Seriously, Asami?

Korra was used to Asami coming up with the occasional crazy idea. It was all part and parcel of what made the other woman an awesome engineer and CEO. But sometimes, her ideas were a little too crazy.

And now was one of those times.

"You're going to make plush toys of me?"

"Yes." Asami delivered her reply in a completely matter-of-fact tone. It almost made what she was saying seem rational. "I think they'll be quite popular."

"And this wasn't… I don't know, Varrick's idea?"

"It was my idea." Asami lifted one of the prototypes off her desk and handed it to Korra. "Here, give it a cuddle. It's very well made, but I think we'll be able to keep the price down through mass production."

Korra's eyes widened as she tried to process the idea that there could soon be thousands of plush toys of her being sold around the world. Still, she had to admit that the toy was soft and cuddly. She gave it a few experimental tugs here and there. It felt sturdy too. Then again, Asami wasn't in the habit of making things shoddily.

"What is this even for, Asami?"

"Charity," Asami replied. "With the way things have been going the past few years, a lot of people are struggling. Any profit we make on these toys is going to be used to fund reconstruction projects here and in the former Earth Kingdom." She smiled faintly. "We thought it would help if kids had something to remind them that there are people who want to help, people who'll stand up to the bad guys, no matter who those bad guys are."

"And you picked me?" Korra stared at the toy again. Could it really make any kind of difference at all?

"Yes." Asami sat down at her desk. "I know you don't like to think about it, but you're a symbol, Korra. You always have been. You're the Avatar, and people have heard what you've been through. They know that you've gone through tough times, and you've survived. You've taken the worst this world can throw at you, and you've won. Like it or not, a lot of people think you're a hero."

Korra sank into the chair opposite Asami. "It's just a toy."

"Maybe it is, but it's a reminder too. Heroes are real." Asami smiled. "And I'm pretty sure even the bogeyman isn't brave enough to take on the Avatar."

"Do you think I'm a hero, Asami? Is that how you see me?"

Asami reached across the table and patted Korra's hand. "Yes, it is."

"But I've failed so many times…"

"Even heroes bleed, Korra. And you've bled more than most. But the thing is, no matter how many times life has knocked you down, you've always gotten up. That's what heroes do."

"I couldn't have done it without you and the others. If I'm a hero… then you guys are too." Korra took Asami's hand in hers. "Heck, you're more of a hero than I am. I'm the Avatar. I've got powers. You don't, but you've been with me every step of the way."

"There's more than one way to fight." Asami grinned. "And owning a giant company doesn't hurt either."

"I guess not." Korra chuckled softly.

"If it bothers you, the plush toys I mean, we don't have to make them. I need your permission anyway." Asami glanced at the toy. "Although I am keeping that one for myself. It's not quite as cuddly as the real thing, but it's not bad."

"It's okay." Korra laughed. "Make them. If I can put a smile on some kid's face, why not?"

X X X

The Avatar Korra plush toy sold out upon release.

Even Tenzin got one although he claimed it was only because it was his duty to help preserve the history of the Avatars. No one believed him.

X X X

Author's Notes

As always, I do not own Legend of Korra. I am not making any money off of this either.

I'm pretty sure you guys all saw something like this coming. I doubt it'll become a running gag (like it has for my RWBY and FF XIII stories), but I thought I'd write at least one snippet featuring Korra and a plush toy. Then again, who knows? Maybe Varrick will invent some kind of evil plush toy that gets possessed by Vaatu, ushering in the apocalypse. Or maybe not.

As always, I appreciate feedback. Reviews and comments are welcome.