"Korra, I got recalled. I leave for the Earth Kingdom tomorrow," Mako let out quickly.

Korra was petting Naga. She kept stroking Naga's head but she didn't really feel what she was doing, her mind was just racing.

"I guess there was an uprising near Ba Sing Se and the Earth Kingdom military is still in disorder after the queen's assassination." Mako said as he began stroking Naga's head too. "The Dai Li staged a coup against the prince and now the area is completely unstable. The Republic Forces are going to help stabilize the area."

"I've been reading the news about what was going on there. I guess I didn't think it was that bad anymore. How do you feel about the recall?" Korra asked still calmly stroking Naga.

"I'm not sure. It was interesting telling Beifong that I have to put up the badge for a bit. She did make a few calls and I'm on a special detail. Not sure what for yet but looks like my detective skills won't get rusty." Mako looked up at Korra. "You know the Water Tribes might get pulled into this mess too. I know you'll go back without a doubt if you get recalled to. I just don't wanna see you get hurt. I wanted you to make me a promise."

"What's that Mako?" Korra asked.

"Don't volunteer to go back." Korra looked up at Mako.

"You know I can't make that promise. I have a good thing going on right now Mako, but you, of all people, know I haven't been able to let all that go yet." Korra stared at Mako for what seemed to be an eternity. "But I will promise I'm not gonna go running back to a recruiter office tomorrow."

"Or the day after?" Mako smirked.

"Or the day after," Korra replied with a smirk of her own. "There is some stuff I wanted to talk with you about though and Naga does need a walk. Care to join?"

"Of course."

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"Well Korra, I can honestly say you still have the ability to surprise me after all these years."

They were both walking back into Korra's apartment. Korra hung up Naga's leash and made her way to the refrigerator.

"Hahaha. well you know I try to keep people on their toes. Beer?" Korra asked while opening up one for herself.

"No I gotta leave in a bit and I'm on the bike." Mako replied. "So have you like met any ladies yet?"

"Ummm…" Korra took a swig. "Kind of. I have talked to a few people on Tinder and no one really has interested me besides this one girl. But you how busy I am, I don't think I'm gonna have much of a dating life."

"I guess that and my busy life is what ruined us huh?" Mako said.

"Oh Mako it was so much more than that too. We just don't work out that way. I do miss you though and I never wanted to throw away our friendship." Korra looked at her beer bottle trying to avoid Mako's gaze.

"Me either. And you're right. Can we just put that all behind us and be friends again? I could use someone besides Bolin to write me letters and send care packages."

Korra looked up at Mako finally. "Of course."

"Well I better go. I still have to let Bolin know I'm leaving, not sure how he is gonna take that one."

"He'll be fine. He has Opal and me to look out for him. Plus, the tournament is in a couple months. I know he is pretty much set on taking it this time." Korra stood up to walk Mako to the door.

"You're right. Well Korra, I guess this is goodbye." Mako held up his arms.

"It's only see you later."

"I love you, Korra" Mako said as Korra sank into his embrace.

"I love you, too. Stay safe."

"Always." Mako replied and walked out the door.

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Korra made her way to her bed after finishing her nightly routine. She pulled out her phone for one last check of her Tinder account.

Asami- I promise I'm not too crazy. How is your night going?

Korra- Not too crazy sounds great. My night has been interesting, kind of a long story.

Asami- Well I'm all ears if you care to share.

A/N- Short chapter and a quick update from last night. This is so much more fun to write than the last essays for my winter course.