braavado | IC CONTACT (FOR HAVEN)

[One could only imagine why.]

Sounds good. I can be there in twenty minutes. Just need to pack up a few supplies and make sure the boys know where I'm going.

[They weren't her keepers, but it was a thing she did because...well...Haven.]

Normally, I'd tell them to stop worrying so much, but... [It's Haven. So she understands why they're doing it.] Anyway, I'll see you there.

[Korra's waiting on the steps, an empty pack slung over her shoulder, whenever Zee shows up. She seems a bit lost in thought.]

[Zatanna, meanwhile, seemed to be in an unusually good mood. Not that she was normally a pessimist, but there was something about that smile on her face, even as she approached Korra and took note of the older girl's expression. Korra looked distracted, not upset, so she saw little reason to worry.]

Can of peaches for your thoughts?

[If there's one thing that's clear from the beginning, it's that Korra's the worst at hiding her feelings. So when Zatanna asks her what she's thinking about, Korra naturally gets flustered.]

It's nothing! [She's a little too quick to respond and she seems to realize that a second later. She pinks up just a bit.] Um...we can talk about it later?

[The absolute worst.]

It was almost impossible not to want to question her about it further when she made that face, because it usually meant one of two things. Something really, really embarrassing...or else a secret she was trying to (poorly) hide. And Zatanna had already had words with somebody close to her about her feelings on Secrets recently.]

That bad, huh?

Just so you know...a little trip through the subway tunnels isn't going to distract me forever.

[If Korra absolutely refused, she'd let it go. But if Korra thought she could simply put it off, then she might as well get it over with.]

Like I'd ever think I could distract you from getting me to talk.

[Korra smiles at Zatanna, amused. Then she looks away.]

And it's not bad, not exactly... [Her gaze flicks in the direction of the housing area.] I just... want to be out of range. Of hearing.

[That alone should tell Zatanna who Korra's thinking about. Though it's not something she'd want Kal to accidentally overhear either.]

[Oh.]

[Oh.]

[Now she was definitely asking the moment they reached North.]

Come on, then. Let's see if any of the monsters in there missed us.

I doubt it. [Korra recovers with a laugh, straightening the pack at her side and taking the first few steps down.

Then, she sends a mischievous grin over her shoulder and jumps the rest of the way down.]

Race you there!

[Wow. Did nobody in Haven know how to initiate a race without cheating? Or at least a little prior warning?]

[~~Like she was any better.~~]

You're on!

[She took off at a full sprint, unbothered by the small weight of her nearly-empty knapsack.]

[Apparently not. You just gotta be ready for anything, okay.

Korra just grins even harder when she hears Zatanna catching up behind her.]

Think you can give us a little light here with your fancy powers or should I do something with my firebending?

Oh, sure. Make me do all the work so you can keep running.

[Bad enough your legs were longer. Cheater.]

[But magic was the safer route, less Korra accidentally BBQ the both of them while trying to illuminate the path...so she gave in and summoned a couple of her glowing orbs. One to follow Korra, and one to keep on her tail.]

[Korra just laughs and gestures over her shoulder, calling up a little wind to ruffle at Zatanna's hair playfully.]

Oh yeah, you've got me all figured out now. [The sarcasm is strong with this one.] But that still won't help you win!

[She definitely did not give a small 'eep' at the feel of completely unexpected winds blowing at her hair, and will deny everything if Korra ever suggests otherwise.]

Maybe not...but this will!

Etativel!

[She took to the air, shooting forward. Hi, Korra. Bye, Korra.]

[But it will live on in Korra's memory and that's good enough for her.]

Hey! [Korra chokes back another laugh. It's so on. She forms a cloud beneath her feet and flies after Zatanna until they're side by side.]

[Interestingly enough, the pair encountered very few monsters for the remainder of their trip. Either because they were unable to keep up...or had no idea what just hit them when a pair of giggling teenaged girls flew by in the blink of an eye.]

[By the time they made it to the exit, Zatanna was out of breath. Mostly from laughing so hard. She leaned against a nearby wall for a moment, chest heaving, cheeks flushed, and a huge grin on her face.]

We definitely need to do this more often.

What, me beating you to the finish line? I agree.

[Even though they technically got to the end around the same time. What are details, though.

Korra grins at her, completely unrepentant about the teasing.]

[Excuse you, Avatar Korra. Excuse. You.]

[...fortunately, Zatanna was still in way too much of a good mood at the moment. One that didn't seem to fade in the least as she straitened her posture, pushing some hair away from her face as she very purposely recalled what they had been talking about before epic racing ensued.]

So.

What was it you didn't want Conner and-or Kal to overhear, and is apple pie involved in this story in any way?

[She was only slightly teasing about that last part.]

[Nice distraction there! Though Korra's first instinct is to get flustered as soon as Conner is mentioned, her confusion quickly wins out.]

What does apple pie have to do with anything?

[Mistress of Magic and Mystification. Right here.]

Nothing.

[So smooth.]

Maybe you should start the story before my imagination runs away with me again.

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[She's still a little confused, but she takes Zatanna's suggestion and tries to figure out a way to start.]

Uh...well, you know Conner and I were going to have dinner together after that party, and just spend time together?

[A nod.]

I remember.

You two disappeared later that night, so I figured that's what you were up to. Where did you go, out of curiosity?

We just used one of the empty apartment blocks.

[It seemed the most reasonable option, at least.]

The buildings in North are nicer and everything's working, but it kind of puts a damper on everything if there's a time limit, you know?

Tell me about it.

[It was the one thing keeping most of the West residents from moving up there permanently. Many a dates of times past had been cut short because of the inevitable effects. Sucked, but at least they could last long enough to enjoy themselves.]

Then again, how long could dinner take? I know Conner's a growing boy, but he doesn't eat that much.

[He wasn't a speedster.]

[...which, of course, meant the two had been up to more than just dinner. She had a few ideas in her head, but decided to wait for Korra to say anything before she risked going too far with the teasing.]

With the two of us? [Korra smiles, oblivious to Zatanna's thoughts for the moment.] Neither of us are really great in the kitchen--we weren't sure if it'd take us a while to make something decent.

Besides, we wanted time to just...talk, too. We've barely had any time to ourselves since we decided to stay together.

[And now Korra finally pauses.]

Um... all of that went without a hitch. We just...got a little carried away later.

[All very good points, especially about the not getting any alone time.]

[Then Korra's voice lowered...and it took a second for Zatanna to even make out what she was saying...and when she did, both eyebrows went up.]

How carried away are we talking here?

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