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pabugotmoves) wrote2021-09-06 08:01 pm
pabugotmoves) wrote2021-09-06 08:01 pm
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Huh? Oh-- You've reached Bolin!
Yeah, I'm a pretty busy guy but leave me a message and I'll beep you back
Huh? Oh-- You've reached Bolin!
Yeah, I'm a pretty busy guy but leave me a message and I'll beep you back
You're not going to eat your skin!
[ Mako snaps, crouching down by her... brother. ]
Obviously we're doing the burning one! Calm down!
[ Mako snaps, crouching down by her... brother. ]
Obviously we're doing the burning one! Calm down!
[ Wu shuts the book, even though he catches that lotion can help stave it off so he sure is going to put a lot of lotion on as soon as he can. He steps back over to the two of them, biting his lip ]
Yours is still... in our bed, isn't it?
[ Gross, gross, gross, that is so gross ]
Please burn them. And the sheets, too.
Yours is still... in our bed, isn't it?
[ Gross, gross, gross, that is so gross ]
Please burn them. And the sheets, too.
I'm not burning the sheets.
[ What a waste, those are nice sheets, Wu! Mako pushes herself back to her feet, frowning lightly. ]
But we're definitely burning both skins. Wu, you're sure you don't have one?
[ What a waste, those are nice sheets, Wu! Mako pushes herself back to her feet, frowning lightly. ]
But we're definitely burning both skins. Wu, you're sure you don't have one?
[A blub blub blub crocodile tears all over Pabu and Zuko. He’ll get it out of his system in a second, this is exhausting]
Edited 2022-01-09 13:05 (UTC)
[ Rude, Mako. Wu shoots her a glare as he sinks down next to Bolin and offers him one of Wu's magic calming hugs. Come here, buddy, he can make it at least feel less bad ]
You can look. Sorry to disappoint you, but I've always been like this.
You can look. Sorry to disappoint you, but I've always been like this.
As far as you know.
[ Mako mutters, though the evidence is pretty clear that it is in fact her and Bolin who have changed, and Bolin not even all the way. It's uncomfortable to think that she's in some other version of home (when she isn't even yet committed to it being home) with someone who is and is not her girlfriend and is and is not her sister. Mako's discomfort is a palpable thing as she heads over to the book to read over the passage again. ]
Wu, there's tea for Bolin on the stove. I'm gonna see if there's any special way we have to do this.
[ Mako mutters, though the evidence is pretty clear that it is in fact her and Bolin who have changed, and Bolin not even all the way. It's uncomfortable to think that she's in some other version of home (when she isn't even yet committed to it being home) with someone who is and is not her girlfriend and is and is not her sister. Mako's discomfort is a palpable thing as she heads over to the book to read over the passage again. ]
Wu, there's tea for Bolin on the stove. I'm gonna see if there's any special way we have to do this.
Great! You'll have to tell me if he likes them.
[ But Ryan's also the type to say he does when he doesn't, so maybe Wu will have to get the dirt later.
His eyes flick around to see if there's anything Mako will like, but the only flowers this time of year are those tacky ones covered in glitter and, well, no thanks. He doesn't want to bring Mako up again, anyways. ]
[ But Ryan's also the type to say he does when he doesn't, so maybe Wu will have to get the dirt later.
His eyes flick around to see if there's anything Mako will like, but the only flowers this time of year are those tacky ones covered in glitter and, well, no thanks. He doesn't want to bring Mako up again, anyways. ]
No, I really mean it!
[ His expectations were just... really low. So low. Literally in the ground. ]
I don't think there's anything wrong with living with people. I lived alone in Deerington and it was the worst! Just the worst. I hated it so much, that it was kind of nice after I, you know, died, and you and Mako moved in.
[ Wu drops down onto the edge of Bolin's bed, still looking around with a little smile. This is so much better, buddy. ]
You and me, Bolin, we need people. And Lance and Hunk are great people!
[ His expectations were just... really low. So low. Literally in the ground. ]
I don't think there's anything wrong with living with people. I lived alone in Deerington and it was the worst! Just the worst. I hated it so much, that it was kind of nice after I, you know, died, and you and Mako moved in.
[ Wu drops down onto the edge of Bolin's bed, still looking around with a little smile. This is so much better, buddy. ]
You and me, Bolin, we need people. And Lance and Hunk are great people!
[Wu’s Special Magic Calming Hugs (tm) are the best thing and greatly appreciated as he sniffles and tries to calm down, drying his tears on an oversized sleeve that drapes over his hand like an imperial court lady. ]
Sorry, I’m sorry, this is just so much.
Sorry, I’m sorry, this is just so much.
Hey, hey, hey, don't worry about it, buddy. I got you.
[ He keeps Bolin bundled close because Mako, no matter her gender, isn't really the hugging sort. Wu is pretty sure of that, at least.
When Bolin has stopped crying, Wu gets up to pour her some tea, pretending to ignore Mako collecting her weird skin corpse upstairs. He doesn't want to think about it, no, nope, not at all. ]
Maybe once they're burned, you'll be back to normal!
