Korra has been secretly seeing someone. He is older, more distinguished, and more in touch with his feelings. He makes Korra feel special. He does not play with her emotions.
He visits Republic City from time to time, more often now since they have begun dating. When he visits, they go on the most amazing dates (incognito, of course). Their romance is a wonderful secret.
Korra cannot stop thinking about the General. That is what she calls him when they are together. She likes this title. It suits him well. He enjoys it when she calls him that; it gives him an ego boost.
The General never gave too much thought to the Avatar. He never thought he would be dating her. The General heard stories about the Avatar. He heard that she was determined, brazen, feisty. He never heard anything about her beauty so when he met her, he was struck dumb by her. Her blue eyes pierced his soul and he was feeling a little embarrassed since she just saved his life.
He could not stop thinking about her. His feelings for her grew stronger. He realized he had to do something so the day of the assault on Amon, he took his chances and asked her out. She was surprised, but she agreed. The General had another thing to fight for, to live for.
When she lost her bending, he was the one she turned to, the one who was her shoulder to cry on, the one who listened, the one who held her and the one who assured her that he will be there no matter what. He calmed her down and she always accepted his help even though she pushed the others away.
The General is coming back to Republic City. He cannot wait to see his lady love, to spend some time with his Avatar.