Yes! Was intrigued by the fact that Korra is doing pretty well at the politics games, given Aang's protection orders and the fact that she was always well taken care of. (Also that Tenzin is not, though I give him many props for trying to follow in Aang's footsteps with Katara's temper! and without having the reputations/advantages they did.)

b) I doubt it! I was really surprised she even had that flashback this ep. (GROWN-UP AANG OMG HELLO :D ;;;;;;;;;;)