The General has arrived in Republic City and has been making frequent visits to Air Temple Island. The residents of the island are under the impression that the two are training, practicing their firebending.
In reality, the two are wrestling with each other's tongues inside the training area. They enjoy these moments with each other. They do not even have to talk. The silence is not uncomfortable. They only want to be together.
They feel a huge gust of wind. "Korra! What is going on here?" Tenzin interrupts.
The two lovebirds break apart, cursing Tenzin for interrupting them. His yells have gathered the residents of Air Temple in the training area. The airbending family, Mako, Bolin and Asami are all very curious; they wonder what the fuss is about, what made Tenzin holler like that.
"You saw what is going on," Korra replies rudely. She does not take kindly to being interrupted during an important training session.
"You mean...this...? How long...? Are you two...? Is this a onetime thing?" Tenzin stammers, while trying to make sense of things.
"No, Master Tenzin, it is not a onetime thing. Korra and I are together and have been for a while," Iroh replies, wrapping his arm around Korra.
Tenzin and Pema freeze; they are in shock. Jinora and Ikki squeal. Asami gives Korra a look that says "you go, girl." Bolin starts freaking out, while Mako faints. No one pays him any attention. All of it is directed at Tenzin, whose face is contorting in rage.
"You two can't possibly be together! You are complete opposites!"
"The heart wants what it wants. You can't control it," Korra replies, gazing at Iroh.
"For spirits' sake, there is a nineteen year difference between you two!"
"I'll keep that in mind, Mr. Hypocrite."
And with that, she and the General leave to find another secret spot.