[He had heard that she had shown only every other bending style aside from bending. It seemed understandable for Tenzin - after all, it was remarkable enough that she used two other bending styles at such a young age. She probably just needed proper instruction.

Now there's sympathy in Tenzin's smile.]

Airbending can be very hard. [His own struggles can attest to that. Still, it's hard to imagine his father's next life having difficulty.] But you look like you have a strong spirit, Korra. I'm sure that in time, and with my guidance, you may come to find airbending to be easier than you think.