[ Korra makes a small, thoughtful sound. If one of her hands isn't currently busy holding her drink, she'd be crossing her arms to all of that. ]

Sounds like a smart idea. Like that old saying, uh... "Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer"? [ Hey, she can listen to all that philosophical/tactical stuff from time to time. Then she shrugs. ]

How about I go talk to this "Emperor"? I've got a few questions I'd like to ask. Anything you want me to pass along?