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[Korra definitely frowns now.]

Sounds like she was trying to hide what she really looks like.

[Which isn't suspicious at all, right?]

You're right. If we run into her again, we'll have to be careful. I don't like the sound of this at all.

Yeah...I know this one wore off after a while, but Fujimaru said this isn't the first time they've brainwashed people. If they figure out something more effective, then they could just make us all think what they want.

[Korra stares down at the floor, thinking of what had happened in the maze.]

Or...do what they want.

[She falters a little when he picks up.]

Uh, it's nothing! I just wanted to make sure you're still here.

... [korra what even]

Yeah, I'm still here. I'm guessing you're still here, too.

[well of course she is, good job Mako.]

I checked the phones this morning. Ty Lee's gone. So is Ozai.

[A pause.]

I mean, I'm not too bothered that Ozai's gone, but a lot of people from our world have been disappearing lately. I was just, you know, worried.

Anyway, you picked up so...it's not a big deal.

[he pauses when he hears that-- he hadn't checked his phone recently, and he'd have to make a point to do that after talking to her]

I'm going to try to not leave without you, even if it's not always in my control.

...thanks, Mako.

[It reassures her, even though she knows as well as he does that they don't have control over it at all.]

I won't leave without you, either, if I can help it.

Thanks.

Do... you want me to stop by later?

[He can't see the smile, but it's definitely there.]

It'd be nice to see you. [So that's a yes.] I'll probably be on my apartment's roof most of the day. Almost everyone's found a place to keep out of the water by now, so there's not much to do except wait out the storm.

Alright. I'll head that way today.

See you later, Korra.

It hasn't worked yet. At least, not long lasting.

[he reaches out and presses his hand to her shoulder, light.

She looked like she could used the touch, even if it wasn't exactly his place.

It also had the benefit of... giving him something steadying to think about, especially after all that had happened.]

[Korra looks surprised at first, then smiles at him gratefully and covers his hand with hers.]

Let's hope it stays that way, then.

[ So Bolin has taken upon himself the duties of being the Older Brother, which means not only acting the part, but dressing for it.

So.

Styles his hair like Mako and is currently working on making his eyebrows have that sharkpoint ]

I don't even know how Mako can do this every day...

[He can do it every day because he took after not just Dad, but also mom in the sharkbrow department. You just look like Tu.

Duh.

Still, when he comes back in, he pauses.

And stares at Bolin while he tries to puzzle something out.]

... What are you doing?

As the current Older Brother, I have taken upon myself the task of accomplishing the duties required of me.

And what better way to be an older brother than to dress like one.

[hold on. Mako is having a weird moment where he's like.

really confused.]

... Something besides your hair changed.

It has been one day since I shaved.

Did you... spike your eyebrows?

[he stares at him]

Okay, that's too weird, get rid of it. Now.

Look my only model for what an older brother should look like is you.

Be flattered.

You don't look like me, you look like Dad.

It's weird.

[FIX IT OR HE'S GONNA FIX YOUR FACE, BOLIN.]

Whoa, seriously?

I overshot my mark here big time.

[He gives his brother the flattest of looks, because what did you think was going to happen, bro.]

Okay, I can get looking up to me and wanting to look like me, but it's time to face the facts, bro.

Fix your face or I'm gonna fix it for you. You're creeping me out.

...

[ deepens his voice: ] Mako, can we have a talk?

Oh, good, you don't remember what Dad sounds like.

[therefore, HE'S GOING TO LAUNCH FORWARD AND NOOGIE YOU INTO THE GROUND]

You might be older but I'm still your older brother.

Son, your mother and I are worried about you.

[ trying to maintain the voice, but it's hard when he's too busy laughing ]

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