#Varrick was also right

[fatherentropy]

I've been having fun with Yorick's playthrough of Skyrim

also been relistening to The Magnus Archives which is probably influencing my brain when it comes to Hermaeus and Yorick. Good? Bad? idk

#CWart #The Elder Scrolls #Nebarra #Varrick Veil #tES Yorick #Serana Laury Miraak and BadEnd!Laury are also here but...y'know #this ain't about them #I've had Nebarra for like not even two days and I am deeply fond of him in a way I did not think I would be when I first looked at him #lower right hand corner on the last one is because I stopped being able to draw half way through #and Youtube keeps reccomending me songs from Shamanic Princess and I click them every time because that anime is a bop #tw: eye trauma

[comradekatara]

It’s me again, and I’ve got another ask for ya @comradekatara

And no stupid pol meme’s that I gave only a cursory glance too and stupidly screenshotted this time!

I’ve seen a few of your post (at least I think it was your’s) about LOK. So I was wondering. In regard to the main villains, who is your least favorite/most disliked?

And what would you change about their motivations and perhaps their “villainous” means to make them a more compelling and/or sympathetic character?

lol this is a pretty big ask. i mean basically every villain in lok is completely incoherent thematically, politically, ideologically. people will call amon a communist but he doesn’t actually give a shit about economics or class in any capacity. people call unalaq a theocrat but as far as im aware he isn’t exploiting people’s spiritual faith to gain power, (maybe that’s what he was doing at first, but) he literally wants to submerge the world into “darkness” for one million years for… reasons and purposes. unalaq/vaatu is by far the worst lok villain, but that’s not even saying much because it’s so patently ridiculous and cartoonish. the red lotus are actually compelling but they also love chaos for the sake of chaos (because anarchism!) and want to violently murder a teenage girl and hold a genocided people hostage to do so (despite zaheer’s supposed respect for air nomads). and kuvira is an ethnonationalist who declares herself emperor, so i guess she’s at least a somewhat coherent portrait of a real type of person who actually exists, but the fact that the fascist despot is the ONLY character who points out that republic city was built on colonized earth kingdom land is um….. not a great look?

and then side characters like tarrlok, hiroshi, varrick, queen hou-ting, suyin(???), wu(???) who aren’t really the primary villains even though in many ways they’re more ideologically coherent, are just also kind of weird for their ambiguous framing. like hou-ting is literally kidnapping airbenders and putting them in underground labor camps where they’re tortured and ruthlessly trained into forming an army, which is something that chaisee does in the yangchen novels and is regarded as utterly reprehensible and heinous for it (because it is), whereas we’re supposed to feel bad for hou-ting when she dies because murder is bad uwu. and we’re supposed to forgive hiroshi for [checks notes] attempted filicide. and varrick is just some fun wacky little guy who is a ruthlessly amoral capitalist but also he does the charleston! and isn’t him marrying his overworked, exploited assistant cute?? and not at all grossly misogynistic and horrifying???? LOL!

so i don’t think going through every villain and antagonist individually and imbuing them with depth is really a worthy use of time, since the show largely suffers from incoherence due to the fact that it isn’t cohesive at all. besides korra’s character development (which is excellent), there’s no real central idea that ties every season together. take atla instead: it’s a very linear narrative, with an established goal that is always being worked towards and once it’s ultimately completed, the show ends. lok has no idea what that central goal is. so instead of trying to fix every character, it’s better to work from the center out and first simply define that goal. the central political tension in lok is, fundamentally, a question of whether it is better to alter the status quo in various radical ways, or whether it is better to maintain the violently upheld hegemonic norm by virtue of it being the status quo (and spoiler alert, it’s the latter!). and these radical ways, whether it be the terrorist movement of a fraudulent right wing populist dictator, or the terrorist movement of a bunch of commies, is always presented as equally dangerous and in need of korra’s gaggle of cops, liberals, and capitalists to suppress. what a great show.

however, the lok that lives in my head does away with most of that, and simply focalizes the conflict between the white lotus and the red lotus as diametrically opposing forces both vying to control korra’s position in the world as avatar and reconstitute her legacy on their terms. because korra’s arc is fundamentally about learning to define her selfhood and her role in the world on her own terms, and the one commonality between every villain is that they’re trying to suppress or control her identity in some way. because it’s also, incidentally, a show primarily concerned with the value of identity politics, and doesn’t actually give a shit about any of the class struggles that underpin the show’s worldbuilding and inform so many of its primary characters. so while i’m not opposed to korra’s struggle of identity, and in fact appreciate it a lot and find it personally affirming in multiple ways, korra deserves a show that is actually worthy of her brilliance as a character.

it’s not that korra shouldn’t struggle to establish her identity on her own terms, but that the politics through which they attempt to communicate this struggle are incoherent. so i would simply reframe the conflict as one primarily between the white lotus, who are reformist liberals at best, and neoconservative reactionaries at worst. we see the best of the white lotus in atla (arguably), and the worst of the white lotus in the yangchen novels (which are fascinating and excellent and everyone should read them). xai bau is only ever mentioned in a single exposition dump (in one of the only truly great episodes of lok, i might add), but his philosophy and role in the narrative is nonetheless fascinating to me. the idea that the white lotus becomes more public facing after the war, leading to its detractors also growing more vocal, is genuinely interesting. the conflicts established between the white and red lotuses are genuinely compelling (to a point). but they never truly address how the white lotus kept korra locked away in a compound for the first 17 years of her life, they never meaningfully address the harm the white lotus has done to her and to the world.

like, of course korra couldn’t master airbending, the element of freedom, if she’s never been truly free. korra spent her entire life in a gilded cage, her role in the world and legacy defined for her by liberals who wanted her to be some kind of supercop instead of a genuine spiritual leader. it’s not korra’s fault that spirituality and harmony and meditation are difficult for her, she was literally denied those facets of herself for her entire adolescence. the white lotus constitute a microcosm of the ruthless neoliberal society korra encounters when first arriving in republic city. the white lotus are a metonym for the liberal identity politics centrist reformist vision of the world that lok uncritically presents as the ideal. in a better show, korra would question those systems, disavow them, and even perhaps attempt to dismantle them. korra would define her freedom of self on her own terms by realizing the ways in which the white lotus and their broader ideology has harmed her.

that said, the red lotus is also flawed. and i don’t just mean because they’re chaos-hungry terrorists who love to murder with impunity, but because they’re in the business of denying korra’s agency as a human being and not simply as the avatar. they want korra dead because they don’t believe in the role she embodies. and you know, they can want that for understandable political reasons without being completely evil about it, but obviously in a show as facile and shallow as lok, no they can’t. i think that korra’s brief pause in considering zaheer’s point of view should have lasted longer. i think that korra should have become disillusioned by the white lotus and the stipulations of capitalism (as early as book 1, frankly), and she should have genuinely considered joining them. and once she does eventually disavow them too, it’s not because of their evil commie politics, but because they’re also in the business of dictating her role in the world, and korra can’t stand to be boxed in by anyone, certainly not from people who claim to be in the business of dissolving borders.

so pretty much every villain in lok would fall under either the umbrella of white lotus operatives (whether direct or indirect) or red lotus (whether direct or indirect). people who want korra to be the world’s ultimate cop who upholds the systems that benefit them, or people who think that the avatar has no place in a truly just world, for (honestly) kind of valid reasons. the red lotus would be antagonists who work against korra’s arc of establishing her own freedom and agency, but the white lotus would be the “villains.” and the capitalist juggernauts who mistreat and exploit their workers (and their assistants and their daughters etc etc) would not be let off the hook so easily either. the neocolonial tensions in republic city wouldn’t be framed as an issue of the distant past. the issues of class and colonialism would be foregrounded alongside korra’s struggle to establish her identity. and then, perhaps, the narrative would finally cohere.

