While everyone began to eat and make light conversation, Mako’s attention soon drifted over to Korra who seemed a bit different than her usual self. Had something happened with Tenzin and his family? Had they taken a turn for the worse? Asami knew if that had happened though, Korra wouldn’t be so jovial and would instead inform them of any news up front. She glanced to Mako when he began pressing her for information. The long haired beauty went back to her food, not because she wasn’t interested or didn’t care but she she decided to let Mako handle the questioning. Though she hoped he didn’t step on a landmine the way he had in front of the cafe earlier.

Bolin looked from his brother to Korra, unsure of what might happen. Unlike Asami who knew how to shift awkwardness in dinner situations, the earth bender wasn’t as smooth around building tension. Before he could say anything of comfort or value, Korra got to her feet and soon asked for his company away from the table. Giving Mako and Asami a small timid wave and smile, he got up and followed the Avatar off to where she felt safe enough to open up about what was on her mind. The pair moved to the foyer and Bolin stood in front of her, trying his best to appear understanding and soothing. He hated seeing her so upset but the only way he could help is if he had more information.

The dark skinned girl then began to let it all out. She explained what she did and how it all happened. Korra said how Tenzin and Lin were getting involved with the city’s biggest pending issue and he frowned, not sure if he felt comfortable getting involved with his boss and her teacher. Still, he let her continue as she mentioned her lack of major progress with earth bending as well as how she knew it was wrong of her to eavesdrop. She rounded things off by trying to rope him into the issue and explained how Mako and Asami were already preoccupied with their own thing. He frowned, not sure if he thought that meant he had nothing going on or what but he felt the need to give Korra some tough love, as he could tell she was mostly looking for comfort as usual and for once, he didn’t want to be the nice guy who was wrapped around her finger.

[b]”Korra, I owe Tenzin so much and that’s why I can’t meddle, I can’t get involved. What he’s doing is his own business.”[/b] Was what he first said as it was something he needed to make absolutely clear, that he wasn’t going to bother Tenzin when he felt it wasn’t his place. [b]”You know him more than I do but even so, you don’t know him like Lin does, she would look out for him. She’s known him her whole life and you need to have faith in her judgement and his. They were in love once, she even has a picture of him in her office, I mean it’s in her drawer but she does look at it, I saw her take it out yesterday after a long boring meeting-”[/b] He then realized that he was on a tangent. He rubbed his neck to collect his thoughts before moving on, [b]”Anyway what you did was wrong, you shouldn’t have eavesdropped and Tenzin should be mad at you, not just because you’re the Avatar but because you’re like a daughter to him and you betrayed his trust, you violated it by not speaking up or just walking the other way, Korra. To be honest, I’m a bit disappointed in you too.”[/b] Bolin admitted. [b]”And your earth bending isn’t going to just click the way it did before, you haven’t forgotten to bend, it’s inside you, it never left. You just need to get the mind and body to match up again but you won’t until you focus on you and stop trying to fix everyone’s problems. I know you’re under a lot of pressure to be the city’s shining icon and it’s great that you’re taking responsibility but you have to pick your battles.”[/b]

Meanwhile, Asami had had enough waiting and leaned over to tap Mako on the shoulder to get his attention. [b]”I suppose they could.”[/b] It didn’t give her much comfort to have Mako and Korra under the same roof since the last time they were, Asami was ignored and she didn’t want history to end up repeating itself. She didn’t want Korra’s presence to make her feel detached again, especially not after she and Mako were making steady progress. [b]”Come on, I want something sweet.”[/b] She smiled and got up and collected her plate, as well as Bolin’s and Korra’s. She moved into the kitchen through the dining room and set the dishes by the sink to be cleaned. Since she had company, Asami saw little point in doing them herself so she turned back to see Mako joining her.

She was thankful that he wasn’t asking about what Bolin and Korra could be discussing since it evidently wasn’t a concern of theirs. Making her way over to the fridge, she pulled it open and saw a frozen tub of chocolate ice cream. Since it was a bit of treat, she didn’t have much of a variety and she made a mental note to go to the store at some point since she and Mako were running low on groceries. She smiled a bit at the notion since for a moment, she could have sworn she was happy and that she and Mako were actually a normal couple together. If only it were that simple. [b]”We should go to the store soon.”[/b] She commented, trying to pull herself back to the present. She pulled out the ice cream and motioned for Mako to get them a bowl. [b]”I think just one would be fine, we can share.”[/b] She smiled softly and grabbed two spoons and began to serve them up some hearty scoops of chocolate goodness.

Bolin hoped he was making sense and not speaking out of place but she was a friend and he was trying to help her. [b]”You need to help this city, of course you do...but you can’t do it the way Tenzin and Lin are. Mako and I were going to talk to her and offer our help but you should know that whatever Tenzin does, he’s doing it the right way, he’s smart and wouldn’t jeopardize his family for revenge. You know that’s not him. You need to help the city rebuild on the surface but also on the inside too,”[/b] he touched his heart. [b]”you need to make a public announcement or something and get everyone’s attention focused on reconstruction and becoming stronger than ever before. Let Lin handle whatever is going on, you need to focus on bending and being there for Tenzin, not acting like a brat and causing him more stress.”[/b] He said to Korra. [b]”I care about you but you were acting out of place and to be honest, you have been for a while. I know it won’t be easy to change, you’re not the only one trying but please think before you act.”[/b] He said.

Just then the other door opened from the kitchen and Asami poked her head out, carrying two small dishes of ice cream. [b]”I hope we’re not interrupting anything, we got you two some ice cream, we’re gonna be in the pool, I can set aside a suit if you guy wanna join.”[/b] Asami offered and hesitated as Mako had their shared bowl of ice cream in his hands.