[ Yeah, Bolin knows that. He's not coy or humble about their friendship; like he knows that Mako would risk his life for him (or any of them), he knows that Naruto cares about him. From the very beginning they'd fit together easily, worked with a coordination and understanding Bolin had missed since coming here. He's not really surprised by the content of Naruto's words.

But he is surprised by the way that they incite a spark of cold loneliness in his chest. That statement just sounds so lonely, and Bolin's not preceptive enough to know why; wonders even if he has his best friends here, there's a certain weight in knowing that they're from so far into the future.

—He grins, reaching out without any care to ruffle Naruto's hair with both his hands, a lighter noise just short of laughter escaping him as he uses that grip to pull the other boy back down, Naruto's head hitting one side of his chest. ]

Yeah, I'd really miss you too. It'd be awesome if I could bring you to Republic City! Oh man, I wonder what kind of bender you'd be?

[ It's just a throw away comment, though genuine, but as he says it, the more he warms up to it. ]

Probably not an earthbender... Maybe air? Or fire? I'd help coach you anyway, but somehow I get the feeling you'll be a natural at it.