Video; Joint post dated March 22nd

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[The feed turns on to show Korra, smiling a deviously broad smile (those who know her probably know that smile means she’s up to something) and she holds a finger up to her lips before she whispers.]

Okay you guys. I need you to tell Mako that the network doesn’t actually bite and he can use it to talk to people.

[Then she turns around and happily exclaims:] Oh good, the tea’s ready. Thanks, Mako. See, isn’t he a gracious host? [That grin she has on is sinful.]

W-- Korra, turn that off.

[he sets the tray down pointedly, looking between her and the console, obviously caught off guard and not sure what to do]

In a minute. [Not even a minute, she fully plans to keep it on as long as possible.] Why don't you come over here and try it? [Not that she's giving him a choice since she's taking both cups of tea over to the console.]

I already told you I know how to use it. [he sits down, and focuses on her] We could've kept this conversation between us, c'mon, turn it off.

[and then he turns to the camera to give it an Intense Mako Stare (tm).]

We were talking about the network, so we should include the network. [She says it like it's the most practical, logical thing in the world.] So anyone who doesn't know, I'm Korra and this is Mako. He's been here for months but none of you probably recognize him because he never uses the network. So feel free to say hi to him! [Totally treating him like a new arrival. She's not sorry at all. Feel free to bug Korra too.]


(OOC: Maroon font=Mako and Baby Blue font=Korra.)

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[he is side eying her, with the same intense stare he gave at the console before. After a moment, he just takes the crisp from her, and sighs in annoyance before eating it.]

Next time, if that even happens. I hate doing things like that, Korra.

[and yet... he will so totally clean.]

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[But he ate the crisp, and that's an important cue to her.]

It's not an every day thing, just like every two or three weeks.

[She will clean those dishes with waterbending. Sorry Mako, she's faster at that part.]

Just to see any new people, they might even be from home or see if one of them might be able to help us get pro-bending up and running again.

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[dammit let him get his nervous energy out]

No, I mean it. I hate doing stuff like that. There's only so many times I can ask someone how they're doing before I'm done.

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[Stopping to put her hands on her hips. Perfect opportunity to furiously wash those dishes with great frustration.]

So don't ask that. Just get to the point and ask them what you really want. [Going back to those crisps since he wants to clean.]

Just do it the way you did today and everything's good. [You know, like those times she had to nudge him in the right direction. All those times.]

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[those things are the exact things he hates. dammit Korra, HE WAS RUDE TO YOU WAY BACK WHEN FOR A REASON.

just. he sighs, and goes back to washing, while he can, since she's letting him do it himself]

It was an example. Why does it matter so much to you?

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The network's a good way to keep in touch with people, even while they're doing something else. [Like how she bugs him at work sometimes.]

But it's good to know who's got your back when you might need it most. [More friends never hurt, and she manages a smile while she's cramming another crisp into her mouth.]

Besides, now you're on the network in a good way forever.

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"Good way forever."

[he's just going to let it go for now, and he's wiping his hands off, now that the washing is done]

Also, your impressions of me suck.

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[So no one can say he was just a tool. Korra likes others thinking good thing about her friends, but she doesn't press it.]

And you could do a better one of me? [Her voice is kind of muffled from the crumbs she's pouring into her mouth, bag turned up so she doesn't miss any.]

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No, but that's why I'm not trying. [and he also seems to be slowly moving away from his hissy, angry cat impression. At least for the moment. But he still did not want to make this a regular thing]

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Sure it isn't. [He gets one quick flash of a smirk before she's getting a drink from his fridge.]

Think I should ask Bolin about some tips then? I bet he does a great impression of you.

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Are you kidding? He probably has one of the worst impressions out there.

[seriously.]

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You'd think a brother would be able to pull off a good one. [Twisting off the cap, she holds the bottle out to him.]

Or am I wrong on that one too? [Offering to let him clear his throat with that water. Just to make sure he's on key.]

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[I am not the actor in our family. He just frowns for a moment, considering this]

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[and then he throws his hands up, a very seemingly dramatic gesture, and in a great Bolin voice]

Mako! Mako! I need you to wake up and start this fire for me.

Then go back to sleep.

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[switching tacks here, in a clearly scandalized 'my brother just walked in on my sexytimes' tone and face]

OHMYGOD, BRO THIS IS WHY YOU KNOCK.

KNOCK.

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[and then a dramatic, wounded voice]

The only one that loves me..... Is Pabu!

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[now he's back to normal]

So, how's that for an impression for you?

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[She can't help it, Korra loses it at the walk-in and the note on Pabu keeps it going until she's able to come down from her fit.]

I think you're right, I'll stick to you for the advice. [It takes her a moment to actually stop her snickering so she can take a swig of ice water.]

Are you sure you shouldn't have been selected for the Adventures of Nuktuk? [Eyebrow waggling. That was an interesting outfit after all.]

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Nah, Bolin can have it. I'm not an [bolin emphasis here] "actor."

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Not everything can run in the family I guess. [She's ready to actually help clean now that he got all that out in a very good way. Sorry, Bolin.]

I think I like you better as a cop anyway. [Uniform and all. But mostly because those lines, she's ready to share those again.]

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Nah. Those were all things Bolin's said to me, at some point. Imitation's easy, impressions are harder.

[cleaning up is easy, Mako at least keeps his place very, very neat.]

And trust me... I like being a cop better, too.

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[Clean up's a daily thing back at the compound, so Korra appreciates the cleanliness.]

Wait, all those things? [Oho, she's listening now.] Including needing a fire and not knocking?

[Really listening.]

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Yyyyyyyyyyeaaaaaah. All those things, including those two.

[he figures he should elaborate]

The fire one was a long time ago. I kind of... learned to not start fires and then go back to sleep after that. And I told Bo he wasn't allowed to cook on his own either.

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The other one-- well, c'mon. You noticed Bo had a lot of fangirls when we were pro-benders, right?

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So that's why you're such a good cook.

[Makes so much more sense to her now. Aside from the obvious, of course.]

Well, yeah, a few I guess. Why- oh. [She can't help but give him a sharp smirk.]

How often did that second one happen?

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Thanks. And, yeah. Practice, lots and lots of practice. [even with crappy ingredients]

Once or twice. We had a very strong worded conversation about boundaries, and places that he wasn't allowed to take any of his fangirls anymore.

[REMEMBER THAT TIME HE WAS SUPER RUDE-- surprise]