The slanted letters are for what the characters thinking depending on who's point of view is being read. In this case, it's Korra's
"Wait a second... It all makes sense now!" Oh my god... It can't be! "You and Beifong, Beifong and you. You two were a couple!" I clap my hand together for emphasis.
"What- Where'd you get that idea?!" So he confirms it...
"Ha! Your wife." This is too cute! I wonder what happened between them...
"Criminy... I'll have to have a word with her!" Tenzin finally admits in defeat.
"So, Pema stole you from Beifong... I'm surprised our 'esteemed Chief of Police' didn't throw her in jail!" I can only imagine... Beifong with a love life!
"Oh she tried..." Figures. "Anyway, Pema didn't 'steal' me, Lin and I had been growing apart for some time. We both had... Different goals in li- WHY am I even telling you this?! It all happened a long time ago and we've moved past it!" Or have you...
"Well... Apparently Beifong hasn't..." Or you for that matter.
"Wh-is-it-wha-what?! Of course she has! Anyway this is none of your business!" He swoops his cloak as he turns and swiftly walks away from me.
"See ya at home, mr. Heartbreaker!" Ohh, this is going to be fun!
I know, I know. This is really short, but the next chapter is going to be longer and a while after this happened. Please review, thanks! -Kaycee