ㅤㅤshe let out a sigh before looking down towards the table, avoiding the Avatar's gaze.
ㅤㅤ〝 it's what we were talking about: work. i'm just feeling sore from being hunched over that desk, no need to worry. 〞
ㅤㅤasami's eyes suddenly widened, moving her hand away from her sore muscles and beginning to shake it in front of korra, dismissing her worries.
ㅤㅤ〝 no, korra, not at all! 〞
ㅤㅤ〝 not really... 〞
ㅤㅤasami admitted while taking another sip of her coffee, which had been contributing to her lack of sleep, since she had probably become addicted to it.
ㅤㅤ〝 i've been working a lot.
"Wait. Seriously?"
A mental facepalm, grabbing the mug once again and gently firebending the coffee back to a steaming temperature.
"Anyway. What's up with you? Getting enough sleep? You seem a little tired..."
Korra kept the edge of concern out of her voice, busying
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ㅤㅤ〝 oh, you don't like it? it figures. 〞
ㅤㅤasami chuckled, setting down her own cup.
ㅤㅤ〝 you could always add sugar, or milk, you know? no need to act though and drink it this bitter. 〞
"I did! I maaaay have had to phone Bolin a few times to get it right, but we got there in the end."
Placing her own cup down with a sigh.
"We never really had coffee down in the southern water tribe, but the white lotus guys were obsessed with the stuff! But it's so... bitter."
ㅤㅤthe engineer tried to suppress a giggle before taking the mug and sitting in front of her.
ㅤㅤ〝 i like the mug. 〞
ㅤㅤshe took a sip before letting out a tired sigh.
ㅤㅤ〝 this tastes great indeed, did you make it? 〞
oh it's Asami.
Wait. ASAMI?—
Promptly swallowing down what was left in her mouth with a poorly hidden grimace.
"Mhm... tasty. You want a cup?"
Quickly shuffling over to the coffee pot and pouring some into a matching red mug.
"Here."
ㅤㅤasami didn't expect to be so excited at her offer, but she jolted forward slightly, as if she was about to jump.
ㅤㅤ〝 that'd be amazing! i've always wanted to see more of it. 〞
“ . . . Well , you do like switching it up a bit . . .
. . . Ever thought of exploring the South Pole a bit ? I've seen a lot of Republic City already , so maybe I should show off where I grew up. ”
“ . . . WELL. Uh. It's just ─ Bolin figured it'd be a good idea for me to . . . ask you on a date , so ─ I mean , not that I don't agree , but ─ ”
SOMEONE HELP HER.
although she hasn't tried much food like that before. but she figured korra had, having been raised at the water tribe. asami envied her for that, she had always wanted to try their food.
ㅤㅤ〝 they're better for different reasons. only for how fancy they're. it's often poorly seasoned, but nobody tells you that. simple food is just meant to be food, it's made with care. it's a lot more tasty. 〞
ㅤㅤasami explained,
... Korra was taken aback by Asami's preference for their favourite places over fancier options. “ Wait ... Does that mean fancy food isn't better ? Is my life a lie ? ” she questioned , feeling a hint of confusion. Despite her important role as the Avatar , she ⸙͎ ミ