bolincredible | IC INBOX • EACHDRAIDH

[ It's cool, bro, he's just getting shit together to chuck onto the bison. At this rate, Appa's gonna turn into his best friend in the universe from sheer bonding time. ]

What's up?

[ well at least you're... kinda doing something useful. ]

Since we're going to the Station and there's gonna be a bunch of new people there, I came up with a way for Rìzhào to learn who she can listen to for sure, and nobody else.

[ he doesn't want her stolen, and mako believes in contingency plans. ]

You wanna go first?

[ wow he does useful things s...ometimes...

nah he's mostly just really getting used to this traveling gig. ]

Ooh! Yes, totally! [ makO MAKO DO THE THING TELL HER TO LISTEN TO UNCLE BOLIN AND ALSO ASK IF SHE LOVES ME YET MAKO ] What do I do?

[ bolin if you can consistently pack for yourself sufficiently, mako will be so happy. it will be the best mothers day gift you could ever give him. ]

Hold her.

[ he unwraps his little noodle lizard and holds her out in his palms for bolin to take. ]

The book I have says it's best to use a distinguishing action that she won't normally see when I tell her you're family — so she can separate you from casual acquaintances.

[ but mako you'll let anyone kiss you, is that really that unique??? ]

[ Not far off tbh. He's more than happy to take that noodle lizard off Mako's hands, gently cradling her in his own and giving her a friendly smile. What an unfairly cute little lady. Jeez.

She's going to be so spoiled. ]

I do like being more than your casual acquaintance, yeah. Who knew those books would be so well-informed?

I know, right? Anyway —

[ mako takes a little breath and leans in, hooking one arm over bolin's shoulders so rizhao can look at him while he talks. he's careful to make eye contact, to wait for the spark of understanding as he talks. ]

Ri, you know Bolin, yeah? He's my brother, so he's pretty much your uncle. He's family, and he's safe.

[ and, then, mako leans in and gives bolin a kiss on the cheek. doll chitters happily, knowing this means bolin's a special nap spot now, and sits up a little bit to try and kiss him too... though all she really does is brush her nose against bolin's chin. ]

Harry says the contracts that were out on you and John are over. Alyosha is dead and traded her husband's shard for your lives. Reynard the fox is out to collect shards and we need to be careful. Can you make sure Mako and Korra know and keep everyone safe? Please.

[ It's... a fair while before Bolin replies. Which probably has to do with the way he got up to "Alyosha is dead" and shut off his locket for a while. He doesn't want to read the rest. He regrets reading what he did, frankly. If he doesn't read it, he doesn't have to know.

He's pretty selfish like that, he guesses.

But get there Bolin does, eventually. Because it would probably be rude not to give an affirmative. And because now that he knows, he feels like he needs to know the rest anyway. (He didn't even know someone had contracts out on him and John.) ]

yeah thanks

[ ur a bro hermione ]

I'm sorry.

i guess that makes two of us. i mean as far as this goes the more the merrier though. hope your friends okay

Take care of yourself. Okay?

[ That totally counts as a dragon kiss are you kidding. But it does mean Bolin's gonna go in for the nose bump, so. Better be prepared for a lifetime of official spoiling. ]

Uncle Bolin does have a nice ring to it, dragon-wise. [ Man what an affection jackpot, though. Free sidehug and random kissing??? What a bro day. ] Look at you, huh, miss smartest dragon in the world? Getting your stuff all figured out!

yeah. you too.

[ To all good sudden hiatuses into the woods there must come an end, and that end came upon Bolin today. Or technically at some point yesterday, when he realized that being out in the middle of nowhere sort of tapped itself out on helping him feel any better. Maybe it was mostly having John around that helped after all, and traveling alone is still terrible.

Not that Pabu wasn't helping, but it's the spirit of the thing. He still feels at least a little better for going, so he'll count it for some kind of a win.

And..... yeah, okay, heading out like that without passing the message on first was probably super irresponsible and a bad choice or something. If he thinks about it. Not the smartest move. Anyway he's just going to be trudging back into Korra's rooms and kicking his shoes off like a responsible adult person. Yo. ]

Hey, anyone home?

