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[markofthebrave]

Who: Korra, Asami, Jinora, Ikki, Aang, Roku, Sokka, Zuko, Toph, and Katara
What: There's a new Avatar in town!
When: July 9th
Where: House Avatar
Summary: Just your average worlds colliding.
Rating: G for "greet?"

So... meanwhile, back at the ranch, there were opportunities for those who have caught their journals to know who's coming, and those who have not caught their journals to be taken by surprise at the new Water Tribe member in the house.

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[savedtheworld]

[He wanted to be more. He wanted to be so much more. But he was afraid. Afraid that Katara couldn't love him here, afraid that any attempt would just push her away with the way this future stuff got her thinking. And he was afraid that, even with what he now knew of the future, he might not really be able to make her happy here. And he already knew how easily this place could tear them apart and use their love as a weapon after remembering how quickly Katara's previous boyfriend had disappeared.

But right now? They seemed to be fine just holding each other. Aang was trying his best to just spread comfort throughout her. Usually he was the one who had to be hugged, and Katara was always there when he needed it. Aang was trying his best to repay this, and he held on for what felt like - and what he wished was - forever. Whenever he felt the end of the hug nearing, he lightly spoke to her.]

You must be tired.

[markofthebrave]

It's been a long day.

[She recognizes that as the cue it is and - somewhat self-consciously - begins to pull away.]

[savedtheworld]

[Aang's still a bit reluctant in his pulling away, his hand lingering on her shoulder for a few seconds before he pulls it back as well. He nods as he gets up to his feet.]

And tomorrow could be long too. [With the house overpacked now - and that's without foreknowledge of any other vomit-inducing misadventures that could happen the next day.] We'll need all the rest we can get.

[markofthebrave]

Yeah. [She gets to her feet, smiles for him.] You're right. We should at least try and get some sleep.

[savedtheworld]

[He smiles back as he begins the walk, his feet starting to feel like Toph.]

Definitely. I think that sleep... will come a little easier, this time.

[markofthebrave]

[And she... follows along.]

I hope so.

[...]

I'm glad we talked, Aang.

[Glad you're feeling better.]

[savedtheworld]

Me too, Katara. It really helped. [A reassuring smile] I mean it. And... I hope it helped you, too.

[markofthebrave]

It did.

[Knowing that he'd support her in this meant... a lot.]

Thanks.

[savedtheworld]

[And that raises his feeling some more.]

You're welcome. I'm glad that I could help, in some way. [It helps him feel less powerless when he can make someone feel even a little better.] Just... let me know whenever you need to talk again.