Sorry I've been gone so long. I got stuck and then I just forgot. But now I have the basic plot for the rest of this Arc. So I should be keeping up better. I'm updating several chapters today. So please enjoy.
Due to Korra having to practice again, Bolin decided he would show Tsumi around the town. At first he thought about just taking her, but in the end he decided to ask Mako too. He went to find her, following Pabu's lead. The ferret seemed to always know where others were, on the island at least. Bolin tried to think of a way to ask without it sounding like he wanted a date; in the end he gave up deciding the direct approach would be best. He found Tsumi sitting on the walkway, a small book clasped in her hands. She seemed entirely focused on it and didn't look up until Pabu went to greet her.
"Want to go explore the town?" His voice sounded more nervous than he'd expected.
Tsumi looked up from spoiling Pabu a quizzical look on her face, "Just us?"
"No, Mako's coming too." His voice now betraying his slight disappointment. She even asked if it would be just us. I guess she doesn't notice then.
Tsumi smiled picking up both Pabu and her book as she stood, "That sounds nice. I'll get to know both of you a bit better."
Bolin nodded pushing away his negative emotions and went with her to find his brother.
"Go to town?" Mako asked the question as if he didn't understand why anyone would want to go in the first place.
"Yeah, I thought we could show Tsumi around. Ever since she came here she hasn't gone much of anywhere except around the island."
Mako seemed to understand now and readjusting his scarf consented to go.
The group looked over the edge of the ferry that was currently taking them over, Pabu returned to his usual spot on Bolin's shoulder. The day had barely begun so the sun had yet to climb very high and was currently shining from behind them.
"So where are we going first?" Tsumi broke the silence and turned to look at the brothers in turn, each one was currently standing on either side of her.
Mako shrugged and looked to his brother. Bolin smiled weakly, "Well I haven't really thought about that." The two standing beside him sighed. Of course Bolin would do that. !n the end the decided to go train looking around as they went.
The soon decided to stop for lunch and went into a little family owned noodle joint. Tsumi smiled excitedly, "I havent had noodles in soooo long. Even longer if you count the time I was gone." By gone she meant in the spirit world.
"Well this place serves the best in town!" Bolin grinned as he took his seat. Both brothers sat on one end on the table with Tsumi getting the other side. They all selected their orders and sat talking about this and that until a familiar face showed up.
"Have a new friend?" Asami greeted them with a smile and nodded towards Tsumi.
Mako smiled up at her, "Yeah this is Tsumi."
Sitting herself beside Tsumi, Asami ordered something as well then asked, "So how'd you meet her?"
The three laughed slightly. Then after a moment Mako replied smoothly, "She sorta just fell out of the sky."
"Is that a joke?" A shake of his head let Asami know they were serious. "Oh wow. Hopping roofs or something?" Asami smiled at Tsumi.
"No, just walking back home, wandering around a spirit world forest, then almost landing of top of Bolin." She paused, "And that's the short version."
"Oh wow, that sounds crazy."
"Yeah. So how do you know these two?"
"She sorta ran into me with her car," Mako replied smiling at the memory.
Tsumi laughed, "Apparently all girls meet you violently." Everyone laughed at this. Their food arrived and they all talked some more while enjoying their noodles. Pabu got a bit as well and would move around from person to person begging for food. Bolin and the girls quickly gave in but Mako tried to be stubborn. But in the end he gave up allowing the ferret to have a bite of carrot.
Afterwards they said their goodbye's and parted ways. Asami heading home; the others making their way to the arena.