[ The long-term damage the poison wrought on her system is something he'd prefer not to consider. Nothing in life is certain. But she's healthy and happy here and now. That's enough for him. It seems enough for Korra, too. ]
[ Of course, as time passes, it might not be. She's caught up right now with getting her mojo back, coasting on a wave of self-pride and fulfillment a mile high. It's gratifying to witness. But sooner or later, as her life grows less volatile, as she settles into herself ... what if she wants another baby? He doesn't want any more truck with bringing up brats. Especially after she'd nearly died the first time. But ... There was something miraculous, wasn't there, about that period? About knowing there was a ball of churning cells inside her, busy and vibrating with life, forming into something entirely theirs? ]
[ He keeps the confused furor of thoughts off his face. Stirs the soup, then lifts a neat spoonful out of the bowl, cupping his hand beneath to catch the drip. He extends it to Korra. ]
It's also a tonic. To rebuild your strength after a bad injury or illness.
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Date: 2014-11-20 03:59 am (UTC)[ Of course, as time passes, it might not be. She's caught up right now with getting her mojo back, coasting on a wave of self-pride and fulfillment a mile high. It's gratifying to witness. But sooner or later, as her life grows less volatile, as she settles into herself ... what if she wants another baby? He doesn't want any more truck with bringing up brats. Especially after she'd nearly died the first time. But ... There was something miraculous, wasn't there, about that period? About knowing there was a ball of churning cells inside her, busy and vibrating with life, forming into something entirely theirs? ]
[ He keeps the confused furor of thoughts off his face. Stirs the soup, then lifts a neat spoonful out of the bowl, cupping his hand beneath to catch the drip. He extends it to Korra. ]
It's also a tonic. To rebuild your strength after a bad injury or illness.