Note: This chapter contains coarse language, very good for the eyes. I don't own the Legend of Korra.
Chapter XXII - Slave of Fear, and Anger
Intro
"Earth, Fire, Air, Water.
Only the Avatar can master all four elements and bring balance to the world" - Tenzin
"Audacity, the firmness of one's purpose, faith in oneself and creativity.
These, are four factors of the mind, which will decide one's fate: To be a Guardian, or to be guarded" - Esillith
...
Saudorn's p.o.v.
I was appalled. Truly dismayed and appalled when I'd heard one of the nurses examining my girlfriend utter, shocked, a "Spirits, she was raped". Everything that happened next was a blur of me shouting with rage at the nurse, demanding her to let me know what in damnation was going on, me being forced outside the hospital, and me arguing with Lin, Tenzin and Azara, the latter telling me what'd happened to Korra, making me ( and Lin as well ) almost have another ( a ) fit. ( she also discreetly signaled me to communicate with her psychically, revealing to me that Sojana shapeshifted, turning into me to rape and mess with Korra )
After all that, I felt too tired to do anything, so I sat down on one of the great stairsteps leading to the hospital's entrance and reflected on what Azara had told me about Korra's predicament ( and for how long I couldn't even remember ). Fuckin'- Motherfuckin' hell, I can't believe this shit. That- that Sojana cunt... I can't believe she sank so fuckin' low. I'm so sorry, Korra, I should have known. I should have known that that bitch would do something like this to you. Ohhh fuckin'-
"Are you feeling okay?". A voice next to me startled me back to reality.
"Oh, Asami, you startle me". I sighed out loud, rubbing the bridge of my nose wearily, "and did you mean my mental being or me being very concerned about Korra right now?".
After sitting down next to me, Asami replied awkwardly:"Uhm... Both?".
"Well, then, I'm calm now. Or may I say "tired as shit". But I'm still concerned about Korra. Fuckin'- scumy bitch".
When I turned my head to look at Asami, she was wincing so hard she made me feel quite guilty about what I'd just said. I sighed aloud again.
"Sorry about that. I just... You know how much I love Korra. And this just made me hate Sojana even more", I spoke.
"Of course I do". Asami quickly put her hand on my shoulder. "I mean I would definitely act like you if I...", she trailed off, realizing what she was trying to say, looking away, probably to hide her embarrassment.
That caused me to chuckle a bit. I still couldn't forget the Korrasami stuff, even at that time. ( and I wonder if she'd act like me, or a bit more aggressively, or a little less ragingly ) Hearing me chuckle, Asami turned to me and punched me half seriously, half jokingly to the arm, causing both of us to laugh and relax a little bit.
After that, she curiously asked me about Sojana: Who she was, what she was doing here and how long ago I met her. Seven minutes of explaining later, Asami looked "I see", yet was somehow still confused. I didn't blame her for that. I would be confused, too, if I was told that somebody else's ex died in an invasion caused by their own creations from their book, then she was resurrected to make them suffer emotionally, and then she became one of their archenemies' "ally", name changed, hellbent on harming their new girlfriend out of either jealousy or obsession or both, plus a little craziness. ( okay, a LOT of craziness )
Before Asami could ask me another question, Bolin was there to tell me that the doctor supervising the rape examination wanted to talk to me, Lin and Tenzin. Sighing aloud, I stood up slowly, closing my eyes for a moment; next, I offered Asami my hand, looking at one of my favorite LOK characters blushing, her shortly after putting her hand on my palm, and me pulling her up, her almost colliding with me, blushing furiously now. When we turned to Bolin, he tried to look casual, whistling awkwardly, failing miserably. Right after that, we went inside the building, heading for the emergency department, right on the ground floor.
There, I saw Lin, Tenzin, Azara ( who'd made herself decent before entering the hospital ), Mako and a person in a white coat, the doctor ( NOT the Doctor ), all standing outside the emergency chamber. Upon seeing me, the doctor signaled for me, Lin and Tenzin to follow him into a small room nearby. Once inside, I realized that it was his office.
"Please, sit down everyone", the doctor spoke amicably, motioning to the chairs in front of his desk after sitting down on his first.
After the three of us did just that, not wasting a second, I hurled questions at him immediately:"Doctor, how is Korra now? Is she okay? Was it... serious- I mean I know it's serious, but is her condition-".
"Relax, Mr...".
