" Asami, I'm sorry things got so messed up between us, but whatever happens today, I want you to know how much I care about you." ― Mako breaking up with Asami. When Bolin apologized and declared himself to be an idiot for having ignored Mako's advice, Mako readily accepted the apology, though waved off the "idiot"-remark, noting that Bolin had only been doing what he thought was right. They had a falling out, however, over Kuvira and her motives, though when Bolin returned to Republic City, having defected from Kuvira's army, Mako was merely glad to see his brother safe and sound as he had been worried about him. However, after Bolin joined Kuvira following the insurrection of the Red Lotus, the brothers lost sight of one other due to Bolin traveling the Earth Kingdom and Mako staying in Republic City, though they kept in touch regularly via letters. He displayed a great deal of faith in his brother's abilities, entrusting him to land a shot on P'Li's forehead during a stressful situation and encouraging him to metalbend the bars of their cell in the Earth Kingdom. įrom their quest to find airbending recruits onward, Mako spent more time with his brother. Mako readily accepted it, and the two brothers shared a hug, rekindling their relationship. Mako was delivered the news of his release and received an apology from Bolin for ever having doubted him. A few hours later, Bolin visited Mako again in prison to personally recall his rescue of President Raiko. Mako was annoyed that Bolin still did not believe him on his word, and urged him to be on the lookout for anything suspicious during the screening. Īfter Mako's imprisonment, Bolin visited him in jail, offering him a poster of his mover's finale. Upon learning of Mako and Asami's rapprochement, Bolin admonished them. This, and Bolin's recent friendship with Varrick also made him doubt Mako's conclusion that Varrick was behind the attacks on Asami's shipments. Due to his job as a cop, Mako became somewhat dismissive of Bolin, hardly registering and showing little interest in Bolin's new career as a mover star, and telling him to "figure something out" when Bolin asked him what to do upon returning from the Southern Water Tribe, which Bolin later shot back at him.
While having relationship troubles with Eska, Bolin asked Mako for advice on how to end it. Six months later, Mako and Bolin's relationship suffered some strain, despite still being mostly positive. When Mako prepared to depart with Korra to fight Amon after he had taken control of Republic City, the two hugged and said that they loved each other. Despite being called a "brother-betrayer", he was able to reconcile with Bolin during the semifinals, restoring their brotherly relationship. When Bolin witnessed Korra and Mako kiss, a sight that left him devastated, Mako berated Korra and ran after Bolin to find and comfort him. Before the quarterfinals of the Pro-bending Tournament, he confronted Korra for admitting her feelings for him and, after being rejected, going on a date with Bolin, as he did not want his brother's heart to be broken. Though Mako's serious, brooding personality occasionally conflicts with Bolin's goofier, happier nature, the firebender loves his brother, and is very protective of him. The brothers accepted, and together they formed their own pro-bending team, the Fire Ferrets. Eventually, Toza discovered Mako fighting on the streets and invited the brothers to live in the attic of the Pro-bending Arena, and work odd jobs to pay rent. Later, when questioned by Korra about this, he justified this by saying he was "doing what could to protect little brother". He began working for the Triple Threat Triad by running numbers so he could survive and provide for Bolin and himself. When Mako's parents died, he was left orphaned on the streets along with his younger brother. " I did what I had to do to survive and protect my little brother.