Made Sense

The orange hues of the sunset made its way over the grand Republic City, signaling the approaching evening, prompting Asami to switch on her headlights. She looked over to Korra in the passenger seat, looking unheedingly at the city surrounding her, with elbows propped up against the side of the car door, resting her face in her chin. She then made to look in her rearview mirror, spotting Mako, his tired eyes and head against the top of his seat, looking close to collapsing if the occasional spirit vine didn't send the Satomobline a few inches into the air.

Prince Wu stirred suddenly, it appeared he had been able to fall asleep, a privilege since Mako wasn't allowed to rest around him. Asami was grateful for his efforts to stay awake, as they truly didn't need another 'careless bodyguard' fiasco.

"We're almost there", she told everyone as Mako grumbled curtly in response, too tired to speak.

Asami stole another glance at Korra, the breeze, whirling through her brown hair, tangling its new short length. Asami thought it suited her. Korra's voice suddenly and coincidentally intruded Asami's reverie.

"I can't believe Mako's whole family is staying at your place." she said.

"It felt necessary," she shrugged and replied, "Ba Sing Se was a mess, the hotels weren't enough, and I had space in my house so I kinda just..." she hesitated, not wanting to sound as if the new company bothered her, which was only slightly occasional. "Let them in..." she finished, stealing another glance at Korra, who was watching her speak.

"That's awfully kind of you," she spoke in an awed tone before slumping her back against the seat and staring at the road.

"So...?" Asami asked, removing one of her hands off the wheel to place it in the space between the driver and passenger seat, Korra looked at her curiously. "Am I gonna take you back to Air Temple Island after we drop off Mako and Wu?"

Korra hesitated, "Umm, I guess," she shrugged, "I mean we have had a pretty long day..."

"Right." Asami answered unsurly. She didn't have any solid expectations for Korra's answer, although she did have a flimsy wish.

Maybe Korra could have offered an invite to the Island, and the two of them would sit, the sound of their conversations drowning out the world. The golden skyline of Republic City, a mere blur of shiny distant figures, away from messy politics and uncompromising leaders. Only looking away from each other's eyes to stare at the stars above them. The black sky, decorated with entrances to new dimensions, teasing them with adventure as they share bits of their own. Their tea would get cold as they would keep forgetting to drink it, mouths already occupied.

The fantasy almost blinded Asami from the road, she quickly pulled herself away from it.

She made a left turn before pulling up into her estate, her security let her through the gates before exiting her Satomobile and alerting one of her Chauffeurs to park the car in the private lot. Korra walked over to Mako and Wu, no-so-gently nudging them awake. She heard Korra scolding Mako for falling asleep, he brushed her off, using the "Long drives make me tired'' excuse. Both girls rolled their eyes at his statement.

"Seriously Mako?" Asami stated sharply, "What if more of Kuvira's henchmen had snuck up on us?"

"We got Korra!" said Mako harshly, gesturing to the Avatar who had to slap Prince Wu awake. "We'd be fine."

"That's not enough!" Korra yelled as she aided Wu and his wobbly knees towards the mansion, "I'm...not enough..." she added quietly.

Asami's retort died in her throat as Korra had quickly rounded on Mako, jerking him further awake.