IC Contact (II)

[candothat]

You have contacted the device of Ensign Pavel Andreievich Chekov.
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[anatural]

Sorry, sorry. [She manages to choke the words out as she struggles to breathe.] I just --- I had this whole speech prepared, and then you went and said everything.

[She forces herself straight and reaches out to tug him into a hug.]

I forgive you. And I'm sorry it ruined your birthday. [She doesn't feel bad about what she did or what she said, but she does regret that it happened on his special day.]

[candothat]

[He hugs her back with some trepidation. That wasn't quite the expected reaction or as easy as he had anticipated.]

Thank you, and nothing was ruined. [He gives her a squeeze.] Well--maybe it was a little ruined, but I intend to have other birthdays.

[anatural]

You better. If you die on me, I'm going to be pissed.

[candothat]

[That stirs up some unpleasant thoughts, but he does the smart thing and chooses not to share them.]

Korra, I have far too many responsibilities to die.

[anatural]

Good. Keep it that way.

[candothat]

Only if you promise to do the same. Even if we are in different universes, I will find a way to be upset with you if you allow anything to happen to you.

[anatural]

Keep your friend away from me and I might just manage.

[She flinches right after saying that.] Sorry, that -- that was supposed to be funny. [Even she knows it came out kind of mean.]

[candothat]

[He can't find it in him to pretend to be amused, so he stuffs his hands in his pockets and addresses the ground directly in front of Korra's feet.]

I will talk with Delacroix. If you see her, it will only be accidentally.

[anatural]

Look, it's not like I see her that often anyway. Just give me a warning next time you have a party.

[candothat]

I can do that.

[He gives her a much warmer hug than before.]

Thank you for not questioning my judgement too much.

[anatural]

You're the smartest guy I know. [She bumps him gently on the shoulder with her fist.] Even when you're an idiot.

[candothat]

I would hate to know what other guys you know if I am the smartest even when I am dumb.

[Also teasing. He gives her forearm a playful punch.]

[anatural]

Harsh. Don't let Mako hear you say that.

[candothat]

Mako would know that I am joking, I'm sure.

[anatural]

Maybe. [Mako hardly seems to smile these days, the few times she sees him. It's strange how they can live together and yet be total strangers. But Korra doesn't want to think about that. There are enough unpleasant things going on in her life.]

Come over tomorrow night? I have to give the herd a bath; could use some help, if you don't mind.

[candothat]

[He feigns horror, oblivious to worries about Mako.]

All of them? Even the sheep?

[anatural]

You haven't smelled them recently. They need it. And if I wait too long, the weather will be too cold.

[candothat]

Korra, I believe you're abusing my generosity. [Even if he's serious, he doesn't mind.] Okay, tomorrow evening. All of the livestock, even the sheep.

[anatural]

Thanks.