"Saudorn, Saudorn Zalear".
"Mr... Zalear, your, uhm, girlfriend's physical condition is non-life-threatening". He signaled for me to hold on before I could ask him about chance of pregnancy. "And there is certainly no chance of pregnancy, so you don't have to worry about that". He halted. "However, speaking about her mental and emotional condition, I'm afraid, like most cases of rape, there'll be a lot to do. As Councilman Tenzin has explained to me, that, her parents are not here in Republic City, and that you are considered the closest person she has to family; therefore, you have to be there for her. You have to help ensure that her recovery will NOT be impeded. The key words are 'reassuring', 'empathetic' and 'nonjudgmental'. You have to show her understanding and general support, including being silent, listening to her only".
"Now onto more imporant things. First of all, panic attacks; remind her of where she is. Ask her to sit down and place her feet on the floor. Describe her surroundings to her, and ask her to do the same. Then, tell her to take a deep breath. Second of all, flashbacks; remember that during flashbacks, she is often actually reliving the abuse or assault. Be cautious in your actions, and get to know her and what she needs before you do anything at all. After that, tell her that you know it feels real to her, but it is not really happening; turn a soft light on; get to know her triggers as well as you can; encourage her to take slow, gentle breaths, tell her she's remembering, point out the fact that the abuser is not present. Remember that she may not be able to respond to you, but often is aware of your voice. Consider placing your hand on her hand or arm, but not on the stomach, thigh, and so on; this may trigger her further, but may also remind her of where she is. Inform her of the importance of flashbacks. They are an opportunity to learn and understand. They are often seen as an indication that the person is ready to remember; that the body has information to share. Many people are very frustrated by lack of memory; flashbacks can validate a victim's experience. But most important of all, you have to help yourself help her; it's natural to feel the following and more: Helplessness, guilt, frustration, overprotection and anger. To help calm her, first, you have to calm yourself. Don't press her to talk about it, you'll trigger her further. If she wants to discuss what just happened, be open to that, while at the same time being aware that many of the emotions she felt during the rape or abuse may be present now. Also, I heard about what happened with Nurse Talin. You didn't rough her up, but you scared the spirit out of her. That won't do in the Avatar- I mean, your girlfriend's case. Do you understand what I'm saying?".
"I do. And believe me, I love her, and I'm always there for her whether she needs me or not". I nodded. Nonetheless, your mind will explode if you know about what my ex did to Korra. I can be supportive, alright. But it'll be one hell of a battle of convincing her it was not me who raped her.
"Good. Very good, Mr. Zalear. The Avatar is very fortunate to have you as her boyfriend. People like you are, uh, very rare".
"Believe me, Doctor", Lin spoke, her tone slightly sarcastic, for the first time after the dialogue between me and the doctor, "he's one of a kind". Aww, thanks, Lin, you warm my heart with such wit.
"I have no doubt upon seeing Mr. Zalear's attitude just now, but coming from you, Chief Beifong, I have a deep respect for the Avatar's guardian for sure", the doctor turned to Lin and responded, completely oblivious to the Chief of Police's sarcasm.
"And talk about the Avatar", began Tenzin, "how long do you think she'll have to stay here?".
The doctor was thoughtful for a moment, then, he replied:"Her, uhm, anal orifice was assaulted badly and the damage was very serious. There were linear abrasions in the anal canal and we could see blue discoloration caused by bruising of the anal verge or the entrance to the anal canal... But she is fine now. She just needs to rest. So, I think it's best for her to stay in the hospital for three days".
Tenzin stroked his beard. "I see". He turned to me. "Do you have any question for the doctor?".
I shook my head, then hesitantly nodded a little. "I know what I'm supposed to do. But... is she awake yet?".
"She is still unconscious, Mr. Zalear. Yet I'm sure she will awake eventually. You can go see her right now if you want to". The doctor smiled reassuringly at me.
"Very well, then, Lin is going to open an investigation on Tarrlok based on what she's gathered from Azara. And as a Councilman, I must accompany her. So... you stay here with Korra and her friends. I also called Pema and the kids, and they're on their way, thus the chamber will be a bit... crowded. I hope you understand, as the kids see her as their big sister", Tenzin informed me.
"I understand, Tenzin. And as a matter of fact, I think you guys are a big family, always being there for each other. I may be Korra's boyfriend, and the closest person she has to family, but you guys are her spiritual family. Therefore, physical and spiritual families must come first. I'm willing to let Pema and the kids spend time with her as much as they want".
