[He gives a smiling nod at her mention of Ginko. Must have been a really cool guy.]

I... I try to relate to what she's saying, to understand. And say whatever feels right for what she's telling me. Whatever feels like... I'm being there for her.

Even with the happy things, though... it shocks me, and it's sad to think about. Just her and Sokka being here three years without me is shocking. Since... from my point of view... I've been around both of them as long as I've known them. But at least, most of the time, our bond's still there. Just not in the same way as it is in my time.