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[ 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)

[ 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~~ ]

[ 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.

[ especially considering how lame this tag is going to be:

they're all pulled in by the gravity of bolin's expression HAHA i made a gravity pun, and mako takes the time to lift rizhao from bolin's shoulder before he sinks down next to both of them, one foot tugged up and tucked over his knee as he listens too. ]

Oh, I thought I was doing okay on the face front. [ Man, Korra. Shattering hopes like that. Bolin thought he looked really neutral and mature for a second there, gosh.

Okay, not really. But he smiles a little. He also lets himself be herded as easily as he ever has, leaning forward to brace his elbows on his knees once he's sitting. ]

I don't know, though. Someone somewhere might think some of it's good. Not, uh. Not me personally, but. Anyway, just kinda bear with me a little. There are a few things to go over, but I didn't really think about... what order they should go in. [ Ugh. If he doesn't cry through the whole thing, he's calling this a victory of conversation. And when in doubt, straightforward and simple is the way to go. ] Uhhh. For starters, someone apparently put out contracts on me and John? You know, at- at some point. So that was pretty surprising to hear about.

[ And rude as hell tbh. ]

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