Tenzin gasped. "You'll... do that?".
I beamed him a smile. "Definitely".
Suddenly, I was embraced by Korra's mentor. "You have no idea how much it means to me, Saudorn", he said after moving away from the hug, placing his hands on my shoulders.
I grinned. "You're right, I have no idea; but I knew you'd appreciate it all the same".
Having finished my sentence, I turned to the doctor. "Thank you, Doctor, for everything you and the nurses have done for Korra. If you see Nurse Talin again, tell her I'm terribly sorry about scaring her. I didn't mean to do that, never".
The doctor smiled amicably again. "I know you didn't, Mr. Zalear. And, of course, I'll tell her. It's an honor to help the Avatar and her boyfriend in any way I can".
Once the doctor stood up, I, Tenzin and Lin shook hands with him, then all three of us turned and were headed for the door. As I was about to cross the door's threshold, the doctor suddenly asked me:
"I know it's none of my business, but who could commit such a horrendous crime on the Avatar? I know Amon is a criminal but if this is another one of his doings...".
"Amon? Amon is nothing, doctor. And you have no idea".
...
Two minutes later, after telling Azara, the brothers and Asami to leave me alone with Korra until Pema and the kids arrived, I entered the emergency chamber, a typical room, sparse and functional, its walls were simply creamy white, with no decoration whatsoever save the curtain that separated my girlfriend's bed from the three others. The curtain looked once very green, to remind people of Spring, rebirth and hope; however, it had faded so much that the hue was bland, tedious and miserable. The chamber had an undertone of bleach and the floor was grey. Charming. But thankfully, Korra's bed was unlike any other; it was a fully-electric one, made to comfort patients and to reduce bed sores. Not that the other patients' beds were not electric, but they were only semi-electric ones, which would require, each, a motor to control. Korra's had buttons to help the patients operate the bed more easily. And not that my girlfriend's bed was brand-new either; it had endured some years despite the fact that it was kept in a fairly good condition. The doctor realized that Korra was the Avatar so he must have ordered the nurses to replace the bed for her. How thoughtful.
On the bed lied Korra, whose clothes were switched for a hospital gown, her eyes close, her hands placed on her stomach, connected with each other via intertwining fingers, breathing slowly and peacefully. Her lower half was covered by a thin and blue-with-white-edges blanket. Oh Korra... Upon seeing that there was a chair near Korra's bed, I picked it up, carried it over to the side of the bed and carefully placed it down on the floor so as not to disturb the other patients. Once I sat down, I used both of my hands to gently pry my girlfriend's right hand from her left one and took hold of it, kissing its knuckles and its back affectionately.
"I'm so sorry, Korra", I whispered, "I should have known. I- should have known...".
Even though the doctor advised me to calm myself, I couldn't help feeling so guilty and so angry at both myself and that Sojana bitch at the same time. The more I looked at my girlfriend, the more guilty and ireful I felt. I swear to all that is good, Korra, I'll find her and make her wish she wasn't resurrected at all. I'll fuckin' make her bleed slowly and painfully! And just like that, my mind wandered away, entering endless streams of thoughts, so aggressive and violent, so regretful and woeful, that they could be scenes of Limbo itself if brought to reality by some mystic power. I don't know how long I was immersed in anguish and sorrow, but it all had to end as someone's voice pulled me out of my inner purgatory.
"Saudorn? Saudorn, can you hear me? Are you alright?".
"Huh? Oh. Oh, Pema, kids, you guys are here".
"Yeah, upon hearing that Korra was hurt, we came as soon as possible", Jinora spoke. Then, she added hesitantly:"Is... she alright?".
With great effort, I managed to smile and replied assuringly:"She's fine, Jinora. Our enemies caught her, but she fought valiantly 'til Azara found and rescued her. Luckily for her, she didn't have any serious wound at all".
Upon hearing that, Pema let out a sigh of relief. "Thank the Spirits".
After that, it was my turn to be concerned. "Pema, you are pregnant, you're not suited for moving fast or on board fast trans- I mean fast Oogi. Are you okay?".
"Now you're acting like Tenzin". She chuckled slightly. "I'm not hurt or anything".