Edited (shhhsshshshhhhh) 2014-10-05 20:19 (UTC)

[ the only answer is a sudden barreling forward one one (1) avatar upon hearing bolin's voice, and seconds later she crashes into him, strong arms wrapping around his shoulders in a tight hug. ]

Don't ever do that again, Bolin. [ despite the scolding nature of her words, korra's tone speaks more of concern and fright than actual anger. a vague note was enough to assuage any worry she might have had about bolin straight-up disappearing from the world, but knowing that he was off... somewhere, likely alone, able to fend for himself but probably not really survive... it preyed on her mind.

she always wants to make sure her friends are okay. their well-being will always fit itself at the forefront of her mind. ]

[ mako hangs back in the doorway, his expression pulled down into concern and worry as he gives bolin a look over. but just because a worried brother is showing restraint in his concern, and his eyebrows say as much, doesn't mean the baby dragon will. she's had to put up with the last good 48 hours or so of mako's worry being a constant undertone in all of her interactions, and its been stressful for the poor thing.

rizhao is hot on korra's heels when bolin makes his announcement, her tiny claws hooking into his clothes as she climbs up to sit on his shoulder and alternate between scolding him and rubbing her face in his hair for comfort. (once he makes eye contact, he'll get some nice second hand brotherly distress from her too.) ]

Edited 2014-10-09 02:44 (UTC)

[ he leans on bolin's shoulder, watching his two favorite babies get all schmoopy and uncle niecey and whatever with a totally not fond expression what are you talking about. ]

Don't teach her circus tricks, or I might disown you.

[ that might have been a joke. a really really terrible joke. i mean, judging by his face it's probably a joke. a really terrible joke. ]

[ Oh. Whoops. He returns Korra's hug without any pause, grip just about as tight as her own, and when Doll climbs up to his shoulder, Bolin reflexively moves back so he can stroke her head. Good dragon. Best dragon. One of very few people who are allowed to mess with the duckbutt hair. Pabu winds his way up through Bolin's shirt and makes a beeline for Mako in the meantime, taking the route that best allows him to wind his way around Korra's ankles. And maybe stopping to give Rizhao a quick sniff for manners' sake first. ]

Noted. Definitely won't. [ Times about a hundred. He gives Rizhao a look, which morphs into a mild wince, which morphs again into shooting a glance at Mako, which morphs into another wince. Subtle warfare indeed. Buuut he deserves it. ] Sorry about that, by the way. I wasn't really thinking about if you guys would be worried when I was packing? Actually kind of planned on getting back yesterday, too, but time really got away from me there. And John was around for the first day, if that helps at all? Not sure if that helps.

[ Bolin tries smiling like guys who get back from fun impromptu camping trips are likely supposed to do, which falls flatter than he'd like even though he's definitely glad to be back in family company again. Could be because he just realized he never actually thought about how he'd go about this part of the conversation while he was in the woods, though. Who doesn't like winging it.

He swallows. ]

So... so hey! Uh. Got some news. [ spoilers it's all bad ~~and also 1am so yo throw me towards anything that makes no sense~~ ]

[ mAKO YOU NERD OH MY GOD ]

No, no, don't be silly. [ v. understanding shoulder-pat. ] It's only a circus trick if you perform it as a circus act. Until then, they're all just skills.

Edited (ive been awake since 4:30 dont u judge me) 2014-10-10 20:24 (UTC)

Let me clarify, then — don't go busking with Rizhao.

Right. Read you loud and clear, Mako! All fun and no profit. Which is probably the best plan, since. A lot of people seem to have a real problem with dragons here. [ Don't think there are limits to the shits he'd flip over Rizhao though bro. There would be no solitary shits left to flip. ]

[ ah, but as worried as korra was about bolin's disappearance, she understands the need to separate one's self from everything else when Stuff Happens — and she can only assume that Stuff did indeed Happen. squeezing bolin for one last moment, she steps back and grabs the earthbender by the shoulder of his shirt, tugging him forward so that he can sit down with them on the edge of the bed. ]

... I'm guessing it's not good news, if that face of yours is any indication.

Did you get hit in the head with a rock?

And did you keep your helmet on?

go find hermione and hold her hand, concussion face

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