Mako stared at the ceiling as he tried to catch his breath. Naked and sweaty, with Eska snuggled at his side. He was used to the occasional sex from her, but lately she had been insatiable. For the past week or so, it seemed they spent at least 90% of their time in the bedroom. Even when they were outside it, she was seducing him. In the kitchen, the bathroom, even in the icy cold forest once. He took anything she gave him but his body was starting to become worn down from the constant attention she needed. Even now, a few minutes after their last rut, he found her kissing his neck and her hands roaming along his chest. He lost count of how many times they had made love that day, having lost track by the afternoon.

Her hand was going lower. He grabbed it and felt her shift to climb on top of him. He used his other hand to keep her from moving. Her kissing stopped so she could look at him.

"Why do you stop me?" She asked with dull eyes.

He avoided looking at her. "Don't you think we should take a break? You know, get some water, take a nap or get some food at least? We missed dinner and barely ate lunch."

"I wish not to eat, I wish to couple."

She tugged her hand from him and climbed on top of him. Mako groaned as she kissed his neck. "Eska." He gently pushed her off and sat up. "I need a break."

She didn't say anything. Instead, she watched him leave from the bed, slip on a pair of boxers and a tank top, and leave the room.

He sighed as he poured some hot tea into a cup on the counter. He wasn't one to turn down sex but he felt like she was going to drain him of everything by the end of the week. She wouldn't take no for an answer. Though she would never force him, she knew just where to touch him so that he couldn't refuse her. He couldn't figure out what had made her so filled with desire lately. It was actually starting to worry him. Was she going to be like this from now on? Was there something wrong with her that made her seek out so much affection from him? She spent most of her time with him now, which left Desna to take on most of the role of chief. Usually she spent her day with her brother to make sure everything was going smoothly. But now..

Mako rubbed his head as he poured hot water from a kettle into a bowl of instant noodles. He opened one of the drawers to find a pair of chopsticks. He mumbled to himself, realizing most of the dishes were dirty since they didn't have much time to clean. The laundry needed to be done as well but with Eska's current state, she was likely fine with them walking around naked. Maybe he could convince her to hire a servant or two again.

He felt her presence behind him but he didn't turn to look at her. He proceeded over to the sink to wash some of the dishes. Before he could even turn the water on, however, he felt her hands on him again. She spun him around and planted a passionate kiss on him. He wrapped his arms around her naked body while her hands pulled down his boxers.

So much for a break.

He was the first one to wake, thankfully. It meant he had a little time to himself before she was on him. He stared at her sleeping form. She was snuggled under the blanket with her back turned to him. He still couldn't understand why she was acting like this. She didn't know why either, usually just shrugging off the question before she pounced on him. It worried him to no end but he didn't have anyone to talk to about it. Perhaps a doctor but she refused to see one. Maybe Korra or Asami could help but that'd be awkward. How would he even bring it up? It was too personal of a subject. If only he could get away for a bit to think things through.

That's what he needed. It'd pain him, but maybe some time apart would be good for them. Hopefully, when he returned, she'd calm down and things would be back to normal. If not, then at least he'd have time to think of a back-up plan. He took one last look at her, before he climbed out of bed carefully to make sure she wouldn't stir. He tipped-toed out of the bedroom and made his way to the living room. He needed to make a phone call.

He tapped his hand on the end table as he sat on the couch and listened to the phone ring.

"Republic City Police Department." The woman on the other line answered

"I'd like to speak to Chief Beifong."

"She just walked into her office. One second and I will have you transferred."

"Thank you."

After a few seconds, Lin's voice finally came through. "Republic City Police Department, Chief Lin Beifong speaking." It was odd how polite she sounded on the phone, considering how harsh she sounded in reality, although in recent years she had began to mellow out.

"Hey, Lin. It's Mako. So uh, I'm calling because I was wondering if you had any cases or assignments you needed me to do."

"Mako? I thought you would be staying in the North with Eska."

"I was. I mean, I am but I'm going back to Republic City soon and I thought since I'm there I could do some detective work. I'll be there for a while and everything."

There was a short pause. "Alright, kid. Let's see." He heard some shuffling of papers on the other end. "We have a few cases no one's currently looking into. They're not of any importance at all, in fact I thought about throwing them out. If you're desperate for work, they're yours."

"I'll take them. I'll be there soon." He sounded a little too eager.

There was another short pause. "Right. I'll see you then."

He hung up the phone with a sense of relief flooding over him, followed by a sense of guilt. He'd just made up an excuse to leave her, but he needed to. For the sake of his manhood and sanity.

"I better pack before she wakes up."

Eska stormed into the icy throne room with a note crumpled in her hand. Though her face didn't indicate it, the aura she was giving off told the people in the room that she was mad. The only person who wasn't frightened by her was her brother, who likely knew the reason she was so upset. He watched her approach his seat while he slouched in his chair with a bored look on his face.

"Where is my husband?" She said in an irritated tone.

"He left a few hours ago. Did he not tell you where he was going?"

She threw the paper at Desna, which landed on his lap. He unfolded the paper.

Lin wanted me to take care of some police work for her. Will be back soon.

- Mako

"It seems like he is heading to Republic City." Desna said. "However, he did leave something for you. He told me it was for your eyes only." He reached over to the side of his seat and grabbed a box with string tied around it. Eska raised her eyebrows at the box but took it. After untying the string, she tossed the lid inside to reveal a blue, phallus-shaped object inside the box. She didn't know whether to be pleased, angry, or embarrassed.

"Does he think such a thing will satisfy his spousal duties?" She held up the object, ignoring the fact there were other people in the room. It seemed to be made out of some kind of soft yet firm material.

"At least he was considerate. Now put that away, you'll start scaring the children."

"He will not get away that easy."