Following that, to my surprise, she discreetly eye-signaled me to exit the chamber. But before doing just that, she told the kids to stay quiet and she would go get Bolin to look after them. And before I did that too, I linked my consciousness to Korra's to "keep an eye" on her in case she came to and started screaming about me raping me. Once we were out of the chamber, Pema asked Bolin to keep an eye on the kid for her; then, she proceeded to walk towards an empty corner of the corridor, me following suit, looking quite worried. There, she stopped and turned around, her expression slightly serious.
"You can tell me what happened to her now".
"Oh. Uhm... She was, uh...", I stammered.
"It's all right, I'm not holding you responsible for Korra's wellbeing. I know she's old enough to not need a tall, hulking and handsome teensitter".
"Oh. Of course". I chortled sheepishly, then was worried again. "Well, she was, uh...". I breathed deeply. "Pema, she was raped. By one of my enemies".
"My Goodness".
Just like I had been, Pema was appalled and shocked. She had to use her left hand to brace against the wall in order to not faint. Scared shitless, I immediately moved to steady her, seeing that tears were already formed at the corners of her eyes. Gently, I gave her a hug, speaking softly in her ear:
"I'm sorry, Pema. I'm so sorry".
The true nature of the news was sad and depressing. If Pema was someone else, she would have either felt weak or really fainted because of its impact. Nevertheless, after finishing the hug, looking at her in the eyes, I realized that she was not just someone else; she was Pema, wife of Tenzin, mother of the next generation of airbenders. She was strong and resilient. She knew she had to, to be able to support Korra.
"Poor Korra. It is truly the worst thing to happen to a young woman. Even though I am very distressed, I'm also happy and proud to see you by her side. Promise me to never give up on her, Saudorn. She may be brash, but she's a good girl; and a good girl deserves a good boyfriend".
"Never. I will never give up on her. I love her so much to chicken out now", I replied pretty fiercely.
"Good". Pema smiled lightly, yet warmly. "We should go back to the room right away. She needs us now more than ever.".
"Actually, I need to talk to Azara. You go ahead and join the kids. I'm willing to sacrifice my time with Korra just so you, the kids and her friends can be near her as much as possible".
...
After being refused to join her and the kids for the second time, Tenzin's wife returned to the emergency chamber. But before doing that, she took hold of my hands and squeezed them lightly while giving me a reassuring smile. Once both of us were back at the chamber, Pema proceeded to enter it; me, I approached Mako and Asami to tell them to tell Bolin to get out so that they were able to be at Korra's side without crowding the room. Next, I told Azara I needed to talk to her, and it'd be best to go outside.
When we were al fresco, I created a microorganism carpet, let Azara step on it, then took off, guiding it towards Air Temple Island. As soon as the "carpet" was halted way above the temple, I turned to my female mentor.
"Now you need to tell me what the hell truly happened to Korra. How the hell is Sojana able to shapeshift? And why didn't you tell me sooner?". I gave her a deadly stare.
She sighed, making the time barrier, like she'd done before, around the carpet. "I wish I could. Not because of some convenient inconvenience, but because I- No, we had a lot to deal with. The war has reached its highest and most tense point ever since its beginning and escalation. I should have told you sooner, true, but I thought because I'd already told you that shapeshifting is a trait of the Legion of The Damned, and Sojana was... Well, she used to be its Lord-Matriarch, so shapeshifting is definitely in her blood".
I cut her off quickly. "Wait- wait a minute, you said she "used to be" the Legion of The Damned's Lord-Matriarch. "Used to be". So, couldn't her shapeshifting ability... be gone or something?".
"It doesn't work like that, Saudorn, and you know it". Azara shook her head. "The title "Lord-Pa/Matriarch" is not something like "the Guardian". The Guardian is more than just a title; it's a privilege, and a sacrifice. It goes hand-in-hand with the Supreme Energy. Without the Energy, the Guardian is only a being with a simple and noble title, that's all. But not in the case of Sojana. Clearly, she was originally chosen by Zulathulhu as one of his Commanders; therefore, he had "bestowed" upon her the ability to shapeshift. How, we don't know, yet; nonetheless, we know that Zulathulhu is not a trickster, he's straightforward, and blunt and direct. He doesn't fuck around. Meaning, if he sees Sojana as an important asset, she'll be an important asset forever".
Upon hearing all that, I muttered a "Shit" under my breath, exhaling loudly. Then, I began:"And Sojana used that ability to rape my girlfriend...".
"A part of Zulathulhu's plan or not, it's a devastating move, and it's going to work in their favor. We can't let that happen. Also, for the sake of love, we need to fix it right away".
