[He tells her to sit, but she can't. She's still too tense to get comfortable. She half-heartedly goes to the window instead, managing not to pace but still vibrating with uncomfortable energy. His deflection wasn't unnoticed. It doesn't surprise Korra, but it adds fuel to that voice inside her, berating her for wasting so many years of her life on him (berating her for loving him still). How can you love someone who won't talk to you?
The joke gets him a weak smile -- in her current state, she can't figure out whether it's actually funny or if she's too messed up to realize how wrong it is. It doesn't help that her first thought in response was Too bad. It'd be nice to have some help relaxing.]
Thanks. [She takes a cup and hisses a little, finding it hotter than she expected.] I'm sorry for barging in so late.
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Date: 2015-07-11 04:21 am (UTC)The joke gets him a weak smile -- in her current state, she can't figure out whether it's actually funny or if she's too messed up to realize how wrong it is. It doesn't help that her first thought in response was Too bad. It'd be nice to have some help relaxing.]
Thanks. [She takes a cup and hisses a little, finding it hotter than she expected.] I'm sorry for barging in so late.