[ It's the night shift. In the City. He doubts there's anyone left who isn't inured to the sight of a girl in bloodstained clothes. But there's also Korra's own comfort level to take into account. (That's what most choices come down to, don't they? Not logic but personal comfort.) If she'd feel better indoors, than to his flat they'll go. ]
[ In the circumstances, her lack of struggle isn't as disquieting as it should be (Except it is. Because this is Korra.) He tucks her hand with his into his coat pocket, and realizes that in the short time he's known her, this has already become a habitual gesture. He's quiet with her in the elevator down to the main lobby. (Funny; he's never stood in an elevator with her before, much less in a hospital.) When another couple gets on two floors down, at the maternity ward, Hei flashes one of 'Li's fake elevator smiles. The doors open on the false pink and peach serenity of the main floor. As if Monet prints and garish lights can mask the hypocrisy and panic in the air here. ]
[ Only when the swinging glass doors disgorge them into the cold freshness of the open air, does Hei squeeze her hand. ] Let's get you back to my place. [ After a quick detour to pick up coffee. Her fingers feel icy in his. ]
⊕ march 15th, late evening
[ In the circumstances, her lack of struggle isn't as disquieting as it should be (Except it is. Because this is Korra.) He tucks her hand with his into his coat pocket, and realizes that in the short time he's known her, this has already become a habitual gesture. He's quiet with her in the elevator down to the main lobby. (Funny; he's never stood in an elevator with her before, much less in a hospital.) When another couple gets on two floors down, at the maternity ward, Hei flashes one of 'Li's fake elevator smiles. The doors open on the false pink and peach serenity of the main floor. As if Monet prints and garish lights can mask the hypocrisy and panic in the air here. ]
[ Only when the swinging glass doors disgorge them into the cold freshness of the open air, does Hei squeeze her hand. ] Let's get you back to my place. [ After a quick detour to pick up coffee. Her fingers feel icy in his. ]