#745voiceofthepeople #asks #lok crit #analysis #korra #white lotus #red lotus #oh lok that lives in my head…… save me korra save me…..

[wilcze-kudly]

Sure we can rag on Bolin for not realising he joined the Earth Kingdom equivalent of the Nazi party and call him an idiot for it (deserved) but honestly I can't really fault him for it?

Like the ostrich effect is a thing and we are watching it in full effect here. We've seen that Bolin is a character that deals very poorly with conflict. Like it's super obvious he'd avoid standing up to Kuvira as much as he could.

One of Bolin's biggest hurdles as a character is that he is looking for a purpose, the rest of team Avatar having 'found themselves'. So it's not out of character for him to join Kuvira.

I feel like he's also compensating for the loss of Korra, who was in recovery at the time by following Kuvira.

It's very obvious that Korra had a huge impact on Bolin's life, as she did with all of Team Avatar. But Bolin had definetly attached himself very strongly to her. He's been following Mako around his entire life, been a follower for most of his life. And then his first real friendship outside of family follows a similar pattern.

Korra is like the perfect character for Bolin to project his weird codependency thing onto. She's an effortless leader, very forceful, decisive and straightforward. Someone who he can easily listen to and carve out a path he can follow. And following the Avatar around allows him to do something worthwile and good. To actually help. With the added benefit that it gets him people's approval, something he so clearly desperately needs and craves.

Then Korra becomes so injured that she has to be placed in physical therapy for an indeterminate ampunt of time.

So Bolin projects that need and codependency on someone else. Kuvira. In his argument with Mako he states it clear as day: 'I mean, Kuvira is basically just like Korra. She might seem hard to deal with, but just because she's so passionate and believes in what she's doing.'

He gets to continue doing good and making people like him while under very clear orders he can follow.

I mean, this boy is traumatised. Clearly, Mako took the brunt of the horrors of their childhood, but it would be incredibly stupid to say that Bolin isn't fucked up as well. Clearly in a different way but fucked up nonetheless. I think this codependency thing is something both brothers benefitted from as kids but that's a conversation for another day.

And the events of the first three books are also traumatic?

Like he's just been part of a civil war/end of the world so excuse him for hoping to catch a break. I will once again refer you to the ostrich effect. Another war breaking out is probably like worst case scenario in his mind.

I feel like for him, if he opens his eyes to what Kuvira is doing is accepting that there is once again a 'big conflict' in his life. And that his loved ones are once again in danger. And worse, that he's contributed to it.

I can also see it all being a case of 'well ive waded neck deep into this swamp, now i gotta see this through'. Like he's sunk so much time and energy into this cause, it can't be all wrong, right?

Sure, ego is probably a big part of his behaviour. Everyone is telling him that Kuvira is bad and that automatically puts up the defences. Bit I can see how these warnings feel like a direct personal attack at Bolin himself. He was also incredibly isolated from most of his friends when serving Kuvira. Other than Zhu Li and Varrick, who aren't exactly peers.

So he's lonely on a train most of his time and when he does reuinte with his loved ones they start criticising his life choices . I can see him getting defensive and automatically resistant to critisism.

And Kuvira is also shown to be very good at emotuonal manipulation and threats and stuff. And Bolin, a chronic people pleaser whith a lot of trauma is, like, the perfect victim for those shenanigans. Bolin is canonically bad at reading situations that are detrimental to him (look at the entirety of his relationship with Eska)

You know, sure, he's an idiot for staying with her as long as he did. But it's not as black and white as a lot of people make it out to be?

#bolin is a much more complex character than most people give him credit #bro i made it that deep #it is so late rn and im rambling about the silly lavaboy #bolin #tlok bolin #kuvira #korra #avatar korra #mako #tlok mako #tlok #lok #the legend of korra #legend of korra #avatar the legend of korra #atlok #earth empire

[enilehtnorevol]

I saw you mentioning Korra AU, and I don't want to bother you right now, because if it comes, it will do so far away in the future, but allow me for a small contribution for Fontaine characters:

Neuvillette as Tenzin, where Focalors gets to be Meelo.

This doesn't make much sense but it's indulgent in a way I think it's excusable lol

Arlecchino as Kuvira and I refuse to elaborate

I also thought of Lyney and Lynette (btw I adore the way you draw the Fontaine siblings), which would be like,, Eska and Desna?? But that doesn't leave the space for Freminet, also Mako and Bolin would be like,, eh with their personalities? But at least Freminet could be included as Pabu and they would kinda fit in in terms of the plot with introductions and all?? Then I think Varrick and Zhu Li would be a perfect portrayal of their personalities, but they are romantically involved, so it's icky, and leaves no room for Freminet, again.

Sorry for the long ask, but I really like the way you talk about your AU and explain what lead you to which decision, please make more of posts like those, if you had time in the future 🤍 I hope you're fine and doing great, I love your art and I wish I could learn more about your process of making it! Sorry again for the long ask, I hope it's not too overwhelming or unpleasant to you.

gonna be honest i have watched only the first season when it still was ongoing and just know some things that happened later so i should watch it properly first before making decisions

what i can tell you for sure is that korra is focalor (im not sure how to make it work) and fontaine twins as eska and desna is what i too have been thinking but maybe i'll come up with something better later

(it's okay good to know someone enjoys reading my nonsense)

#asks #atla au

[prpfs]

⚠️💋

Heyo!! 18+ roleplayer here!! I was wondering if anyone would want to roleplay with me? I have a number of fandoms and I will list them and who I can play!! I would prefer a OC x CC double up, but I will also take CC x CC! I do not do OC x OC!!!

☆Fandoms☆

☆Criminal Minds☆

Who I can play: Spencer, Aaron, Derek, Emily, JJ, Struass, David, Gideion, Luke, Matt, and Garcia

☆Avatar the last airbender☆

Who I can play: Anyone from the Gaang, Jet, Azula, Ty Lee, Mai, Iroh, Ozai, Roku, Hakoda

☆Legend of Korra☆

Who I can play: Korra, Asami, Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, Pema, Lin, Iroh II, Bumi, Kya, Zaheer, Gazahn ((idk if I spelled that right)) Jhu Li, Varrick

☆Teen Wolf☆

Who I can play: Derek, Peter, Chris, Stiles, Scott, Lydia, Allison, Jackson, Ethan, Aiden, Kira, Malia

☆Helluva Boss☆

Who I can play: Blitzø, Moxxie, Millie, Stolas, Striker, Crimson, Barb, Ozzie, Fizzie, Loona, Verosika, Vortex, Bee

☆Hazbin Hotel☆

Who I can play: Alastor, Angel, Charlie, Vaggie

☆Glee☆

Who I can play: Quinn, Brittany, Santana, Finn, Rachel, Sebastian, Artie, Puck, Marley, Kitty, Will, Emma, Sue

☆Stardew Valley☆

Who I can play: Sebastian, Alex, Haley, Shane, Harvey, Abigail, Robin, Demitrius, Gus, Pierre, The Wizard

☆The Flash☆ ((CW show))

Who I can play: Barry, Cisco, Caitlin, Iris, Joe, Harry, Hunter, Henry, Nora, Wally

☆Supernatural☆

Who I can play: Dean, Sam, Benny, John, Mary, Bobby, Rufus, Garth, Castiel, Crowley, Jo, Ellen, Anna

like if you're interested and anon will get back to you

#supernatural rp #the flash rp #stardew valley rp #hazbin hotel rp #glee rp #helluva boss rp #teen wolf rp #legend of korra rp #criminal minds rp #atla rp #fandom rp #fandom roleplay

[ultfreakme]

Hi again....What are your Zukka & Korrasami fav moments? And what are your fav personal headcanons about them?

