Asami sat in the arched window of the Gazebo overlooking the bay. The cool mid-autumn breeze was blowing off the water bring with it the briny scent that Asami had grown accustom to since living on the island. The sun was starting to dip in the sky, causing the surface of the water to shimmer. It should have been a beautiful night, but all she could think that somewhere out on that water her best friend was getting farther and farther away. She wondered how far the ship was by now. They must be about halfway to the South Pole.

"Are you worrying about Korra?" Asami jumped in surprise at the voice, after almost a year of living with airbenders, she should have gotten used to how lightly they walk by now, but she still hadn't.

"Tenzin." Asami said, her heartbeat returning to it's normal speed. "It's just such a nice night."

Tenzin walked over and stood next to her. She looked away until she felt his hand on her shoulder. "You miss Korra already, don't you?"

Asami knew there was no point denying where her thoughts were, particularly since she was sitting in one of the Avatar's favorite brooding spots. "I just hope she's okay." Asami admitted.

"She's strong. She'll be back before you know it." Asami wasn't so sure. She had seen Korra bounce back from a lot, but this wasn't like before. She had never been hurt so badly. Even at a distance, Asami had been able to see her best friend being whipped against the cliffs like a rag doll. The image of seeing Korra's broken, lifeless body laying in the dirt would be burned into Asami's mind for the rest of her life. And she had only watched. She couldn't even begin to imagine what Korra had thought and felt. What had it been like to be forced into the Avatar State, having no control over her action and being forced to fight for her life against assailants both internally and externally at the same time? Or what did it felt like to have the air pulled from her lungs? The thought of it still made Asami shudder. Korra had been certain she was going to die, that much she had confessed to Asami in private during one of the few occasions she had actually opened up and talked about what happened. She was convinced she would die and that the Avatar Cycle would be destroyed forever. People don't just get over experiences like that. They don't forget what it feels like to be inches from death.

And on top of that she can't walk. Korra, the Avatar, someone who hated being taken care of, someone who always felt like she had to do everything for herself, someone who carried a heavier responsibility that just about anyone on this planet, can't walk. She can't bend. She can't do anything for herself. Asami had pretty much been her sole caretaker for the past two weeks, so she knew first hand just how extensive Korra's injuries were. Kya estimated it could take months or years to recover, if she was able to recover at all. Korra wasn't a very patient person. Asami knew that spending months learning how to walk again was going to be torture to her friend. But there was nothing Asami could do to help.

"I know you're worried." Tenzin continued when Asami didn't reply. "I've seen how close you two have gotten. But my mother is the best healer in the world, and she knows better than anyone how to help the Avatar through difficult situations. Korra is in good hands."

"I know." Asami finally agreed, "I just wish I could be there for her."

"I understand how you feel." Tenzin said. "But I believe this is something she'll have to get through on her own willpower. We have to let her."

Asami sighed. He was right. Korra was stubborn. The only one who would be able to push her through this would be herself. Asami had given all the support she had been able to give. She had done everything she knew how to do. Now she would just have to hope Korra would have the strength to do the rest and come back to her. "I should finish packing."

"Packing?"

"Korra was the one who invited me to live here after my father was arrested, I never thought it would be for more than a few weeks. I figured after the equalist revolution was over I would figure out something else. But then no one would work with me because of my father supporting Amon, and I had to put everything I had into Future Industries to try to stop it from going bankrupt so I couldn't afford to live anywhere else. Then Varrick bought me out and saved the company. When he was arrested it lapsed back into my name only without the debts it had accumulated. Now people are finally starting to accept that I am not my father and are opening up to work with me. I'm making money again. You and Pema have been so kind to me, but I can't impose on you two anymore."

"You're not imposing." Tenzin told her. "You have been a wonderful help. You are welcomed to stay as long as you want."

Asami had predicted he would say something like that. In truth, part of her didn't want to leave. She really did feel at home here. She loved the kids, and Pema and Tenzin treated her as if she was part of their family. She had never had many friends her own age, and after her father was arrested many of the adult figures she had looked up to her whole life had turned their back on her. Tenzin had stepped in right away as a surrogate father figure. She didn't know if she would have made it through the past year without the family she had found here. She owed him more than he would ever be able to understand. But still... "I can't thank you enough for everything you've done for me. But it's only been two days since Korra left and already it feels too weird to be here without her. I think it's time for me to try and make it on my own for a little while"

Tenzin nodded. "I will be sad to see you leave, but I understand. You are young, you have to find your own path. Just know that we will always be here if you need us."

Asami gave him a small smile. "I'm not going far." She assured him. "I've found a place in the city close to my office for rent. I'll still visit. I'd still like to do as much I can to help rebuild the Air Nation. In fact there are some designs I've been working on for suits that would allow you to fly without a glider."

"I would love to see them."

She looked out at the ocean one last time before standing up. She would keep herself as busy as possible until Korra's return, and hope that it wouldn't take too long before they could be reunited.

Author's Note: Hey everyone, I hope you all enjoyed it. I know this was really quick and plotless, but I really wanted to write it because I don't feel like enough people acknowledge the relationship between Tenzin and Asami, which is a shame because there is a relationship there. If you pay attention they actually interact a lot, starting right away in season one. Tenzin definitely one of the major mentors in the Avatar world after Iroh and Roku, so I really like the idea of him stepping in and taking Asami in as part of his family after she lost pretty much everything she had ever known. We never find out if or when Asami moves off Air Temple Island, but I like to believe she stayed there at least through season 3.