[Not again. She winces at his words and gives him a look that's equal parts angry, hurt, and betrayed. She's still enough herself to know she can't deal with this right now, and that she shouldn't have to. As guilty as she is, as awful as she feels about herself, as much as she questions her worth, a part of her still knows she doesn't deserve that.
So does he, maybe. His expression softens, becoming almost apologetic, and he inches closer.]
Fine.
[It's a lie, much in the way she's pretty sure his soft touch and quiet words are. She rolls over, not breaking contact with him, but not wanting him to see how vulnerable she feels. He's a lot like her, prickly & rough & prone to lashing out -- she with fists and he with words. She's hit with a wave of gut-wrenching sadness.
All people do is hurt each other. It's not even just Korra, pushing people around, stabbing Chekov. People hurt each other even when trying to help. Chekov, playing hero. Tohru, trying to give hope. Li, trying to give comfort.
Life is pain. She understands now what Tenzin meant when he said "Being the Avatar isn't just about fighting." It's her job as the Avatar to help free people from suffering, but not every hurt comes from an enemy. Not every source of pain can be beaten in a fight.
⊕ march 15th, late evening
So does he, maybe. His expression softens, becoming almost apologetic, and he inches closer.]
Fine.
[It's a lie, much in the way she's pretty sure his soft touch and quiet words are. She rolls over, not breaking contact with him, but not wanting him to see how vulnerable she feels. He's a lot like her, prickly & rough & prone to lashing out -- she with fists and he with words. She's hit with a wave of gut-wrenching sadness.
All people do is hurt each other. It's not even just Korra, pushing people around, stabbing Chekov. People hurt each other even when trying to help. Chekov, playing hero. Tohru, trying to give hope. Li, trying to give comfort.
Life is pain. She understands now what Tenzin meant when he said "Being the Avatar isn't just about fighting." It's her job as the Avatar to help free people from suffering, but not every hurt comes from an enemy. Not every source of pain can be beaten in a fight.
She feels lost.]