KORRASAMI!!!! (unholy screech)

Favorite moments!

Korra twirling her hair giggling when she saw Asami after years like "you look, snazzy as always<3" OKAY GIRL. Them looking at each other after only talking through letters for so long ;_; like the hug and the shoulder touch (the awkward conversation where we learn hey Korra's literally only been in touch with ASAMI)

Korra volunteering to get her brain messed around with so they can break Asami out of her brainwashing. I CAN'T. That is true love ;_;

Not a specific moment per se, but the way Korra deals with the spirits side of things while Asami deals with the human side and the two of them discuss and debate as they come to their conclusions to benefit everyone. True Balance <3 I just love that.

Bonus:

I know everyone thinks they started dating during Varrick and Zhu Li's wedding, but, they definitely had a little something-something going on right here~~

HEADCANONS!!!

Korra continues to suck at driving. Asami is praying for her life every time Korra's on the wheel.

They have decided to go on like, more consistently planned vacations like the spirit world vacation because both of them are busy, the world sucks ass and sometimes they just want to canoodle away from prying eyes. Like let the world burn once a week every two months.

Asami rants about her newest ideas for her company and Korra understands very little on the engineering side but she loves hearing Asami just, go off and she's nodding along completely enamored.

Korra and Asami are both very competitive when it comes to sparring and they both go overboard even though they keep promising to go easy. But it's fine, they both find it hot.

ZUKKA!

Tent conversation. It starts off funny but it's a genuine moment of trust and depth between them.

Zuko encouraging Sokka, telling him that it is okay to fail and failure is a part of the journey to achieve your goals.

This is in the comics 'The Search'. Zuko and Sokka have a quiet moment where they talk about how important family is to one another, it's very sweet.

BONUS: Boiling Rock. Like all of it.

HEADCANONS!!!

They are both avid thespians and roast every play they attend. They're both booing <3

They also spar, but unlike Korrasami, they are entirely unserious about it. They stop in the middle to establish rules but they both are like "in MY place this is how it goes" "NO that's stupid, in MY place that's how this goes".

Sokka has thoughts and experiments in mind on how firebending works and Zuko is his personal tester. Zuko is glad to oblige.

Like my headcanons for Zukka are just "alone, they have three braincells. Combined, they have one".

#riki asks #korrasami #zukka

[alpaca-clouds]

Spot the other AuDHD person in the room lol

I had to laugh recently at university. One of my fellow student (who is also AuDHD) was doing something and absendmindedly went: "Someone hand me the thing." I went across the room and gave them "the thing" (a ruler) and they looked at me in shock: "Wait, you knew which thing I meant?" Me, who had not even thought about it: "Yeah, obviously."

And I kinda had to laugh a bit later. My ex-bf would always get super angry with me about asking him to "do the thing", whenever I had issues just finding the right word (something that happens a lot). Meanwhile, a friend of mine and I will just hang together and communicate through "and then we did the thingie to get the thing" and we will totally understand what the other says.

And I slowly start to think it is just an AuDHD thing. It kinda feels at time as if we just share the same braincell lol

Also, yeah, Zhu Li and Varrick totally are AuDHD.

#audhd #autism #adhd #neurodiversity #the legend of korra

[princess-of-the-corner]

Actuaally re: that last post and also because my stepdad is watching the show rn:

I am low-key rewriting LoK in my head and I have four thoughts so far

1.) I am absolutely using that 'Au where Izumi, Varrick, and Senna are siblings' hot mess.

2.) Toph ain't gonna be a cop lmao

3.) In general we're letting the Gaang be actual good parents like??? Flawed for sure but GOD the drama

4.) Speaking of drama let's just. Slide. Slide right past the romance drama.

[roleplayfinder]

((Forgot to add my age, sorry!)) ⚠️💋 Heyo!! 18+ roleplayer here!! I was wondering if anyone would want to roleplay with me? I have a number of fandoms and I will list them and who I can play!! I would prefer a OC x CC double up, but I will also take CC x CC! I do not do OC x OC!!!

☆Fandoms☆

☆Criminal Minds☆

Who I can play: Spencer, Aaron, Derek, Emily, JJ, Struass, David, Gideion, Luke, Matt, and Garcia

☆Avatar the last airbender☆

Who I can play: Anyone from the Gaang, Jet, Azula, Ty Lee, Mai, Iroh, Ozai, Roku, Hakoda

☆Legend of Korra☆

Who I can play: Korra, Asami, Mako, Bolin, Tenzin, Pema, Lin, Iroh II, Bumi, Kya, Zaheer, Gazahn ((idk if I spelled that right)) Jhu Li, Varrick

☆Teen Wolf☆

Who I can play: Derek, Peter, Chris, Stiles, Scott, Lydia, Allison, Jackson, Ethan, Aiden, Kira, Malia

☆Helluva Boss☆

Who I can play: Blitzø, Moxxie, Millie, Stolas, Striker, Crimson, Barb, Ozzie, Fizzie, Loona, Verosika, Vortex, Bee

☆Hazbin Hotel☆

Who I can play: Alastor, Angel, Charlie, Vaggie

☆Glee☆

Who I can play: Quinn, Brittany, Santana, Finn, Rachel, Sebastian, Artie, Puck, Marley, Kitty, Will, Emma, Sue

☆Stardew Valley☆

Who I can play: Sebastian, Alex, Haley, Shane, Harvey, Abigail, Robin, Demitrius, Gus, Pierre, The Wizard

☆The Flash☆ ((CW show))

Who I can play: Barry, Cisco, Caitlin, Iris, Joe, Harry, Hunter, Henry, Nora, Wally

☆Supernatural☆

Who I can play: Dean, Sam, Benny, John, Mary, Bobby, Rufus, Garth, Castiel, Crowley, Jo, Ellen, Anna

I can roleplay on discord or tumblr! Like this and I'll come to you!

.

#eighteen and over #oc #oc roleplay #oc rp #ocxcanon #ocxcanon roleplay #ocxcanon rp #canonxcanon #canonxcanon roleplay #canonxcanon rp #ocxoc #criminal minds #atla #lok #teen wolf #hazbin hotel #helluva boss #glee #stardew valley #the flash #the flash cw #supernatural

[boasamishipper]

20 questions for fic writers

tagged by the lovely @doodledrawreblogs - thanks cy!

1. How many works do you have on Ao3? 104 (it will be 105 after my yuletide fic is posted)

2. What's your total Ao3 word count? 1,296,866

3. What fandoms do you write for? i've written fic for legend of korra, milo murphy's law, the dragon prince, star wars, ted lasso, top gun / top gun: maverick, 9-1-1 lone star, what we do in the shadows (tv), a league of their own (tv), mission: impossible, our flag means death, perry mason hbo, and night court.

4. What are your top five fics by kudos?

when i see your face (top gun, icemav, 1.4k) - 5018 kudos

Moving In Slow Motion (top gun, icemav, 7.5k) - 3044 kudos

Make A Wrong One Right (top gun, icemav, 18.8k) - 2313 kudos

baby, baby, i'd get down on my knees for you (top gun, icemav, 18k, cowritten with @academicgangster) - 2290 kudos

Word on the Street (top gun, icemav, outsider pov, 3.8k) - 1991 kudos

5. Do you respond to comments? yes! if you are kind enough to read one of my fics and leave a comment, i always do my best to reply, even if it's just a string of heart emojis.

