They drive in a comfortable silence, Asami never taking her eyes off of her ring. They return to Korra's house, to let her parents know the good news, and to get ready for the dinner.
"You're back! How'd the exams go?" Senna asks.
"They went well, but more importantly, mom, dad, we have some good news." Korra starts taking Asami's hand, proudly presenting the ring.
"OH! I can't believe it! How'd she do it? Tell me everything." Senna squeals pulling Asami into a hug, while Korra is being crushed in her father's best bear hug.
"I'm so proud of you Korra. We both are." Tonraq says getting teary eyed.
"Dad, it's ok." Korra strains with a chuckle, trying to breathe.
"I'm good, I'm good." He says putting her down to hug Asami. They sit in the living room and tell every detail about how Korra proposed.
"Korra, when did you get the ring? It's beautiful." Senna asks in awe.
"I've had it for quite some time. I went to get it a couple of weeks, after Asami woke up. She was still in the hospital and after everything that happened, I knew it was time. So, I asked Gran to help me pick out the best ring. It took the whole day, but we finally found the perfect ring."
"Korra you softy." Tonraq chuckles.
"Says the one who cried a second ago."
"I never cry!" Tonraq says puffing out his chest.
"Yeah, sure dad." Korra laughs looking at her phone. "We need to get ready for dinner with Asami's parents."
"Oh? Good Luck, tell Yasuko I said 'hello and to stop by soon'." Senna says as they head up to get changed.
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They arrive outside the restaurant, of course Hiroshi would pick the most extravagant restaurant in the city, and of course it has a dress code. Korra decided on white oxfords, black skinny dress pants, a dark blue button up and a deep red bow tie. While Asami wore one of her favorite dark red gowns to match Korra's accent color. Yasuko is waiting for them outside in a long black gown similar to Asami's.
"How are you girls? Ready to go in?"
"As ready as I'll ever be." Asami says unimpressed.
They walk in and head to a table all the way in the back.
"Korra, Asami it's good to see you both again." Hiroshi pats them both on the shoulder nervously, knowing that being affectionate won't get mutual results. Which is smart because Asami is clearly on edge. They sit and order their food in an awkward silence, Korra grabs Asami's hand trying to comfort her as best as she can.
"So, how is everything going?" Hiroshi tries to make small talk.
"Get to it." Asami says.
"Asami" her mother groans, understanding her reasons for the attitude, and Hiroshi deserves it, but doesn't want to make a scene in the restaurant. It's the only place to get the best lava cakes.
"No, it's alright I deserve it."
"Asami I want to apologize to you, to all of you for my behavior. I never told you about my father. He used to criticize everything I did. Nothing was good enough for him, I had to be perfect and I had to be the best. He was a horrible man, and I never wanted to become like him. I promised my family, and myself I would never end up like that. And what do I do? Exactly what he did. I didn't realize how much I was like him until it was too late and I lost you in the process. I almost lost the love of my life as well. When I really reflected on your decisions, they were actually wonderful. Sure you are younger than preferred to have a child but that doesn't mean anything. You will be a wonderful mother. You deserve much better than what I've given you . And I know I said you couldn't run the company and it wasn't that I didn't have faith in you it's just if I give it to you, then my time will be done. I'm not ready yet, and I should've went about it another way, instead of how my father would have handled it. I'm so sorry Asami, so incredibly sorry for my behavior. I just want you back in my life, and I really want grandchildren. And who better to have them with than Korra. She is a capable, strong, smart and a brave Alpha, and I wouldn't have any other person to be your mate. And Korra I also want to apologize for taking away your sponsorship, you earned that and it was wrong to take it away because I was mad and I regret giving you a negative view of myself."
"Thanks for that." Korra nods and shakes his hand. Asami however stays quiet for a while.
"Asami?" Yasuko tries to get her attention. "How do you feel about all of this?"
"I want to thank you as well for saying all of that, and I will try to forgive you, you can imagine it'll take a while."
"I know I'm sorry, but can I ask, how can you forgive the woman that tried to kill your children and you can't forgive me like you did her? I'm not expecting the same treatment, I am just curious." At the mention of Kuvira, Asami got a deadly look in her eyes that even made Korra shift uncomfortably.
"First of all don't mention her to me again and second we are talking about you not her." Asami's father raises his hands in a defensive manner.
"Alright, alright. I apologize, let's work on us?"
"Ok." Asami nods with a small smile quick to show, one her father returns.
"Also we have something to tell you."
"Korra asked me to marry her!"
"Finally!!!" Yasuko walks around the table pulling them both in a hug. Hiroshi also congratulated them both, hugging Korra and patting Asami's shoulder unsure if a hug is too much, but Asami pulls him in. To which he relaxes giving off a quiet purr, only Asami was able to catch.
"Oh great the food's here!" Yasuko says as they take their seats.
"Thank god." Korra perks up, finally grateful for the comfort of food.
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Korra and Asami drive back home feeling a little lighter than before.
"So, that went well."
"It did." Asami chuckles.
"Yeah, and we didn't-" Korra stops talking looking intently in a spot a ways down the road.
"What the hell is that?" Korra asks pulling over on the side of the road to investigate. "It looks like a person."
Korra looks over at Asami who tries to see what it is, then suddenly looks like she saw a ghost.
"I don't know it's probably nothing."
Korra looks at her suspiciously, moving to get out of the car.
"Korra, let's just go."
"No Asami, you know I can't just leave someone who looks like they need help."
"Kor-" Asami tries to call Korra back, but she is already out of the car and running over to the slumped figure. Korra reaches down holding on to the person's shoulder, causing the person to jump and scramble backwards. Korra gets a better view of the person's face. The shock and disappointment that crosses Korra's face is just too much to handle. Asami can't meet her eyes, knowing Korra sees her guilt.
