( naga is very thorough in lapping up his hand, gratefully giving offered kisses in the place of eating fish. )

Oh, really? Like ... separate animals? ( it's pretty weird, to her. ) Cool! And yeah, I wouldn't know what to do without her. Naga's been my best friend since I was little.

( being away from her for three years was basically the hardest thing she's ever done. affectionately, korra tilts her head on naga's white furred cheek, squeezing her. )

You can pet her, if you like. She won't bite.