[ In a lot of ways, Korra's insecure fugue is something Hei can relate to. He hasn't felt helpless in a long time; if there's a threat in his path, an impediment to his goals, he's learnt to cut it down. But the City puts a completely new spin to it. The unpredictability is nothing new. But the pervasiveness, the absoluteness of insanity, is. He feels so isolated, severed off from logic; like he's shadowboxing with himself. But there are so many real things to fight. He hates the wasted effort. So inconclusive. How do you tell if you've won? ]
[ Of course, in his case, it's not an identity crisis. It's about securing a foothold here to protect Pai. ]
[ There's a frisson dangerously close to relief when Korra squeezes his hand. But that energy -- that brilliant colorful energy about her -- is diffused. Hei hopes a few drinks and a fresh string of dances will restore it. Not dropping her hand, he guides her past the surging bodies to the bar at the top-level. Sleek and rhombic, it runs across the border of the dancefloor, with an illuminated mirror behind it. The design is neon retro. The collection of bottles is impressive, the bartenders young and attractive in both genders. Most of the stools and tables are occupied. Waitresses sport ultra-short shorts and bandeau tops. They look as if they're available later for other duties. ]
[ Slipping onto a stool, Hei orders a stoli for himself before glancing at Korra, ] Just water? Or something stronger?
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[ Of course, in his case, it's not an identity crisis. It's about securing a foothold here to protect Pai. ]
[ There's a frisson dangerously close to relief when Korra squeezes his hand. But that energy -- that brilliant colorful energy about her -- is diffused. Hei hopes a few drinks and a fresh string of dances will restore it. Not dropping her hand, he guides her past the surging bodies to the bar at the top-level. Sleek and rhombic, it runs across the border of the dancefloor, with an illuminated mirror behind it. The design is neon retro. The collection of bottles is impressive, the bartenders young and attractive in both genders. Most of the stools and tables are occupied. Waitresses sport ultra-short shorts and bandeau tops. They look as if they're available later for other duties. ]
[ Slipping onto a stool, Hei orders a stoli for himself before glancing at Korra, ] Just water? Or something stronger?