Kael escorted Korra to her room even though she insisted that she would be fine. He refused to let go of her hand until she was standing safely at her door.

“Korra,” he murmured, brushing his thumb over her knuckles, “today was tough on you, but I promise you, we will uncover everything.”

Her breath softened. “Thank you… for not giving up on me.”

His lips twitched into a small, earnest smile. “Never.”

He started to turn away and she impulsively caught his sleeve.

“Stay ...