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I know. But the road isn't easy to see with the first steps. Take it from someone who's seen too many people walk that path.

[She stood up with a sigh, moving towards a closet. Kuvira had started out wanting to help people, too. It always started there.]

It's...hold onto that. Because you're always a joy to have around.

[She got down some blankets, and pillows.]

It will take a long while before it feels...better. Right...I don't know about that. If you can convince your inner self that so much of this place is a dream, then...maybe. But it's never become fully right for me again. I've made my peace with it, but every now and again, I wake up and feel that ache in my limbs, like it's still there.

[She pauses, heading towards the spare room, looking over her shoulder.]

But it can, and will, get better.

[Though she doesn't feel anything she has done will help.]

It's dangerous to go back, I've got a spare bed you can use. Naga can keep you company. I'll make you some tea.

If I tell you anything of use tonight, it's that tea is the foundation of things getting better.

You don't understand.

I've seen this kind of thing in media, but also with some of the people here. They make bad choices, and then it becomes a hole they just dig themselves in deeper and deeper. I don't think I'm better than them, but because they were able to tell me their stories, I can understand how the choices they made wound up making things more complicated for them later.

I try. It feels a little harder these days. Way harder than I've ever been used to.

Yeah. I get that. Like now, I even talk about what happened, or think about it and I get this panicked feeling like I'm back there, at their mercy, a mess and them laughing about it. Then I think of how I was after, when I went back to make sure they didn't come out to hunt people again.

It's scary. They're both scary.

[She sighed, then smiled]. Thank you. I don't know if it would be a good idea to go back in my PJs at nightm even if I CAN fly.

[She listens, and just nods, gently.]

You're aware of it, which is important. Trust me, start with the tea - and after that...write it down. To someone. Doesn't have to be someone here.

[She opened up the guest room and it was...well, rustic, really - but there was a nice fireplace, stacked with wood. She placed the blankets on the bed, leaning down to ignite the fire with a gentle gust of firebending.]

You can stay as long as you like, you know that, right? Because there'll be no monsters tonight. They wouldn't dare.

[And if Luz turns around, Naga is already wedging herself through the door, which makes Korra smile.]

And it appears that goes double, now that Naga's made her decision.

I think I will start with the tea. Writing too, in a little bit. I might even draw a little bit. That might help.

[Rustic. Luz liked rustic actually: she'd made do with less (Eda's attic) so this was still nice. Plus, it was always great to see Korra firebend].

I'll maybe stay two days. I won't stay longer, Margot's still getting used to our new place.

[She smiled]. I was never worried. Not with you two here.

Stay as long as you want. Margot's welcome, too. Heck, I can help fortify where you live, if you want. Anyways. Settle in, I'll bring you some tea.

[And she'll make quick enough work of it in the kitchen, picking the blend she herself has been using to help her sleep around this place. She leaves it to steep for a moment, filling a tray with some grapes and crackers. She might not be hungry this moment, but she might need them later.]

If the Doctor would go for that, I'd say heck yes! But he's a traditionalist, in a way. It's hard to really say WHAT he is, because he's unlike anyone I've ever met before.

[Him being a time traveling alien wouldn't even come close to doing him justice].

Have you met Margot yet, Korra?

['He's tired', she wants to reply, 'he's tired of losing people.' But she doesn't. That's his business to reveal, maybe, in the fullness of time.]

Well, before too long I think we'll all be closer anyway.

[She sets the tea an the plate down on a nearby table, sitting on the corner of the bed.]

Maybe - I've met a lot of people. But I don't remember the name off-hand.

I think so too. Got to make sure I help with preparations.

[Despite everything that had happened, Luz still wanted to try and help, even if she was definitely shaken now. Luz took the tea, then laughed].

Well, most people recognize her before the name. She's the one that's a wolf wearing a uniform.

Then I don't know her, unfortunately. But I'd like to.

[She stood up, with a sigh.]

Ok. If you need me, I'm in the next room. Bathroom's just down the hall - and you've already got a fuzzy bodyguard in here hogging half the room.

I think I should let you sleep. We can talk more, whenever you like. But tea...and rest. They'll help, to start.

You both might get along! She's one of the closest people in this place I know, and I'd do anything for her!

[She nodded]. Ok Korra. I'll be sure to take advantage of the tea and the rest. I am feeling a little worn down.

[Luz paused, then got up and hugged Korra fiercely].

Thank you, I really, really needed this.

[She smiled, hugging her back.]

Any time, Luz. Anytime you need.

[Luz had to admit to herself that she felt a bit safer with Korra around. She wondered if there would ever be a time she'd be able to return the favor for her older friend.

Time would tell. In any case, Luz smiled and tapped her staff, and her pajamas were replaced with a penguin Kurigami, with feet and everything.

You know, it has been days since I've had a sound sleep.

[She started for a second at the use of magic, still not used to that, but relaxed when she saw, well, the result.]

Well, let's hope it is deep and long, then. Also, those are adorable

[Hey, Luz was lucky enough to have learned a little more than what she'd gained in the Boiling Isles].

Yeah.

Oh, well. If I have to have a fitful sleep, it's only fair that its cute.

[And you could see the least serious part of Luz here, making an overexaggerated pose].

[She smiles a bit, shaking her head.]

Well put.

[Luz nodded, happy to feel a little of her old self creeping back.

Maybe you should get one yourself. I'm sure that Asami wouldn't mind!

[She grinned a bit at that, turning a bit of a redder shade.]

Oh, we haven't even gotten to sleepwear yet.

[And ye spirits, it's Asami...she can only imagine the luxurious and scintillating garments she might have and oh no she's not sleeping well tonight again.]

But...probably not. Eventually.

Huh?

Well, she's not here, so you can pretty much wear whatever you want, right?

[Says the pure cinnamon roll].

True. [Said very carefully to not so much as smudge that cinnamon frosting.]

Maybe. I dunno. It's been so busy I haven't gotten to try much...new.

[Luz is beaming with such innocent intentions right now].

Well you can here! It's not like anyone is going to judge you, right?

[She can't help but laugh, shaking her head.]

I promise, if I get a moment's breather here, I'll try for adorable pyjamas, ok?

And that I'll get to see them? That's the fun part!

Actually, I should get more, even if they aren't specifically made to fight lack of sleep.

[She was at least starting to feel a little more like herself now].

If I do, we'll do a proper sleepover. I've never gotten to do one. Get a few of the girls together, maybe.

We should definitely do that!

Which girls would you invite?

[She looks thoughtful at that.]

Hmm. My friend Charlotte. You, obviously. Via-Lorr. Rei. Both of them. Ruby.

Huh. This is more female friends than I've ever had before. That's...weirdly good.

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