[The confusion on his face makes her want to slap him and hug him all at once. Then just say so! ("I'm sorry" is one of the few things she rarely has trouble saying.)
She does neither. Instead, she shoves her hands in her pockets and lets out a shuddering breath.]
Then you're forgiven. This time. [She's reckless and naive and young, but she's not that soft. If something like this ever happens again, she will end things herself, completely and irrevocably. There is something of Avatar Kyoshi in the way she holds herself right now, the calm promise in her voice. Something of Master Katara too. Aang had the tender heart that offered Fire Lord Zuko another chance, but Katara had had the love & wisdom to demand that the exiled prince work for it.
Whether Hei decides to work for it or not is up to him. There is nothing sad or pleading or helpless in Korra's manner. If he chooses to throw in the towel at this point, it's to protect himself, not her.]
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She does neither. Instead, she shoves her hands in her pockets and lets out a shuddering breath.]
Then you're forgiven. This time. [She's reckless and naive and young, but she's not that soft. If something like this ever happens again, she will end things herself, completely and irrevocably. There is something of Avatar Kyoshi in the way she holds herself right now, the calm promise in her voice. Something of Master Katara too. Aang had the tender heart that offered Fire Lord Zuko another chance, but Katara had had the love & wisdom to demand that the exiled prince work for it.
Whether Hei decides to work for it or not is up to him. There is nothing sad or pleading or helpless in Korra's manner. If he chooses to throw in the towel at this point, it's to protect himself, not her.]