[He breathes a little easier, knowing that Katara and everyone still live.]

I believe in you all. I know that you can... still make a difference in the world. The world will have t find balance without the Avatar. But I couldn't think of a better group of people to make it happen. Just, still... make sure you take care of yourselves.

[He still holds onto her, afraid that she'll suddenly be yanked back to that horrible world.]