Authors Note
Once again I have to thank all of you. Reading the reviews and seeing that
people are interested in this story still blows my mind.
I really wouldn't have thought I would ever write FanFiction, let alone that
people would find it interesting and engaging.
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A thousand thoughts raced through Asami's head and she almost forgot what Bolin had told them to do. It sounded so easy when he explained to them that they should just be themselves and even though she saw why this what his advice she still was terrified by how everyone would react.
"Yes, that is indeed true." Korra answered, bringing Asami back from her thoughts. Her girlfriend looked over to her and gave her a quick smile which Asami swiftly returned.
Asami had hoped that this brief answer was everything the reporters needed to know, but she knew better herself. In her years as CEO of Future Industries she had learned that the press would only stop if they had every last piece of information and then some.
The other reporters raised their hands again and Korra pointed to a woman in a long elegent dress.
"Rika Gendor" she said looking up to the two speakers "Avatar Korra. Now that you are back will you assist in the conversion of the Earthkingdom into an democracy?"
Asami looked over to her girlfriend, who looked just as surprised as she felt. She hadn't anticipated this question. However she welcomed the swift change of topic as Korra started speaking.
"As the Avatar I will help wherever I am needed. If it's in the Earthkingdom I will go there and if it's somewhere else I will go there as well." Korra explained diplomatically.
"Wow, she changed so much in the last years" Asami thought, thinking back when they first met.
Asami was thrown out of her thoughts when the next question was asked.
"People are speculating" The reporter began not saying his name like the others said before "A year long vacation together and the quick decision to move in together. Is there something we should know going on between you and the Avatar?"
"Something that you should know?" Asami answered to the reporter a little bit thrown off by the fact that she was asked directly "Could you please elaborate what you mean exactly?"
The reporter looked at her with a big grin on his face. He knew that Asami was quite clear about what exactly he was trying to get at.
"What I am asking is, are you and Avatar Korra a couple now?"
The room went silent now and Asami could feel all eyes that were looking at her. As she searched for words she could feel Korra's hand sliding in hers and as she looked at her girlfriend she remembered what Bolin said Be yourself and there will be nothing to regret in the future.
Asami looked up towards the crowed and started talking. "To be honest I am not sure why you should know this, but the answer is yes. We started dating the moment we went through the spirit portal and we both don't regret that decision."
Asami was out of breath, but she didn't know why. As she looked through the crowd she saw very different expressions. Some were smiling, some were looking surprised and others had a look of disgust in their faces. All other reporters were still taking notes when one looked up and raised his hand. Asami pointed at him and began speaking.
"How will this change republic city?" he asked looking sternly at Asami and Korra.
"That changes nothing" Korra answered and Asami could see her girlfriend losing her calm attitude "Why should it?"
The reporter took a quick note and then looked up.
"Do you think some people will feel indifferent about two women being together? Two very popular and powerful women at that?"