6. What is the fic you wrote with the angstiest ending? probably Like Attracts Like - it's a companion piece to my legend of korra mash au sometimes you hear the bullet, and ends with zhu li (the radar of the story) getting word of varrick's plane going down a la henry blake in abyssinia, henry. truthfully, i'm not a big writer of angsty endings. angsty beginnings and middles, definitely, but i prefer all my fics to have a happy ending.

7. What’s the fic you wrote with the happiest ending? see basically all of my fics have happy endings, but i think the happiest ending i've written goes to the end of I Know I'm Home, my robisanya au where sam matched with dani on bantr and not rebecca. in the final chapter, all the loose ends get tied up: richmond wins the premier league, roy and keeley get married, and sam and dani have the 'i'm going to marry you someday' talk. nothing but sweetness all around.

8. Do you get hate on fics? the only hate i've ever gotten on a fic was for one of my star wars sequel trilogy rewrites, and that was from some reylos who didn't like the anti-reylo things i was saying on my star wars sideblog, so... nah.

9. Do you write smut? If so, what kind? i do and i have definitely gotten better at it over the years (though i still have a Long way to go lmao). i've only published m/m, but i've written some f/m smut (as you will see when i publish my degas/paris fic next year 😏)

10. Do you write crossovers? What’s the craziest one you’ve written? indeed i do. craziest (or at least most ambitious) has gotta be there's a raging fire in my heart tonight, my top gun/mcu crossover. (craziest crossover i've ever come up with is the night court / perry mason hbo crossover that @saltyfilmmajor and @bornforastorm have been enabling me to write)

11. Have you ever had a fic stolen? no thankfully

12. Have you ever had a fic translated? yes! when i see your face has been translated into korean and chinese, Lead Me On (To The Other Side) has been translated into korean, and (I Love You) A Bushel and A Pallet and Moving In Slow Motion have both been translated into chinese.

13. Have you ever co-written a fic before? yes, i wrote baby, baby, i'd get down on my knees for you with @academicgangster and wrote Austin Alone with @lilalbatross

14. What’s your all time favorite ship? i'm picking three for how they have influenced me and my writing: boasami, finnrey, and icemav.

15. What’s a WIP you want to finish but doubt you ever will? there are So Many of these....my google drive is essentially a graveyard of unfinished wips

16. What are your writing strengths? dialogue for sure. i've also been told my characterization is great and i have good comedic timing.

17. What are your writing weaknesses? action scenes and smut

18. Thoughts on writing dialogue in another language in fic? i've done this before - usually i run it through google translate and then check other translation sites to be sure it's as accurate as possible. i've included the to-english translations in some fics (namely my top gun ones where i've written ice speaking russian) but mostly leave out the to-english translations these days. usually when my characters speak a different language you can pick up what they're saying from context.

19. First fandom you wrote for? the first fandom i wrote for was (i think) icarly, but the first fandom i published fic for was legend of korra.

20. Favorite fic you’ve written? varies depending on the mood i'm in (and also i have written a Lot of fic so it is difficult to choose lmao). right now i'd say Word on the Street - i'm still really proud of how that one came together.

tagging @icemankazansky @lookforanewangle @lilalbatross @hacash @saltyfilmmajor @bornforastorm @maverickcalf @academicgangster and anyone else who wants to do this :)

#thanks for tagging me! #my fics #i have written. So Much Fic #god help me

[novaae]

Bumi II after the show ends ideas?

Multiple! I'll try not to go into my Bumi/OC ship or Bumizumi for this one:

He is in charge of all the peacekeeping missions, like he delegates the tasks and looks after all that situation, as the only person in the show with experience at handling such large operations.

He teaches the airbending kiddos! A couple of months after canon when he's achieved mastery, he takes on the duty to teach all the new airbender kids below the age 10.

Rohan, Ikki and Bumi have a special bond that isn't replicated by anyone else. He also sneaks Ikki meat when she's 16.

Not purely post canon, but he has an anonymous column in some semi-shady magazine which Korra brings over one day to make fun of. It was very hurtful to hear people call "him" bitchless, even if they're right.

He never gets his tattoos, which is a matter of tension between him and Tenzin for an year or so before Tenzin eventually realises that it is Bumi's decision to make, and he has no say in the matter.

He does not support Zhu-Li's presidency and is a fierce critique of her policies, especially with Varrick being her husband. He just doesn't like them.

Adding onto it, as much as he feels sorry for Asami sometimes, even post canon he tries to avoid anything she makes because of the weapon manufacturing. He knows conflict is a reality, but to see corporate interests mixed with military leaves a sour taste in his mouth.

People often mistake that Bum-Ju is Bumi's especially post canon, so when he turns out to be a bunny it's usually an awkward situation, but Bumi finds it funny.

He holds the record for the longest unassisted flight, at a total of 23 minutes. It is not beaten for a very long time.

#rei answers #my post #my headcanons #lok #bumi ii #tenzin #asami sato #ikki #bumi meta #bumju

[avalon821]

Tyr Haragin

The Basics

Name: Tyr Haragin

Nickname: none

Age: in the 20-25 range

Nameday: Alas I don’t have a specific day in mind for him. Gives spring or summer vibes though

Race: xaela

Gender: man

Orientation: Bisexual

Profession: Adventurer, Warrior of light, sometimes a weaver

Physical Aspects

Hair: a usually well maintained head log long rich red hair. He keeps it in a braid most of the time.

Eyes: predominately red as well, with a light red/pink limal ring. Very striking, almost seem to glow

Skin: lighter, nice black scales all over his body

Tattoos/ Scars: no tattoos. Has a scar over his eyebrow post ew. The end of his right horn is only being kept on by a silver band of that counts. Used to have burn scars on his back until his scales grew over them as he grew up.

Family

Parents: he had two dads and one mom, though he only has the one dad left. Varrick was taken as a prisoner of war when his village was attacked and Aalya went missing in the chaos. Takai was the one who took Tyr and ran.

Siblings: older sister named Ayame. She went missing the same as their mother.

In laws/others: no in laws at present. Alberic feels responsible in both a mentor way and a dating his adopted son way. Tyr treats the twins kinda like younger siblings.

Skills

Abilities: excels at fighting. Unsurprising for a warrior of light and xaela but still. Tyr also is a pretty damn good cook and weaving/sewing

Hobbies: adventuring, baking/cooking, sewing/ fiber craft (more clothes but he’s been known to make a couple blankets)

Traits

Most positive trait: extremely caring. Will do his damndest to keep his loved ones safe and happy.

Most negative trait: split bt his bias against garleans and his tendency to bottle things up. The former is bad and the second has lead to him hurting himself and others.

Likes

Colors: red, black, blue

Smells: fresh baked goods

Textures: fluffy/ soft things, smooth steel

Other Details

Smokes: nah

Drinks: only with others

Mouth insurance: uhhhhhh do the scions insure people? If not then no. Shame though, he’s got nice teeth

Been arrested: there was an attempt at the bloody banquet and the trial by combat in ishgard but other than that nope

Tagged by @mrlarkstin (took me a couple days but I did get to it! Thank you!)

Tagging: @bnuuywol @fatewalker-phoenix @dragoon-mid-jump and anyone else who wants to. No pressure!

#ffxiv #wol #warrior of light #tyr #tyr haragin #life has been both hectic and not and there’s a few things I need to catch up on #but hey any excuse to talk about lizard

[wilcze-kudly]

I know this is a Beifong blog, and you don't have all the answers, but...Whatever happened to Sokka, Suki, Azula, Ty Lee, and Mai? Why haven't we ever see them in ATLOK (Avatar: The Legend Of Korra)?

