( from idly amused to tentatively worried, her expression drops. it doesn't sound all that difficult to her, but. she and mako are different people. she might be tuned into his radiowaves, but he operates on a different channel, apart from hers. she can only watch him as he tears himself slowly apart, leaving pieces for everyone, and nothing for himself.

no, korra doesn't accept that. she'll die before she gives up on trying to keep mako drawn into the light. )

I know.

( she thumps him on the side. )

Try? Me and Bolin love you more than you'll ever know, but it's not a bad idea to make some friends outside of the circle while you're here. Friend friends, not just you being a detective at everyone.