[He can feel this shift, and it gives a rising feeling in his heart. He had felt guilty, back after Katara had first learned bloodbending, that despite some attempts to comfort her, they mostly let her work through it on her own. This was like a second chance, and once she went to hold him again, he felt like his message was getting through. It's okay. You're still Katara. You're always welcome here.
Aang held onto her tightly for as long as she would take and made some occasional soft rubbings of her back.]
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Aang held onto her tightly for as long as she would take and made some occasional soft rubbings of her back.]