She's grateful Korra steps into it, but she doesn't know why she thought the other girl wouldn't either. Annabeth hugs her friend tight, taking comfort in it. Rare as it is, she still appreciates physical affection, and there hasn't been all that much of it these last few months.

Annabeth laughs, but it's stunted and a little choked. "I always do," she says, trying to give off an air of lightness, but it's masked by the reality of the goodbye. "You too, okay? You and Naga both."