[She just stares at him for a moment, trying to wrap her mind around what he's saying.

She suppose... it makes sense... kind of.]

Well, people sure wouldn't want disrespect from a vagabond or strangers passing through the night. And why should their response matter, anyway? [On a very practical level, Katara is certain that the dead don't care one way or another. On the other hand, she is no longer at all certain that's what they're talking about.] It's the act that matters. It's nice if the honor is received - it feels better that way, that's for sure, and it shows a mutual respect that way - but that's not the important part. The important part is giving it. And anyone can do that. Even enemies can do that.