Actually having Malicant be here hadn't crossed Korra's mind at all, and Sabriel made perfect sense when paired with closely Kithika was tied to Death. Not that she was fully prepared for such an encounter to begin with, but having a head's up better than nothing.

"I haven't felt anything like when he posted to the network." That raw surge of fear that came from hearing that wasn't something Korra was going to forget. Ever. And she's glad that Sabriel's been on Tu Vishan long enough to remember that.