[Chekov knocks on the door to Korra's apartment sometime on the twenty-eighth of December. He looks pleased with himself and the small box he has with him.
So it's not Christmas, but he couldn't wait until New Year's when he would normally hand out presents.]
[Korra's just gotten home from work and is not in a great mood. All she wants to do is take a shower and wash the filth of the Underground from her skin.
A knock on the door derails her. Neither Tohru or Jinora are around to answer it. Grumbling, she stomps over to open it.]
[Two koi, circling each other forever, just like Tui and La. A moonstone, just like Yue. The necklace is beautiful, but it's the fact that Chekov had remembered the story and how much it meant to her that really touches her.]
[He's visibly relieved. It took some work to have it made and, truth be told, Chekov was worried that it wouldn't be a decent way to apologize for his complete inability to comprehend the importance of the story that Korra told him.]
Enchanted, also, to be unbreakable... or so I was ensured.
[She doesn't let go immediately; her head is buried in his shoulder and she's trying stupidly not to cry. She wants to say that he's her best friend too, but it feels so weak in comparison.
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So it's not Christmas, but he couldn't wait until New Year's when he would normally hand out presents.]
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A knock on the door derails her. Neither Tohru or Jinora are around to answer it. Grumbling, she stomps over to open it.]
What?
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Ay... ah, hello. Perhaps I should come back at another time...?
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Oh, no, sorry. Hey Chekov. Come on in.
[She steps aside to let him through the door.]
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[He enters the apartment and pauses to look back at Korra.]
Is there something wrong?
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Nothing. Just a long day at work.
[Glancing behind him]
What've you got there?
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[He offers her the small box, smiling again.]
A gift. I'm not sure what holiday it is for, though.
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The offering of the gift perks her right up. She's not a fan of stuff, but the gesture of affection touches her.]
Thank you. I...don't have anything for you.
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[Which is disappointing, but he won't pry (now) if she isn't inclined to talk about it (now).]
I wasn't expecting anything. If you like, think of this as an apology.
[When Korra opens the box, she'll find a white-gold circular pendant shaped like a koi. There's a moonstone nestled inside of the circle of its body.]
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Her voice is breathless.]
It's beautiful.
[Two koi, circling each other forever, just like Tui and La. A moonstone, just like Yue. The necklace is beautiful, but it's the fact that Chekov had remembered the story and how much it meant to her that really touches her.]
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Enchanted, also, to be unbreakable... or so I was ensured.
[Chekov rocks back on his heels nervously.]
Acceptable?
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It's perfect.
[You've just turned her entire week around.]
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He hugs her back with much less crushing, but no less affection.]
Good! I'm glad that you think so. I think you are the best friend I have had, Korra, and I want you to know that.
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She takes a deep breath and pulls back.]
I just wish I had something for you.
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I don't believe that is how gifts work.