More light-hearted stuff, working on it


Su had been waiting for an eternity. Everyone was getting ready. She didn't care about the day-to-day of republic city. She looked forward to having nice drinks, live music, and looking excellent. She and Korra had finished first Korra wore similar robes, but she let Asami style her hair more modern aesthetic and put light blush. Korra hated it but trusted her partner's judgment. Su maternally teased Korra a bit while they waited. The guys showed up except for Mako. He would gather Lin and Kya, and Su always wondered if more was going on with Lin and Tenzin's remaining siblings and how messy that would be. Opal cuddled Bolin, who sang her endless praise in her deep yellow gown. It was on-trend slack, and flowy chiffon dropped waist gown with modest adornments, and red drop earrings and flats flattered her dancer-like figure. Tenzin stood alongside her with Pema and the children. They wore more traditional robes, much to Meelo and Bumi's disappointment. Korra ignored everyone went Asami came out. She looked stunning as usual, but she was dressed so elegantly. Her dress was similar to Opal, but only in the fashionable dropped waist; however, Asami had far more intricate adornments. The sleeves were even more detailed. Her down had a lower neckline showing off her bust. The empire waistline accentuated Asami's willowy body. She looked like a mover star. "Everyone looks so good," Asami chirped.

"I look like a stuffy old monk," Bumi complained. Tenzin took a deep breath. "We will have fun. We might get some metals or something too." Asami said, ignoring the obvious; nobody wanted Raikos reelection.

Korra commented how she hoped it would be a fun night. Korra hoped she might try one of those pretty drinks she was sure were called cocktails and slow dance with Asami. Bolin was excited to dance all night long.

"I wonder where Kya and Mako are. Are they going to pull the fashionably late because it's so out of style?" Bumi announced.

"Hold your horses Bumi. I had to pee." Kya said she wore a tuxedo in water tribe styling. It was more elaborate than usual. Kya felt a bit bad. It had so much fur it looked familiar, but Tenzin couldn't place it. He wondered what stunt his sister decided to pull this time. Pema covered Tenzins eyes which confused him. Mako announced they could get head in now as the party had arrived.

"Say anything, and you won't have to worry about what happens next." They heard a bitter voice. The reason Pema covered her husband's eyes.

"Wow, chief, so this is what Kya-" Lin pulled a Kuvira move. She slapped a piece of metal over Bumi's mouth.

Su decided not to help her sister by offering her a light green tulle shawl. She couldn't believe Kya got Lin to wear this dress. Su loved it and had to see it through. Nobody commented out of fear. The gown was backless and had a low neckline. It was forest green and jeweled and embroidered to the utmost level. It was tight on her midsection. Her dress also complimented her figure, how ample her bust and hips were how tight her waist was. She crossed her arms over her dress, feeling nude. The only dignity Lin felt was in her muscles and tone. Kya put makeup on the chief, a full face, and a red lip. It took a moment for people to notice Kya covered her scars.

"Makeovers are fun, so fun." She walked over to the avatar and painted her lips, saying she might as well. Kya had had a few lychee wine glasses and already felt them.

Korra looked to Asami for approval of the new lip color

" You look beautiful, Korra." Asami held her. The party decided not to anger Lin and leave her alone. She looked uncomfortable and cold.

Bumi managed to get the metal off, and Lin bent it back on her wrist

"Let's get this over with."

They walk into the venue, music blaring, Varrick entertaining people he came with his wife and talked freely about how amazing Zhuli and her leadership would be with stuffy politicians.

Bolin ran to his buddy; Opal sighed typically. Eventually, her boyfriend returned to ask her for a dance, the jazz music playing in the background. Su schmoozed and had a few drinks and dances. It was odd to her, the president being late to his party. The poor manners he had. She said Kya danced around talking with the kids Bumi and Varrick seemed to be at the epicenter of the shenanigans doing elementary things. Mako kept busy with them, and Tenzin kept active with his youngest children and Pemas conversation.

Lin managed to find a corner to sit and glare, with Bumi bringing Lin drinks and occasional friendly flirtation, but Lin tended to shoo him with Bumi. The glares that had protected her from more than the passing compliments lost their edge when the free-spirited man was there. Saikan stood around with her for a bit, but he was guarding the party how. Lin wishes she could be doing that. Her back was healed and felt almost new. Kya even said there were no scars which explained why she had to wear the dress she picked. All it did was invite people to look down into her cleavage. Lin watched a cute girl approach, Mako. Lin wanted to tell him to enjoy himself. He deserved to let loose and be his age. He didn't require her encouragement though he left to slow dance.

Kya was laughing with a lady around her age, widowed; she was already planning her escape. To think she was telling Su to let Lin be if she wanted to be volatile and miserable fine, they had tried. Su decided to monitor Bolin to ensure his hands stayed where they belonged. Opal air bent her mom playfully, reminding her she was an adult. Su cheerily reminds her she will always be her baby.

