Hey, it was a functional and beautiful hairstyle! It suited him! (Made him look girly.) Plus it wasn't as if she'd patented the 'ponytail with side locks' look.

He kept pace with her as they walked, quiet for once, calmer and calmer as they made their way out of the city. He was less obvious about enjoying himself with Korra there to see, but even despite his less-than-fond memories of Abra trapping, he felt lighter. For a moment he thought of releasing Bruiser, but thought better of it; instead he smirked at Korra and took a running head start, dipping easily into a cartwheel. He came up with laughter on his mouth and grass in his hair.