Sokka

Well um, Sokka's dead for sure. We know he died before tlok, Katara mentions this in the first episode. The statue commemorating him also seems to be rather recent, as it is part of the Southern Water Tribe Cultural Centre, which was built by Varrick, I think. The fandom consensus is that he died in 158 AG, at the hands of the Red Lotus while defending baby Korra. However I couldn't find any canon confirmation of this other than hints.

We know he was a Conucilman in Republic City for a while, and later in life became known as Chief of the Southern Water tribe. My personal headcanon is that Katara was Chief until Aang died. After the death of the love of her life, I imagine Katara would withdraw more and share or hand over this particular responsibility to Sokka. I have more headcanons but this is meant to be objective soo..

Suki

I've seen a lot of rumours on Suki having died young, however, I cannot find anything confirming or denying those. From what we know, she went on to lead the Kyoshi warriors, she also acted as Zuko's bodyguard.

My personal theory is that Suki eventually left the bodyguarding duties to Ty Lee and continued to travel, spreading Kyoshi's magnificanet bisexual teachings.

She appears to still be with Sokka at least up until 124 AG, so... just into her fourties if I'm doing the math right. I do find it hard to believe her and Sokka wouldn't have children, though her serving in the Fire Nation and him spending a lot of time in Republic City may explain why they hasn't settled down yet. I do have headcanons (*cough* Baatar Sr *cough*)

Aang also tell Tenzin that Suki had "skills Sokka could only dream of" so... our underrated queen stays winning.

Azula

Azula, Azula... We have no idea what happened to Azula. My hopes are that she will get her redemption in some way or another, but she is not mentioned in tlok or any other media that I've found.

So... let me dream. I've always adored the theory that Azula eventually became the Bhanti Shaman we see in tlok. Now, there are rough edges to this theory and I don't actually believe it, however it makes me happy.

There are certain surface level similarities in appearance, but seeing Azula gain enlightenment and a sense of peace in an old age means a lot to me. I could ramble about this headcanon all day. Feel free to ask me about it.

Ty Lee

We don't know much about Ty Lee other than her still being an active Kyoshi warrior in 124 AG. My assumption is that sh was a member of the organisation in some form to her death/ or till tlok. If she were, I'd imagine her organising whatever Kyoshi Warriors there are in the Fire Nation. I could also see her being an aunt figure to Izumi and still acting as a defender to the Firelord in some capacity.

We have no explicit mention of her death, so she could be alive and kicking, doing backflips at the tender age of 80 something, hey I believe in her.

Mai

While Mai and Zuko did break up in the comics, I can see them getting back together later in life. She deserves to be firelady, and I think she'd be damn good at it too. Something about the girl who was always told to be quiet and obedient becoming queen makes me all guddy inside. Besides, the similarities between Michi (Mai's mom), Mai herself and Izumi are undeniable. Jawline as sharp as one of those throwing knives, goddamn.

Whew! This took more than an hour of research and typing (mainly cause I'm slow as fuck and need to check my sources every 10 secs) so I hope you enjoyed, anon! While yes, I am a Beifong blog and asks about the Beifongs, particularly Suyin's children will always make me super giddy, I enjoy all asks. Sorry for injecting my personal headcanons and biases, but I did my best to be objective!

#sokka #suki #sukka #azula #ty lee #mai #maiko #korra #izumi #firelord izumi #aang #tenzin #varrick #baatar sr #legend of korra #tlok #avatar #the legend of korra #avatar the legend of korra #atlok #atla #lok #avatar: the last airbender #the last airbender #avatar the last airbender

[linnorabeifong]

I am wrong to believe that Varrick/Zhu Li is very rushed, and thus at best is toxic?

Cause I understand that TLOK had a very troubled production, but it seems odd that after essentially getting treating like shit for three seasons by Varrick, Zhu Li is fine with marrying Varrick just shortly after standing up for herself for the first time in their (platonic) relationship, no?

No same. Okay I dislike Varrick he’s funny and iconic sure but an ass, a shit person. In my eyes, he’s the ultimate villain. He’s a war profiteer. He literally bombed an art center and (attempted to) kidnapped a president to fatten his coffers and stole from Asami. He gets away with it all by running away, to Xafou. What a cop out. He treats Zhu Li horribly. He’s not likeable. He literally used Bolin. ( he also let sexual harassment fly on set poor Ginger) Took a sweet unsuspecting kid under his arms and used him to pump out propaganda. then he betrays Su by joining Kuvira and once again betrays his city by creating a weapon of mass destruction.

He is never called to account and no one really gets to express their anger towards him.

I love Zhu Li. But she has no self-respect. May be the reason she was his assistant, the whole time, and put up with all of it was because of her underlying feelings. I feel like it’s great that she stood up for herself, and their relationship could be cute if more time was taken to work on the problematic bits.

you are completely right to call out this weird relationship and others are right to enjoy it. Glad we agree it’s weird. The first time I watched the show I was confused by the wedding.

I think the reason they were married is because the show runners wanted a really happy final episode that really provided a sense of closure. What better way than a wedding ? But they couldn’t do that with any actual major characters, so why not just throw Zhu Li and Varrick together ?

maybe he’s better in the comics .

but in my honest opinion, he’s just as bad as Kuvira and it’s so hypocritical that he just gets to scamper off to a luxurious honey moon while she’s under house arrest.

[again this isn’t hate towards Varrick fans I’m literally a Kuvira Stan and am down bad for the bitter middle aged woman with anger issues who yells at dogs. You’re allowed to enjoy villainous characters. Fiction and reality are separate yada yada. ]

#legend of korra #zhu li #zhu li moon #varrick

[randomwritingguy]

The Myth of Y/N (Korra x Reader) Part 25

CAPTAIN OF THE GUARD

Korra’s POV

The slam of the door echoes across the dining room followed by an intense silence. No-one says anything for a few seconds.

I turn to Suyin, giving her a sympathy gaze. “I am so sorry for that. That was uncalled for.”

“Apology accepted!” Varrick replies, voice loud and booming. “Now, if you all don’t mind, I’m going to dive right in. I’m famished!”

Ignoring the businessman, I continue staring at Suyin. The anger that was present within her eyes has now diminished.

“Is your friend normally like that?” She eventually asks, voice now calm and controlled.

I shake my head. “No. They aren’t.”

Looking back at the now closed door, I narrow my eyes in deep concentration.

Where did all of that come from? What was Y/N’s problem? Suyin has been nothing but kind to us! What they said about her was just mean! What’s gotten into them?

Ever since we’ve left Air Temple Island, Y/N has been acting…off. Something’s bothering them. I’ve been so busy on finding the airbenders that I’ve neglected my best friend’s feelings. Still, that’s no excuse to treat Suyin like that.

Sighing heavily, I turn back to my food. “I’ll have a word with them later when they’ve cooled off.”

“Make sure you do.” The matriarch replies, also turning her attention back to her food.

I still stare at my food, untouched for the past few minutes.

First Lin. Now Y/N?

Can things get any worse?

Y/N’S POV

I storm through the corridors of the maze-like building, hoping to find a way out of this obnoxious place. My fiery rage from my debate with the matriarch still goes strong. If anything, the anger is amplifying.

Each step I take, the flames within grow. Each step I take, the dragon’s voice at the back at my mind becomes louder and louder and louder.

Suyin is corrupt. Just like the Earth Queen. Just like Tarrlok and most of the Republic City Council were. They are all the same.

No, stop it.

Stop denying. You know it’s true. Suyin puts on a noble façade with a fake smile, but she is just as bad. Maybe even worse.

No! Tarrlok and most of the City Council treated all non-benders like they were Equalists! The Earth Queen rules with an iron fist and treats her people like they’re objects! Suyin doesn’t do that!

