章節 429: Haven

I sighed as the others dissolved into starlight, dismissed from this realm with a wave of my staff. As I was about to follow them, the spirit's voice resonated through the ethereal space.

"My Lady, would you remain with me a moment longer?"

I paused, a small knot of unease forming in my stomach. The spirit hadn't uttered a word since questioning Gayron, but now that we were alone, it descended to stand before me. Fable, loyal as ever, remained by my side, his presence a comfort in the wake of my emotional outburst. But what could be so important that the spirit didn't even want Korra to hear?

"Yes?" I asked in a small voice.

"What is this realm called?"

I blinked, my tail twitching in surprise. "Sorry?"

"This realm. What do you wish to call it?"

"I'm not sure I understand. Isn't it just a gate? Won't it break apart the moment I leave?"