"And how are we gonna do that?".
Azara was thoughtful for a moment. Shortly after that, she said:"I think it's time to tell you the ultimate truth, and continue the story of the Guardians".
The ultimate truth? What the hell does that mean?
"I am the Guardian. Or to be exact, the 41st Lady-Guardian and the 103rd Guardian. And you are to be my successor".
I was completely stunned. "What?".
"You are a very special individual, Saudorn". Azara smiled warmly. "That's why my father decided to save you from Zulathulhu. You are destined to persevere with your already-disrupted life. You lost everything, but then your love for this world has earned you a second chance. Soon, you will shine as bright as the greatest star of all realities".
"I... don't know what to say".
"Just say 'yes' to the solution to the Avatar accusing you of raping her".
That made me feel skeptical. "What does that have any-".
"It has everything to do with your love and your destiny, Saudorn, trust me". Azara put a hand on my shoulder.
It was my turn to sigh. Korra, even though was an Avatar, was just a naive teenager. She was not mature enough to think before speaking, and she always did a good job of making up her mind. Thus, the post-rape thing was a serious matter; with the war nearing, it needed some drastic measure to get it over with. I'd be damned if I'd let my girlfriend accuse me of rape for the rest of my life. "Alright. Yes, Azara".
My female mentor nodded. "Very good. Your sacrifice won't be in vain".
And that reminded me of what Esillith had said in Republic City Park that night. If you want the Avatar to trust you completely, you would have to sacrifice yourself at one point.
As Esillith's words stopped echoing in my mind, I spoke hesitantly:"You- you want me to... kill myself?".
"No, you handsome doofus". My female mentor laughed softly. "I want you to let yourself get killed".
The instant she finished her sentence, my jaw hit the carpet again. She can't be fuckin' serious.
"Now, before you freak out, I'll give you a short explanation, then, let you check to see if Korra's awake or not. When I said I want you to let yourself get killed, I didn't mean it literally, I meant it metaphorically. You are to create a precise copy of your own self and let Agrigula, and no one else, finish the job. Why? Do you remember the fact that it was you who gave him near invulnerability? That "the only solution is to kill him from the inside"? You are his maker; thus, you must be his destructor. All right, that's enough for now; I'm clearing the time barrier in 3... 2... 1".
The second the barrier was cleared, I fleetly checked Korra's consciousness and discovered that she was... awake and screaming now! Shit! Shit! Shit! Shit! This is not good. This is not fuckin' good! Trying to remain calm, I directed Azara:
"Time for me to "stand trial", I guess".
But before we "flew" back to the hospital, I glared at Azara. "Once we calm Korra down, I want every single detail of your "master plan", you understand me?".
She nodded solemnly. And with that, we were headed away.
...
As I and Azara arrived at the emergency chamber, we saw Mako, Asami, the doctor, and a couple of nurses, including Nurse Talin, try to restraint a thrashing and screaming Korra, who was blabbering about me raping her, calling me a no-good bastard. Then, upon seeing me standing at the chamber's threshold, the young Avatar's eyes widened in fear and anger, pointing at me and shouting. And I froze. I intended to calm her down, but as soon as I looked at her pointing finger, I just froze. My mind stopped working, me staring at her, confused, not knowing what to do.
Shortly after that, Korra suddenly bent a jet of fire from her mouth, aiming right at me. I still didn't move. Next, I saw someone stand in front of me; it was Azara, her freezing the fire by, perhaps, using her time manipulation. Following that, she turned around and pulled me aside, her stepping aside too. After warning the people outside to stay clear, she snapped her fingers, letting the bending flame hit the wall opposite the chamber, scorching it a bit. Once I turned my attention back to my girlfriend's bed, I saw a nurse inject her with what could be sedative. Soon, the substance took effect. Korra's eyes became heavy, her speech slurred, her reflexes slowed down. And then she was asleep. Everyone, except me and Azara, sighed a long sigh in relief.
Not letting people disrupt the nurses' duty, the doctor gently but urgently urged "the patient's companions" to exit the room; and he gave me an odd look as well. Not that I blamed him. The moment the doctor, me and everybody else were outside, before he could ask me about the things Korra'd spit out a few minutes earlier, Mako immediately shoved me repeatedly until I was against a wall, demanding to know if the Avatar's accusation was true. "And if it was...", he began, his right hand forming a flaming knife, the tip aiming at my neck, while his left hand grasping the center of my shirt, causing everybody to gasp aloud ( well, maybe except Azara ).