[ He keeps Bolin bundled close because Mako, no matter her gender, isn't really the hugging sort. Wu is pretty sure of that, at least.
When Bolin has stopped crying, Wu gets up to pour her some tea, pretending to ignore Mako collecting her weird skin corpse upstairs. He doesn't want to think about it, no, nope, not at all. ]
Maybe once they're burned, you'll be back to normal!
I hope so..
[A deep breath. Then another. Whooooosah okay.. okay okaay... This is. This fine. It's something. They're gonna be okay.
Give him another sec and he'll move to the couch, receiving the tea with a soft thank you and holding it like an anchor.]
I wonder how many people woke up different this morning.
[A deep breath. Then another. Whooooosah okay.. okay okaay... This is. This fine. It's something. They're gonna be okay.
Give him another sec and he'll move to the couch, receiving the tea with a soft thank you and holding it like an anchor.]
I wonder how many people woke up different this morning.
I'm guessing at least a third of the city, if we're any indication.
[ Sure, they're only 2/5 of Team Avatar, but still. Mako comes back down the stairs with her own... skin... sort of awkwardly bundled in her arms. She's held worse. She's slept in trash, this shouldn't be as gross and weird as it is but there's HAIR and it's skin and it is actually entirely gross. She may not be burning those sheets but they are sure as shit going to wash them.
The whole thing gets dumped on top of Bolin's little chest-thing, and then Mako immediately turns to wash her hands. ]
Okay. Before we do this, we need to make sure there's not a catch. You okay, Bo?
[ Sure, they're only 2/5 of Team Avatar, but still. Mako comes back down the stairs with her own... skin... sort of awkwardly bundled in her arms. She's held worse. She's slept in trash, this shouldn't be as gross and weird as it is but there's HAIR and it's skin and it is actually entirely gross. She may not be burning those sheets but they are sure as shit going to wash them.
The whole thing gets dumped on top of Bolin's little chest-thing, and then Mako immediately turns to wash her hands. ]
Okay. Before we do this, we need to make sure there's not a catch. You okay, Bo?
What catch? Why would there be a catch? Did the book say there was a catch?
[ Wu waves his arms broadly because he certainly wants his Mako back, but-- well. Maybe this Mako will disappear. Maybe she doesn't want to disappear, and that's a valid fear. He bites his lip ]
You think, you think you'll go back? To your version of Trench?
[ Wu waves his arms broadly because he certainly wants his Mako back, but-- well. Maybe this Mako will disappear. Maybe she doesn't want to disappear, and that's a valid fear. He bites his lip ]
You think, you think you'll go back? To your version of Trench?
[Bo is listening but doesn't feel the need to interject. He, too, does not like the idea of a catch.
Still, he nods when asked, because what else can he do. No, he is not okay at all but he needs to be and so he will be. If not for any other reason than Mako needs him to. Mako who is not his Mako but is definitely Mako. Mako who Bolin swore was their mother on first glance. She looks so much like her.. sounds how he imagines she would have. It's kind of hard not to stare.]
Still, he nods when asked, because what else can he do. No, he is not okay at all but he needs to be and so he will be. If not for any other reason than Mako needs him to. Mako who is not his Mako but is definitely Mako. Mako who Bolin swore was their mother on first glance. She looks so much like her.. sounds how he imagines she would have. It's kind of hard not to stare.]
[He looks skeptical for a second before accepting it as truth and softening, fishing a little paper bag of bonbons from his dresser and plopping down on the bed before offering the sweets.]
I think you're right. I don't think I could cut it as a lone wolf.
[Not even Nuktuk could! A man of action, sure, but he was strong because he had his team to rely on. Bolin likes to think that part was modeled on himself.
At the mention of his housemates he warms even more. Emotions going rosy in a few kinds of ways. The man is an ope book but in the presence of a paleblood he doesn't stand a chance.]
Yeah.. yeah, they're really great, actually. They've been so welcoming and friendly.. I've really enjoyed getting to know Lance better.
I think you're right. I don't think I could cut it as a lone wolf.
[Not even Nuktuk could! A man of action, sure, but he was strong because he had his team to rely on. Bolin likes to think that part was modeled on himself.
At the mention of his housemates he warms even more. Emotions going rosy in a few kinds of ways. The man is an ope book but in the presence of a paleblood he doesn't stand a chance.]
Yeah.. yeah, they're really great, actually. They've been so welcoming and friendly.. I've really enjoyed getting to know Lance better.
Lance is a great guy. He's helped me out of a sticky situation or two. [ Or ten, honestly. Wu owes Lance his life at least three times over by now. But, damn, Wu is still dense and still doesn't get it. ]
Being a lone wolf is over rated. It's all awoo awoo and then you don't have any food and you're cold and alone.
[ He takes a candy and pops it into his mouth, waving a hand to illustrate his point ]
Why do we romanticize it, honestly? Even Korra needs help! And Aang did! And they're Avatars!
Being a lone wolf is over rated. It's all awoo awoo and then you don't have any food and you're cold and alone.
