She looked across the restaurant and noticed the man looking at her again. She was careful not to make eye contact. Concentrating on her noodles, she nudged Bolin's foot. "Friends of yours?" she said, barely moving her lips. She nodded slightly in the direction of the man in the black coat, flanked on all sides by smiling girls. He started to turn around, but Korra kicked him hard in the shin. "Don't be so obvious!"
Bolin smiled and feigned a yawn, stretching his arms wide. He nonchalantly let his gaze float through the restaurant until he locked eyes with the man with the slick black hair. He turned back to Korra a little too quickly. "Yes," he said. "That's Tahno, Waterbender for the Wolfbats."
From the corner of her eye she noticed the man get up. His arms were around two girl's shoulders as he sauntered over to their table. He took long strides, clothing and hair flowing as he walked. Korra determinedly kept her eyes on Bolin's, ignoring Tahno as he walked toward their table. The Wolfbat sat down next to Korra in their booth, leaving his two female companions to put his arm around Korra's shoulder. Bolin's eyes moved from Tahno to Korra but he said nothing and continued to eat his noodles.
"What are you doing with scum like this?" the man said in a silky voice. "C'mon. Come to our table. We'll treat you the way you deserve to be treated."
Korra didn't like his tone. "I'm fine here, thanks. Besides, I think I can tell just who the scum is all by myself."
The Waterbender's smile turned sour at the edges. His eyes lost the smooth confidence that was there when he arrived. Tahno cupped her chin in his hands, bringing their faces close. "Just an offer, love. No need to get so worked up...But if you want to see how a real pro bends, I could give you some private lessons."
Korra stood up, and Tahno followed suit. She was slightly intimidated that he was taller than her. And what was that flowery smell coming off his body? "You want to go toe to toe with me, pretty boy?" she said icily.
Tahno just smirked, enjoying how close Korra stood to him. "Go for it. I'll give you the first shot," he said, walking away slowly.