Suyin’s methods are different, but her rule is the same tiresome, infuriating theme as theirs. Arrogant, self-absorbed egomaniacs who attempt to make their vision a reality whether the public like it or not. Tarrlok tried to be Republic City’s saviour and ended up as bad as his father, but he never sugar-coated his actions. He accepted them for what they were. The Earth Queen doesn’t hide her true self either. She is what she is and she’s proud of it. But Suyin? Either she’s oblivious and painfully unaware of who she really is or she’s lying to herself. She hides her true self. She phrases her actions as kindness and honourable. That is why she’s worse.

I said stop!

Suyin has the majority wrapped around her little finger.

Her family.

Her city.

Asami.

Bolin.

Mako.

Korra-

STOP!

The intrusive thoughts, the dragon, goes dead silent.

I slow down my steps, the door to the outside in my vision.

Suyin is flawed, hypocritical, and arrogant, but she isn’t as bad as the others. She’s trying to bring a positive force. She leads a beautiful city and has an amazing family. She’s flawed, not evil. Flawed, not evil. Flawed, not evil.

This time, the dragon is dead silent.

Good.

The anger, while still present, has diminished slightly.

I just need some fresh air. Yeah, some fresh air. Maybe I can leave the city and explore one of the nearby mountains. Go and walk around the natural environments. Yeah, that will be nice. Calm. Peaceful and relaxing. When, I’m done I will go to bed. Yeah, that sounds nice.

Taking a deep, long, breath and releasing it in a soothing exhale I open the doors, expecting to see the starry night sky…

Only to see metal surrounding the sky!

WHAT?!

Domes surround the city when its night?!

DAMMIT!

“UGH!” I groan loudly, throwing my arms into the air. “I can’t even look at the stars now?!”

First no secrets at all, then not allowing Opal to leave, then Varrick, and now I can’t even see the night sky?!

I march around the area, not really paying any attention to my surroundings, until I eventually reach to some sort of metal bench. Sitting down with a loud huff, I bury my face into my palms and rub them against my features rapidly.

I thought getting airbending was a dream come true. In my early childhood I longed to have bending. Now I get what my toddler-self wished for and everything goes downhill. First, my parents. Then, the Earth Queen and her corruption. Then this Zaheer and a bunch of criminals. Now this.

What’s worse is none of my friends even seem to care. Not even Korra, my best friend. Sure, we haven’t always seen eye to eye but our differences in our beliefs haven’t always been this stark.

There’s got to be someone who gets what I’m saying, right?

“Excuse me, are you all right?”

I whip my head upwards and see on of the Zaofu guards standing before me. She’s wearing big metal plates covering her form, her helmet with three dagger-like spikes on it covering most of her head. However, I notice her grass pupils and a tiny black mole underneath her right eye.

“Uh, yeah.” I tell her, dropping my hands back onto my knees. “Yeah, I’m fine.”

The expression on the guard’s face doesn’t change in the slightest. “Do you wish to be escorted back to the dining room of the Beifong Household?”

“No!” I rush out, causing the guard to jump back slightly in surprise. I regain my composure and respond in a more controlled manner. “No, I’m fine. That is the last thing I want to go right now.”

This time, I see a flash of curiosity painted across the guard’s face. “Is there a problem?”

I sigh. “To be blunt, I had an argument with your matriarch.”

Her expression, again, changes very little. All I see is a slight frown. “I see.”

Shit, did I make her mad? Oh, who am I kidding? Suyin is the city’s leader! Of course, her guards are going to be mad!

Rising from my bench and dusting off my clothes, I face the guard. “I hope I didn’t intrude or disturb you from your duties. I just wanted to have some fresh air but, much to my disappointment, I was greeted by the metal domes.”

“I understand your frustration.” She sympathises, her tone having no trace of anger or annoyance from my earlier comments. “However, they are a vital addition to the security of Zaofu. It helps keep the public protected.”

“Yes, of course.” I reply. “Suyin called it the safest city in the world. However, I fear she has sacrificed some freedom for maximum security.” Knowing who I am talking to, I raise my hands in an apologetic gesture. “Not to discredit your job and your effectiveness, I’m sure you and the rest of the guards are great, but surely you can understand what I’m saying, right?”

The guard doesn’t respond for a moment, her face neutral. I can almost hear the cogs turning in her head.

“I do.” She finally says. “However, I believe that it is necessary. Without that protection, our freedom can easily be taken away.”

Hm. An interesting perspective.

I nod in understanding. “I get that. Still, I just find it frustrating. Doesn’t help that Varrick is here.”

As soon as the name of the businessman leaves my lips, I notice it. A flicker of irritation in the guard’s pupils.

“The…inventor, right?” she asks, voice gruff.

I hum in confirmation. “After all the shit he’s done, he gets away with it all and ends up living the life here. It’s a misuse of justice. That’s what my argument with Suyin was about. She wouldn’t hear any of it. Even my friends wouldn’t listen. Not a single person agreed with me. It’s frustrating!”

Finishing my rant, I notice the guard staring at me with…curiosity? Familiarity? Something else entirely?

I let out a tense breath, scratching the back of my head. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to rant to you. I’ll leave you back to your duties.”

“I agree.”

Huh?

I whip back to the guard. Her face is once again neutral.

“I’m sorry?”

“I agree with you.”

“Oh…”

I open my mouth but close it again having failed to find my words. After a quick swallow, I speak up once more with confusion. “I…I was under the impression you would have sided with your matriarch.”

Then, much to my surprise, a pretty smirk forms on her lips. “I may be Suyin’s guard, but I don’t believe in everything she does. I am a person, after all.”

Oh…well, that’s true.

Chuckling with a sheepish smile, I cross my arms together. “I guess so. And who is the person I am talking to?

Her smirk widens slightly, and she stretches out her hand.

“Kuvira.”

I take her hand.

“Y/N.”

“I know. Suyin had me do a background check on you and your friends.”

“Oh…yeah. Forgot about that.”

She chuckles. It’s nice.

When the handshake ends, I gaze back at the buildings at the edge of the dome.

“I should probably head to bed.” I tell her. I gaze back Kuvira and give her a small smile. “It was nice meeting you. It’s refreshing to find a like-minded individual.”

Kuvira smiles in return. “The feeling is mutual. Perhaps, we could meet again the following day?”

My eyebrows perk up in surprise. She wants to hang out? Well, it will be better than dealing with awkwardness with me and the others whilst meeting a new friend. Plus, maybe I can get to learn more about Zaofu.

“Sure!” I tell her. “Where and when?”

“Here at nine?”

“An early bird, huh?”

“That is required when you have a job like mine.”

“Indeed. See you at nine, Kuvira.”

“And I you, Y/N.”

We exchange goodbyes and, just like that, we head our separate ways. Kuvira is probably going back on her patrol whilst I walk to my guest room.

At least one good thing came out of tonight.

That good mood didn’t last long, though. Soon after I return to my room, I am interrupted with some pounding knocks.

“Y/N, we need to talk.”

Shit. It’s Korra.

Sighing heavily, I slowly but surely walk up to the door and open it and in front of me I see a very pissed Korra.

“That was out of order, Y/N. What in the spirits were you thinking?!”

Frowning slightly, I cross my arms. “What I was thinking was giving Suyin some rightfully deserved criticism. It’s about time someone gave her the harsh reality.”

My response only seems to anger Korra who places a hand on her hips. “What you did was humiliate her in front of her family. She was trying to do something good, and you threw it in her face.”

Something good? Seriously?!

“You’re telling me after everything Varrick has done you are okay with him escaping punishment?” I ask her. “You were there when he bombed the Southern Water Tribe Cultural Center. So many people could have been hurt!”

