[He looks into Katara's eyes for several seconds before making a slow, decisive nod.]

You're right. There still is a lot to look forward to. And I know that... even if we can't see it coming back home, we'll make every moment worth it. [She's been there almost every day of his life since he woke up from the iceberg. And it looks like that'll continue, as long as he lives. He still doesn't like to think about afterwards, being stuck in the Spirit World with just the other spirits.

I wish I could come back for you, when you're ready.]

It... it does feel a little better to talk about all of this.