Not wanting the doctor to interfere but kinda too, I held up my hand to stop him from approaching Mako. After that, I spoke to him calmly:
"Can I borrow your office for a while? A proper explanation needs a proper space".
"S- sure, Mr. Zalear, of course you can", he replied with a bit of stammering.
Ignoring Mako was a several seconds, I told Pema, Bolin, Asami to be ready to follow me. Afterwards, I instructed Azara to look after the kids, her nodding somberly. Subsequently, I returned my attention to Mako.
"If you want answers, you should put away the knife", I said simply.
Still glaring at me, Mako forcedly "put out the fire", released his hold from my shirt and stepped away from me. Nonchalantly ( to this day, I still don't know how I was able to act like that ), I, with the rest in tow, walked towards the doctor's office. Once inside, I closed and locked the door, then "invited" some to sit. As Bolin was goofily sitting down, I reminded him to let his brother sit first, him letting out a disappointed "aww". However, before he could do that, Mako put his hand on his younger brother's shoulder and pushed him down, telling him that he preferred to stand, all the while still glaring at me. I shrugged at that. Five seconds later, upon seeing that I had had the attention of every person in the room, I let my explanation roll.
"I know that you guys have a vague idea, or don't have at all". I gave the doctor a brief look. "About the Equalists' activities. But I'm sure that most of you have known, for a fact, that Amon has help from, shall we say, his "allies", via the Arena Incident. Yet for the sake of sanity, I won't tell you all about their true, more significant nature. What you need to know right now is the truth that one of them... Well, one of them has the ability to shapeshift. One of them knows me very well and has the ability to shapeshift. Meani-".
"Whoa, whoa, whoa!", Bolin exclaimed, " 'shapeshift'? You mean, like, become another per-".
I cut him off plainly. "I was getting to that, Bolin".
"Oh, right". he scratched his head. "Sorry".
"Meaning", I repeated, "one of them turned into me and raped Korra, framing me in the process".
Asami gasped loudly. "That's... that's horrible!".
I turned to her. "More than horrible, Asami. It's inconceivable".
As soon as I finished my sentence, the doctor coughed slightly to gain my attention. "As much as I want to believe you, Mr. Zalear, I think it's hard to see that such a thing-".
"Is possible? Well, a certain someone also doubted Toph's ability to metalbend too. And people doubted Amon's Bending Eliminator as well. These, Doctor, are two crucial facts of life, of this world. I suggest you to be more open-minded".
Mako snorted. "Even if it's true, how do we know you're not concocting another lie? After all, you have lied to Korra, and to us, before. Furthermore, do we even know who this "one of them" is?".
"And why would I do that, Mako? You can't possibly still think I'm an agent of Amon. Do you? Anyway, some of you already knew who she is".
"I'm just being open-minded".
"No, you're not. You're being paranoid and confused is all. Deep down, you know I'm on Korra's side".
"Hmph". Mako snorted again.
Right after that, the room was silent. Everyone didn't know what else to say.
Shortly later, Pema suddenly spoke, smiling at me warmly:"I'm with Saudorn. I don't think he's one of Amon's henchmen. And I don't think shapeshifting is impossible either".
"Me too". Asami nodded.
"And me!", Bolin exclaimed again, putting his hand up, grinning like an adorable idiot.
When I turned to the doctor again, he just shrugged. I turned towards Mako, raising an eyebrow at him. After a few more seconds, he lifted his arms up in the air dramatically and grumbled aloud.
"Oh, fine! I give up". Then, he pointed his finger at me. "But don't think you're off the hook, Saudorn. You're guilty until proven innocent".
I smiled amusedly. "Fine by me. I have nothing to hide". Well, maybe a couple of newly obtained information.
"So you mean you'll have no problem telling Chief Beifong and Councilman Tenzin about the shapeshifting thing?", the doctor inquired me all of a sudden.
"As a matter of fact, I do. Knowing Lin, I'm not going to risk my neck being broken, even though she's still not a friend of the Avatar yet".
"So no telling Lin and Tenzin, then", Bolin, pretending to be serious, concluded with a "mature" voice.
"Yep, no telling". I nodded. "But I'm afraid Korra needs more than just telling".
Note 2: Just wanna fix errors.