The features of my best friend’s face softens slightly. “I was confused initially and I see where you’re coming from. But Suyin is trying to better Varrick and Zaofu by-“

“-Don’t give me that!” I interrupt, throwing my arms up in the air. “She’s doing it for herself.”

The softness on Korra’s face hardens once more. “Varrick is leading her technology division that can benefit the city and its people.”

“Which will benefit Suyin and her reputation.” I counter smoothly. “I see through her act.”

“You think too lowly of her.”

“And you think too highly of her.”

We both go dead silent for an intense moment. The air is thick and suffocating.

I let out a deep and heavy breathe, rubbing my hair with my palm. “I don’t want to end our night in a fight.”

Korra’s face softens once more and her gaze casts downward. “Me neither. Things are already awkward with Lin and Suyin. I don’t want things to be awkward between us too.”

Pinching the bridge of my nose, I let out yet another sigh. “Look, I won’t apologise to Suyin. I think she deserved it. However, I’ll try to tolerate her while we’re still in Zaofu. For you.”

Looking back up, I see Korra nod slowly and a tiny smile form on her lips. “Okay. Thank you.”

I smile back. “Don’t mention it. Have a good night, Korra.”

“You too, Y/N.”

Closing the door, I lean backwards on the door with the back of my head pressed against it, revealed that the moment is over. I can still feel the bittersweetness of the departure.

Let’s hope tomorrow is better.

TIME SKIP

I stand in the same place as the night before, five minutes before nine. I make sure to got up early to avoid any awkward meetings. I haven’t spoken to the others else since Korra and I don’t particularly want to join them at breakfast. Despite telling her that I’ll try to tolerate Suyin, I still fear that she will somehow get a reaction out of me. It’s best I stay out of the matriarch’s way for now.

“Impeccable timing.”

I turn to the source of the voice, and I pause.

There, in front of me, is Kuvira standing tall and proud. Now absent of her heavy armour representing the Zaofu Guard and replaced with the known green robes that typical citizens wear. No longer wearing her helmet, I can see her jet-black hair tied up into a ponytail. She’s stunning.

Feeling my cheeks warm slightly, I cough awkwardly. “Of course.”

Kuvira doesn’t react to the scene playing out before her. She tilts her head in a questioning way. “Have you had breakfast?”

I open my mouth to answer her question but instead of words, the answer is the growling of my stomach. Shit.

Kuvira smirks. “I guess not.”

With a sheepish grin, I rub the back of my neck. “Yeah, I decided to skip breakfast with the others. I didn’t want to risk causing another argument.”

Listening to my explanation, the smirk fades from her lips. Then, the guard turns and starts walking. “Come. I know a place we can eat.”

Huh?

Rushing forward to catch up, I walk side-by-side with her. “We?”

“I haven’t had the chance to eat either.” Kuvira explains. “I know a good place that serves good food. Besides, this will be an opportunity for you to see more of Zaofu.”

Oh…

That’s…sweet.

As she leads me to the train that leads us to another section of the city, I have more look at the intrinsic building. They scream of a utopia with signs of a bright new era on the horizon.

“I’m really impressed with the architecture.” I comment, turning my gaze to Kuvira. To my surprise, she is already focusing her attention at me with a curious glint in her cool eyes. “It’s so much better than what I saw in Ba Sing Se. Not a single inch of poverty and dilapidation.”

She smiles. “Indeed. Thanks to Bataar, the architect, Zaofu is the most advanced city in the entire Earth Kingdom.”

The mention of the architect brings a flash of memory in my mind with the image of a middle-aged man and his younger accomplice passing by the dining room, with the former apologising to his wife and telling her he had a major breakthrough in the tram system.

Despite my issues with Suyin, I cannot deny that her husband is a genius. This architecture and technology should be shared with the rest of the kingdom!

“Well, he should be proud of what he has accomplished.” I finally respond. “All of this is revolutionary! Why hasn’t this been shared with the rest of the nation?”

My question appeared to trouble Kuvira slightly as I see her rip her gaze from me to stare through the tram’s window with a frown present.

Uh oh. Did I make her upset?

“Unfortunately,” Kuvira begins with a trace of bitterness. “the sharing of Zaofu’s resources wouldn’t be possible.”

The phrase of her answer makes me perk an eyebrow and lean forward slightly.

“How come?”

The frown deepens on Kuvira’s face. “The Earth Queen would never allow it. She despises changes or, at least, changes she didn’t implement. She certainly wouldn’t allow a rival of hers to improve her kingdom.”

Of course. Why am I not surprised?

A frustrated groan erupts from me, and I slump down to the tram’s seat. “Typical. The Earth Queen has a chance to improve the lives of her people and refuses it because it would hurt her pride and ego. I met her when we visited Ba Sing Se and what I saw was despicable. Her people were suffering and she herself was vile.”

I hear a hum of agreement from my companion.

Sighing heavily, I glance away. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to rant. It’s just been troubling me for a while.”

“There’s no need to apologise.” Kuvira assures me, finally looking back at me. “I had nothing to add. I agree with you completely. The Queen is a horrible woman who should never have been in charge of the Earth Kingdom.”

“Exactly!” I exclaim, relieved with being understood. “I told Korra and Tenzin the same thing! You know what they said? They said there was nothing we could do other than advise! How is that right?”

All I get from Kuvira are two words.

“It isn’t.”

Before I can respond, the tram reaches its to a screeching halt. We have arrived.

Leaving the transport, the guard leads me through the city for around twenty minutes or so until finally we reach a small establishment. It has a square-like shape with the windows revealing the green interior of the building. I notice a counter with all types of food displayed with a male cashier behind it.

I glance up to see the sign on top of the store. “Badger’s Borrow.”

“Is this a café?” I ask her.

“It is.” Kuvira confirms. “I sometimes come here when I’m not on duty or busy with my dancing. It is welcoming and peaceful.”

Humming in acknowledgement, I gesture to the store door. “Well then, shall we?”

My gesture brings a smirk out of her. “We shall.”

The following minutes were nothing special. All it consisted was us waiting in line and ordering food to eat. Kuvira paid for both of us before I could even tell her I had no cash. She must have know beforehand. Clever.

Now, we sat on a table by the window eating our food. The time it took for us to explore Zaofu, travelling on the tram, and walking to the store was long enough for sunlight to shine down on the city.

“The food is pretty good here.” I tell her, taking bites of the item I ordered. “I can see why you come here.”

“Indeed.” She agrees with a smile. “It’s relaxing.”

The softness in her voice as she compliments the burrow opens a door of revelation for me. When I first saw her, I thought she was all serious, tough, and no-funny business. Now, though, I realise there’s more to her than meets the eye. Heh, in a way, she is a lot like Korra.

Korra…

The image of Korra’s rage at my outburst to Suyin flashes to the forefront of my mind brings my mood down. Despite making up at the end of the night, arguing with my best friend always saddens me greatly.

Kuvira seems to have noticed the change in my mood. “You seem troubled.”

I shake my head. “It’s nothing.”

Glancing upwards, I see curiosity and concern in her gaze. This time, however, I’m going to do ask the questions.

“Can I ask you something?”

Her eyes widen in surprise of the sudden topic change but relents. “You may.”

I lean forward to further engage in the situation. “You barely know me and yet you’re showing me around the city and taking me to a coffee shop you go to. Why?”

The guard’s eyes widen slightly in surprise of my bluntness but proceed to narrow in thought. She doesn’t respond for a while, as if she doesn’t know the answer herself, and I take a drink to act as a distraction to fill in the silence.

“You intrigued me.” Kuvira at lasts respond, though brief as it is.

Oh?

“Intrigued you?” I repeat.

