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Hi. My name’s. Korra. I’m the Avatar.

[There’s an awkward pause before she says her name. The cadence in her words is a bit off, a combination of never using the network before (or not that she can recall) and the unknown expectation of who will answer.]

Some of you may know me, I guess?

[Guh, she hates trying to cover it and just tackles the heart of the message.]

Look. I can’t remember anything since I was ghosted. [Or whatever the hell people are calling it.] Not this city, this turtle, or anyone.

But a doctor said that if I just hang around familiar things and people, even scents, then it might help me remember some things. I just, can’t force myself to remember them. So if you recognize me or know something else that could help I’d be grateful.

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[And here Rory blinks. How much? Was he supposed to ask for a price? Its not like he really wants anything in return...]

I, uh, no. You don't need to pay for it. [Raises a hand here.] Don't worry about it.

Alright, I'm not about to turn down free art.

[Memories or not, Korra's usually got some extra snark to throw around. As she's looking it over, tracing her finger along the paths drawn out, she looks up.]

How long have you been here? [Because being able to draw a map from memory is pretty darn good in her book.]

[Free... art? Rory blinks for a moment here, not sure if he should take that as a compliment or not--but that is soon forgotten when Korra then moves on to another question.]

Well, a couple of months--not long like other people, but long enough to be used to this place by now, I guess.

[She only gives a smile at the blink. Playful compliment.]

I don't think I could ever get used to this whole- [Hand gesture.] turtle thing.

[~~Spoiler: She does.~~]

Are you doing okay in it then?

[Rory smiles wryly at the first bit. Nobody really gets used to it, he thinks, considering the circumstances in the first place. Of course, he knows he can easily be wrong, but for this matter...]

It always takes a while. [The smile widens a little.] But I'm doing well enough, thanks.

At least there're others in the same situation.

[It’s hard enough dealing without having any memories, but having to do so without any help.

Well, she doesn’t even want to think about it.

When their order arrives, her stomach growls loudly and goes on for a few moments. It surprises her just as much as anyone else.]

Guess I shouldn’t have skipped breakfast…

[A small nod here.]

I'm sure you'll recover your memories in time. They won't be gone for good. [Just like what the Doctor always says. Gone, but never forgotten. Considering how he's experienced it for himself, its something Rory can be certain about with fault.

He blinks in surprise too at just how loud Korra's stomach is growling, but once she says she's skipped breakfast Rory is in mother hen mode.]

You shouldn't skip breakfast; it's the most important meal of the day. [A bit of chiding, as he gestures to their food.] Make sure to eat more to make up for it.

[It's a relief to know that someone other than her is optimistic about her memories coming back. That food does smell good, enough that she’s not going to try and be any more modest about the meal than she has to be. After a few forkfuls, Korra just kicks into her normal mode of eating without even trying.

How much food can she fit in her mouth? Well, apparently she’s set to find out.]

Thanks, I really worked up an appetite today. [How she’s able to speak clearly with one cheek bulging with food is one the turtle’s greatest mysteries.]

[Yeah Korra just how much of an appetite do you have, its kind of alarming. Rory just has to take a moment and just... stare... because its pretty amazing. In a weird way. He certainly hopes you don't intend to clear the entire establishment.]

It's nothing. [Manages to smile politely still, as he helps himself to his own food and eats with alarming normality.] If you need more food, feel free to call for it.

Nah, this should be fine. [How she can say that as she continues stuffing her face, and sometimes even stopping to chew, is something else entirely.

She points her fork at him as she finishes taking a drink; yes, with mouth still full.]

You should eat more. It’ll help with the cold weather.

[It will indeed forever be one of the wonders of the universe--or at least on this giant turtle.]

If you're sure. [He continues to eat his food, only stopping after another bit when Korra points at him, and the comment makes him quirk another smile.]

Yeah, I know. Thanks for the reminder. [Not at all condescending, but clearly genuine and true. Rory is aware, of course, but its nice when people keep it in mind still. Makes him feel good.]

[Giving a nod after being heard, Korra swallowed her food.]

Your wife does cook right, or do you do that? [He mentioned he was married earlier, and that made Korra wonder enough to ask. Politely innocent just before she starts chugging down her drink.]

[Rory does a mini-shrug at the question.]

Either one of us, whoever has more time. [But for all intents and purposes, Rory is the more experienced one between them.] I prefer to do it more than her, though.

Yeah? Is she here?

[On the turtle is what she means of course, and it doesn’t even strike that might be a sensitive subject.]

[A blink. That was... direct. But at least Rory has experience in dealing with being asked direct questions due to the Doctor, so for the most part he manages to brush it off.]

Ah--no, she's not. [An almost sad smile here.] For the better, really. She would never get enough of this place.

[One hot, fresh biscuit gets bitten in half.]

This place is crazy, so I can understand that. Do you guys have any kids?

[Not many people can put you guys in a serious question. After she asks it, Korra tilts her head and tries to gauge just how old Rory is.]

[Kids... ahahahaha. That's a whole story of its own altogether.]

Yeah--just one.

[Since after River things got complicated, and well. He can live with River. She's amazing all by herself.]

[That short answer lets Korra know that they’re probably not on the turtle either.]

You miss them a lot, huh? [She even holds off from shoving the other half of the biscuit into her mouth to ask that question.]

[There's a twist to Rory's expression now at the question, fond as well as somewhat sad.]

Yeah, I do. [But he can manage. He did so for 2000 years while defending the Pandorica and Amy, after all. This isn't anything too bad, all things considered.]

[A sense of awkward dread rushes through Korra and her face faulters almost entirely when she sees the somewhat downward turn in Rory's face and the subtle influence it has in his tone.

Worse yet, she doesn't have any more food to stuff in her mouth to shut herself up. ~~Not that it works that well.~~]

Want some dessert? [Everyone loves dessert. Offering even though she's not footing the bill...]

[Oh, Rory feels bad that he's made Korra feel bad. Time to move this talk to better topics.]

Sure thing. [He looks up and smiles, a better one this time.]

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