Raiko finally arrived with Buttercup in his arm. He greeted some guests and began the dreaded speeches. He reminded them of Varrick's criminal past that he would be the first man. A man who instigated war and treason how Zhuli was nothing more than an enabler. Republic would not be safe with them in office. Varrick interrupted him at every turn. It added fuel to Raikos's smear campaign because only now did Zhuli present herself as a hero. Raiko says she didn't speak for herself either Bolin stood up hands in the air as Raiko reminded people Varrick hired triads and blew up a building which Varrick reminded everyone was his

" Okay, how about some music. Alright, for the heroes of republic city. REPUBLIC CITY!" There were some loud cheers, Bolin fans, and an intoxicated Korra. She was the strongest person in the room, but after her first sips of mixed drinks and she was drunk. Asami held her, thinking this was hilarious. They were unashamed, and it made the other older folks whisper. Su looked for Kya; they had a long discussion about young love as all the new team avatars danced to the sultry jazz music. Until Bolin noticed something anyways, he first stopped Korra and Asami, then his brother, and pointed. Kya and Su followed, and Kya ran to grab her brothers, knowing this would be good.

Tenzin had been dancing with Ikki, but he stopped, and Ikki decided to run over to bother Jinora and Kai with Meelo. When he walked over, he felt Kya put an arm around him. President Raiko walked over to Lin, and Tenzin smiled. This should be good. He had something behind his back. Lins's glare was fixed when he was stepping down anyway.

"Chief Beifong, You look." Not only did he stutter, but he also paused for a bit too long. He was taken aback as she was sitting. It looked like he was staring down her dress which only angered her more. She glared upwards. Raiko adjusted his glasses

"If only we could hear what he is saying" Bolin grinned. Opal elbowed him. She felt terrible they kept making Lin uncomfortable Lin noticed them watching.

"I think Raiko has a crush on her," Asami said.

Limfelt like the room had gone silent despite the music playing and people not noticing that Raiko had slipped off.

" You look so beautiful, Lin." He finally said, fighting his urge to reach out and touch her hair. It framed her face and complimented her looks.

"Gee, I haven't heard that at all." Lin crossed her arms, a small smile on her face "thank you." it was the first time she said it that whole night.

"I got you something, Lin."

He pulled out the most beautiful bouquet, and it had the rarest flowers the four nations had to offer. It was stunning. Lin was both amused and worried. Nobody dared bring her flowers before. She smirks at his sweet gesture, finally understanding why he was mysterious over the phone last night. Tenzin had to hold in laughter. He knew something nobody else knew. Lin sneezed.

"Don't be alarmed. I told her it was because you stayed by my side and saved my life twice."

"I don't get flowers for being your hero, " Lin teased. She was flirting a bit. Her eyes started to turn pink and water. Raiko looked surprised, " I got them because I think I'm in love. I still hope you will dance with me even though you said no on the phone." Nothing was sweeter than the first time someone admitted to loving you. Lin felt touched, she sneezed again. that ravenous bottomless longing she felt all the time was silent

"After the scene you made, if you did that, you would have to confess right then and-their. I'm going to dance with Bumi to distract people. They're watching us now."

Raiko felt saddened

"It was a sweet gesture, but give those to Buttercup, will you. I wasn't joking when I said I was allergic to flowers." The back of Lins's throat couldn't take it much more. It itched and felt tight, and she was sneezing more and more. Raiko decided to walk off from their hushed conversation feeling slightly better because Lin assured him it was a sweet gesture and she would see him tonight.

"Oooh, rejected!" Korra yelled, and Raiko shot her a nasty look. They all laughed. Tenzin admitted surprise she didn't bend at him. She's allergic to all flowers

"Really. I had no idea!" Su said Bumi decided to approach Lin, who stood up as the music began for a new song. They talked for a few minutes. Lin laughed and flirted a bit before asking

"Bumi, will you dance with me?" it was so sudden she had to repeat herself. He looked at her, her light smile. He figured she had been drinking, which was true, but he said

" I wouldn't turn down the most beautiful woman in the building" Lin rolled her eyes; the flattery was unnecessary. They danced skin to skin for all to watch. Lin thought about how strong Bumi's arms were. He talked and sang, and she liked it. Raiko felt so envious of where he sat with Buttercup. They looked terrific together. He didn't notice Lin had begun to listen to the Tsungi horn. She remembered something. Tarlock, he had played the instrument. Lin decided to look at the player. His eyes fixed on Lin as Bumi boldly put his hand under her buttock. Everyone started, wondering when the chief would kill him if they were secretly an item. She didn't mind; she always left her options open she felt in control. It felt like the only way, even though she just thought of her love of Raiko that was blossoming or her past love. She noticed the familiar look of the musician as she tried to focus on him. Her love life made her want to do things that would push people away. She looked at the Tsungi horn player, his ice-blue eyes and dark skin, his three braids and cold glare.

"Bumi," Lin said. Something felt off, like it was Tarrlock but also not him. She hoped she didn't imagine this. Bumi slid his hand up, thinking she was getting mad.

"No, you're fine. Please take a look at that Tsungi horn player, spin me and. Look at the band." Bumi obeyed, eyes focused on the band. Lin laid her head on his shoulder and whispered, "you see what I see?"Bumi looked at the musicians allowing his hand to travel. He realized what she was talking about was him. He was spying on them.

"Positive, we have to alert the others." Bumi turned to Lin again, she was worried about her dress exposing her, but it never happened. Bumi stealthy danced Lin toward the team avatar before looking at Tenzin. His face was red with fury, but Bumi ignored that.

"You know who is spying on us from the band," Bumi said quickly to Asami.

"What?!" Asami said hushed

" it's Tarlock on the Tsungi horn," Lin said, hushed before nudging Bumi away, eyes fixed like a cat.