She nods. “Your frustrations with Suyin, specifically.”

I frown. “You said you agreed with me when I talked about Varrick.”

“And I still do.” Kuvria confirms. “Even more so after given it some thought. When Suyin announced Varrick’s contribution to Zaofu despite his history I was troubled.”

Interesting.

I take another sip from my cup, my eyes still locked with Kuvira’s, and place it back down. “Did you say anything to her?”

She shakes her head slightly. “I did not. It is not my place. I’m the Captain of the Guard, not an adviser.”

“Captain of the Guard?” I repeat with surprise. “Adviser or not, that’s a pretty impressive rank to hold. You must be proud.”

She nods with pride. “I am. It is an honour to be given such a title.”

“Suyin must trust you pretty well.”

“I am her protégé.” Kuvira reveals to me, taking a sip of her own drink after the comment. “She mentored me since I was a child.”

“Interesting.” I comment. “Your parents must be proud.”

As soon as that sentence leaves my lips, I know I made a mistake. Kuvira frowns sharply and gazes down at her cup. Her eyes have hint of bitterness and…shame.

“I’m sorry!” I speak up almost immediately after my previous comment. “I didn’t mean to bring up any bad memories.”

“It’s fine.” The captain assures me sharply, though her tone betrays her. It’s clear she’s feeling uncomfortable now.

Despite the awkward silence that followed, I don’t feel any of it. Instead, a great wave of sympathy washes over me and also…familiarity.

An idea comes to me.

Should I do this? I mean, she’s a stranger. I haven’t even told Korra and Mako yet! Or even Tenzin, Kyuni and the others!

A stranger who seems to be like-mind as I. One who seems to be familiar with family troubles. Maybe this might make her feel slightly better.

“If it makes you feel any better…” I begin, trailing off slightly but then catch myself. “I have my own issues with my parents.”

At the mention of my situation, Kuvira immediately snaps her attention to me with her eyes widened. “You do?”

I nod solemnly. “I was gifted airbending too like Opal. I was so excited. I was always so interested in the Air Nation’s culture and to have the chance to be a part of it was…amazing. I remember feeling the rush as I went to call my parents. I told them and do you know what they said?”

Before Kuvira can even have the chance to respond, I chuckle sadly. “My father accused me of abandoning my tribe! Then, he tells me if that if I join the Air Nation I will not be considered as their own! Can you believe that? After years of loving memories, they were willing to abandon me!”

A single tear rolls down my left cheek and I quickly swipe it away.

“Sorry.” I tell her, gazing at my cup. “Didn’t meant to dump all that emotional shit onto your plate.”

Then, to my surprise, I feel a hand land on top of mine with a slight squeeze.

I look back up and I see Kuvira avoiding my gaze and instead focus it on our hands.

“I won’t sugar coat it by telling you everything will be fine.” The captain tells me, her voice hoarse. “It won’t be fine. It will never be. All I can tell you is following your own path. Don’t let your idiotic parents stop you from fulfilling your passions.”

My heart stops from Kuvira’s speech. When it concludes, it resumes.

Her advice is similar to Asami’s and yet…Kuvira’s seems the most…helpful? I don’t know how to explain it. Maybe it was her bluntness of it all. Maybe it was because she seems so familiar.

When she called my parents idiotic a brief spark of anger threatened to erupt but it quickly faded. After I gave it, some thought, she was right. I mean, after everything we’ve been together my parents are willing to cast me aside for wanting their child to follow their dreams and do some good in the world? What kind of parents do you have to be to do that?

“My parents abandoned me when I was a child.” Kuvira speaks up, her stature tense. “They dropped me with Suyin with a mere sack of my stuff and left me. Father told me it was for my own good but, really, it was to make their own lives easier. They abandoned their own daughter. They abandoned me.”

The sympathy that I already had for her intensifies in power and I place my own hand on top of her, now squeezing her hand gently.

Kuvira was abandoned as a child, but she overcame it. She was cast aside by the people she trusted the most and yet she rose to such a high position: The Captain of the Guard of Zaofu. It’s inspiring.

It has inspired me.

If Kuvira can overcome her past with her parents, then so can I. I can surpass this. I know I can.

“Your parents are fools.” I assure her. “From what I’ve seen, you’re so much better than them. Screw them.”

My own comfort brings a smile on Kuvira’s lips.

A smile forms on mine.

Then, in a tiny coffee shop with a stranger I barely know and yet feels so familiar, everything becomes clear. Everything.

“You were born in the Southern Water Tribe, you grew up in the Southern Water Tribe, and had practiced Southern Water Tribe traditions. And now you are abandoning your culture for another!"

“You are trying to abandon your tribe, and your mother and I will not tolerate such a betrayal.”

“The next time we talk, you better tell us you are not joining the Air Nation. If not, don’t contact or visit us ever again.”

The echoes of the past, once plagued my mind, are now only harmless afterthoughts.

I have made my decision.

I will join the Air Nation.

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Listen to this idea:

Bolin x FN princess wedding is the first televised event. It’s bc TV was literally JUST invented and until the wedding, it was just news and basically journalism.

Of course Varrick was the one to televise it.

Author: How many times has Bolin made history? Not enough!

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The streets of Fire Nation Capital were empty, but it was not a quiet night. Everyone was either gathered around the palace or at home with a brand new invention, the television set. The television was used mostly for business, until tonight. Tonight, it was showing a live broadcast of a wedding that the public had been anticipating for months. The news traveled around the world that Bolin had proposed to the Fire Nation princess, and the world was excited to celebrate along.

The broadcast began with an exterior shot of the palace and an announcer stating that the wedding was underway. There was a crowd outside of the entrance, with a large aisle space cleared for the couple. Flashes came from the audience taking pictures of the decorated palace.

"And right on time, the satomobile pulling pulling up is dropping off the groom, Bolin, " Varrick had announced to the watchers. He had set up the broadcast, having worked with Bolin and the princess before, and also because he had called dibs. "Yes, he is now exiting the car, wearing a fabulous tuxedo made by the finest designers in the Earth Kingdom. He is representing their nation well with his tailored outfit and their signature green coloring. He is waving at the crowd and they are loving it, Oh, he just made a few poses for the cameras, and now he is back on his way into the palace."

The camera followed Bolin as he walked down the path, then returned to view the street, waiting for the next car.

"Here we have the princess' limousine arriving. It is a large vehicle, very elegant, fit for the soon-to-be royal couple. The princess is coming out now and wowee folks! Her dress gives the impression of flames delicately dancing around her. She is the definition of regal! She is now walking into the palace, looking beautiful as ever."

Shortly after, the broadcast had switched to showing the inside of the palace. Royalty and high level officials from around the world filled the seats, as well as the family and friends that Bolin and the princess had made throughout their adventures around the world. Bolin was waiting at the end of the aisle, waiting for his bride.

Soon after, the cameras pointed to the entrance to the large room. There stood the princess, and the music started. The cameras covered shots of Bolin, the princess walking down the aisle, and everyone watching with excitement. Many of the guests had tears in their eyes, happy for the couple to finally get married.

Everyone was quiet when the princess joined her groom. They exchanged their vows, promising to be together forever, and kissed to join each other in union.

Those in attendance and everyone watching at home had celebrated the newly married couple. Bolin and the princess walked back up the aisle as husband and wife. The camera view switched back to the outside of the palace as they walked out to their limousine, cheered on by the crowd outside.

The camera panned to Varrick from his spot outside of the palace, "And there you have it, everyone! The new royal couple off to their honeymoon. I must say, the most beautiful thing ever broadcast!" Varrick looked off screen, "and I wouldn't have been able to do it without Zhu Li doing the things."

And there was the end of the first televised event.

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