The Transfer

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"What if they don't like me? What if they think I'm annoying? What if-"

"Enough!" Lin raised her voice exasperated.

You had been pacing for the last ten minutes waiting for the ferry. You were rethinking the piercings and the short sleeve blouse. You kept your hands on your arms in an attempt to cover up. You felt too vulnerable for your liking and the anxiety started getting to you.

"Everything is going to be fine Y/N. Stop overthinking it. They are all very accepting of everyone's differences. You won't be the reason they stop thinking this way." She offered her knowledge. "The ferry is almost here, come down. Everything will be okay."

You nodded, you were still nervous but not as much. The ferry arrived and both of you got on and some people started to stare at you. Lin would stare at them back until they got uncomfortable and minded their own business. You placed your hand on your lower back, the stress was making your stitches hurt, Lin saw this and placed her hand above yours.

"Is it hurting?" She asked softly.

"It happens when I get stressed, but if I apply a bit of pressure it helps." You answer, you take your arm off but she keeps it on. You tried not to think of it too much but the warm blush was already spreading to your ears.

Soon the ferry arrives at the temple's docks and you both get out. You can see the long road ahead and sigh. You start walking alongside the earthbender until you reach a long line of stairs. You took the first step holding tightly onto Lin, a few more steps and you had to take a moment to breathe.

The chief looked at you and used her bending to make a platform under both of you. "Hold on." She said as the platform started moving upwards. After a few minutes both of you were finally in the courtyard of the temple. A young girl with long hair and two buns made her way to you. She smiled and started asking questions rapidly.

"Are you Y/N? How old are you? Are you a firebender? Do you like animals? Can I see your tattoos? How many tattoos do you have? How many piercings do you have?"

You stood there a moment collecting the information before smiling back at her.

"Yes, 25, yes, also yes, sure, like 15? A few."

She scanned you up and down and grabbed your arms. She started looking at them and flipping them to see the full picture.

"You're so cool and pretty!" The girl charmed as she stared.

"Ikki, leave her alone, she's tired." Lin growled.

The girl seemed unfazed at Lin's antics.

You chuckled "It's alright Chief. So you're Ikki? Nice to meet you, I like your buns."

"It's my signature hairstyle." She smirked as she touched her hair. "Come on, dinner's ready."

You followed the girl inside where a tall man with blue arrow tattoos and a tan woman with short hair greeted you. Your eyes widened when you realized who the people in front of you were.

You bowed deeply and immediately winced. "Master Tenzin, Avatar Korra. It's an honor to be blessed with your presence." You said formally with a smile.

"It's an honor to meet you officer Y/N, we've heard so much." Tenzin said softly.

"Yes! But due to your back injury we would prefer you not to bow. It could hurt you more."

You blushed and nodded. "I'm just in such awe to meet such incredible people."

"We are very happy to meet you too." A new feminine voice said.