[ He'd advise her, if he could track her pinwheeling thoughts, not to read too deeply into every which way he handles her. Physicality is a neutral thing for Hei -- all his close touches are manufactured with a purpose behind them. It's no different here. Korra is almost a litmus paper; someone to measure his own rusty humanity, or lack of it, against. Hei's life has been about honing the sharp edges in his nature; now he has to learn to function without them. But for once, it's a choice, not an order. He doesn't quite know what to do with that. ]
[ Having the freedom to make a choice. Being cognizant of the fact that a choice exists. ]
[ That doesn't mean there's no affection there. He's aware what he feels for Korra is more than lust. But it isn't enough at the same time. Not an emotion the way normal people feel it. More like a photocopy; a diluted substitute. But why brood about it? He's beyond that point of his life where he thinks about anything other than where he is. It's too dangerous. The issues between him and Korra will always be like shark's teeth. Knock one out, and there's ten rows waiting to fill in the gap. ]
[ Best to keep it in the moment. Carpe diem etc. ]
[ He glances up as water splashes her arm, eyebrow quirked. Shifts to the sink to turn the tap on, in the same smooth motion. ] Easy. Rinse your hand out. [ It might be a good idea for her to put gloves and an apron on. ]
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[ Having the freedom to make a choice. Being cognizant of the fact that a choice exists. ]
[ That doesn't mean there's no affection there. He's aware what he feels for Korra is more than lust. But it isn't enough at the same time. Not an emotion the way normal people feel it. More like a photocopy; a diluted substitute. But why brood about it? He's beyond that point of his life where he thinks about anything other than where he is. It's too dangerous. The issues between him and Korra will always be like shark's teeth. Knock one out, and there's ten rows waiting to fill in the gap. ]
[ Best to keep it in the moment. Carpe diem etc. ]
[ He glances up as water splashes her arm, eyebrow quirked. Shifts to the sink to turn the tap on, in the same smooth motion. ] Easy. Rinse your hand out. [ It might be a good idea for her to put gloves and an apron on. ]