[ He takes a candy and pops it into his mouth, waving a hand to illustrate his point ]
Why do we romanticize it, honestly? Even Korra needs help! And Aang did! And they're Avatars!
[Well, Bolin also isn't being particularly forthcoming. Yet.]
That's so true. And they would have had a really hard time without their teams.
[He relaxes a little more, feet up. This is nice. He likes Wu time. He likes that they can just lay around and talk about whatever and be listened to.]
Plus wolves are pack animals, you'd have to be a lousy wolf to be alone. Whoever decided it was romantic was compensating for something. Pretttttyy suspicious.
That's so true. And they would have had a really hard time without their teams.
[He relaxes a little more, feet up. This is nice. He likes Wu time. He likes that they can just lay around and talk about whatever and be listened to.]
Plus wolves are pack animals, you'd have to be a lousy wolf to be alone. Whoever decided it was romantic was compensating for something. Pretttttyy suspicious.
Exactly! They were probably just lonely and trying to make that a good thing.
[ Wu relaxes back onto his elbows too, so much of his royal decorum is gone from a year living in Deerington and Trench. He shakes his head, grinning up at Bolin ]
Really, Bo, you don't have to live on your own. I know you weren't really comfortable living with us, but I hope you can be comfortable here, or whenever you decide to settle!
[ Wu relaxes back onto his elbows too, so much of his royal decorum is gone from a year living in Deerington and Trench. He shakes his head, grinning up at Bolin ]
Really, Bo, you don't have to live on your own. I know you weren't really comfortable living with us, but I hope you can be comfortable here, or whenever you decide to settle!
I don't know.
[ It's soft, an admission Mako doesn't like. She dries her hands off and comes to sit heavy on the couch in front of Bolin, one arm curling absently around her own ribs. ]
But do either of you trust that it's that easy? Really?
[ It's soft, an admission Mako doesn't like. She dries her hands off and comes to sit heavy on the couch in front of Bolin, one arm curling absently around her own ribs. ]
But do either of you trust that it's that easy? Really?
It's never that easy.
[ Wu still has an arm around Bolin, and he's going to stay there until he's not needed anymore, but his eyes track Mako, chewing on his lip. ]
But it said it might speed it up, so it can't hurt... right?
[ Hopefully. Hopefully the book isn't lying ]
[ Wu still has an arm around Bolin, and he's going to stay there until he's not needed anymore, but his eyes track Mako, chewing on his lip. ]
But it said it might speed it up, so it can't hurt... right?
[ Hopefully. Hopefully the book isn't lying ]
Unless destroying our skins means we can’t ever get them back..
[Sorry to be the party pooper. Then again it could be the opposite. The sooner the skins are gone the sooner they can grow their own bodies back and put things right. ]
[Sorry to be the party pooper. Then again it could be the opposite. The sooner the skins are gone the sooner they can grow their own bodies back and put things right. ]
[He looks at Wu with a wry smile before nudging his friend in the arm with his foot.]
I appreciate that but was never uncomfortable, buddy. You and Mako got serious and it wasn't fair for me to third wheel your love nest. It's fine. It's a good thing.
I appreciate that but was never uncomfortable, buddy. You and Mako got serious and it wasn't fair for me to third wheel your love nest. It's fine. It's a good thing.
I-- [ Well, he doesn't know what to say to that. That's really nice of Bolin, but it did make Bolin go and live in a hole, so... ] Thanks. Thank you. But you are always welcome, you know that, right?
[ Even if not having Bolin there all the time is good for their relationship. You know, just so they can have more time alone. ]
I guess we are pretty serious.
[ The idea of marriage was planted in Wu's head a few weeks ago, and he hasn't been able to shake it, even if he hasn't spoken it out loud to anyone. ]
[ Even if not having Bolin there all the time is good for their relationship. You know, just so they can have more time alone. ]
I guess we are pretty serious.
[ The idea of marriage was planted in Wu's head a few weeks ago, and he hasn't been able to shake it, even if he hasn't spoken it out loud to anyone. ]
[He smiles more, warmth between his ribs. He knows he's welcome and that's largely why he's okay with it. He's just sorry he handled himself poorly and it became such an issue. It was never intentional.]
Yeah? I'm glad. Because you're good together. Really, I can't imagine him with anyone else. I know my brother better than I know myself and I think you're it for him. You're the one.
Yeah? I'm glad. Because you're good together. Really, I can't imagine him with anyone else. I know my brother better than I know myself and I think you're it for him. You're the one.
[ Warmth floods through him, warmth and happiness and a giddiness that he can't contain. It leeches from him and fills the room, and his smile is just as bright, grinning at Bolin in a silly way. ]
You... you really think so? Oh, Bo, that-- that really means a lot. I love him so much. So, so much.
[ And being the one for Mako? That would mean everything to him. That would allay his fears, would let him give himself even more fully to the relationship because ]
He's it for me, too. Really.
You... you really think so? Oh, Bo, that-- that really means a lot. I love him so much. So, so much.
[ And being the one for Mako? That would mean everything to him. That would allay his fears, would let him give himself even more fully to the relationship because ]
He's it for me, too. Really.
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