[ He watches the earthbenders trap the Red Lotus in a rocky testudo. But he knows it won't hold them for long. Not when they have a reputed lavabender in their midst. Still, he's grateful for the distraction. The more distance he puts between Korra and these assassins, the better. ]
[ When he's reached a relatively safer spot, he loosens his grip on Korra, crouched low to keep them out of visual range. His skull blazes with fire, but everything else has that familiar, prism-sharp clarity. He hears Asami at once, head jerking her direction as she runs over. His expression shutters between blank and sharp and blank again, varying degrees of danger flashing beneath his gaze. His hands, though, stay curled around Korra. ]
The Red Lotus were already in the city. They were obviously waiting for a chance to ambush Korra.
[ Ironic to realize that if she hadn't chosen tonight to sneak out, they might've gotten to her sooner. ]
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[ When he's reached a relatively safer spot, he loosens his grip on Korra, crouched low to keep them out of visual range. His skull blazes with fire, but everything else has that familiar, prism-sharp clarity. He hears Asami at once, head jerking her direction as she runs over. His expression shutters between blank and sharp and blank again, varying degrees of danger flashing beneath his gaze. His hands, though, stay curled around Korra. ]
The Red Lotus were already in the city. They were obviously waiting for a chance to ambush Korra.
[ Ironic to realize that if she hadn't chosen tonight to sneak out, they might've gotten to her sooner. ]