stood for a photo with his family when he was a young boy.1.3.1 Retirement and life with Tenzin's family.