[Allura had taken the dinner offer entirely at face value. Though, considering the context of the network posting in question, and the...odd way Korra came across when talking to her, she really should have known better.
But, unfortunately, there are times when Allura can be a bit too trusting when it comes to people she does genuinely like, so she thinks nothing of this dinner night with friends.
That is, until Korra deserts her and Mako. And that Bolin is nowhere to be seen. And then it slowly sinks in that this is a part of that date. And while the term dating is a bit of an unknown to her initially, she's spent enough time around humans and can understand context.
So as Korra leaves, awkwardness sets in, and for a tick she'd just hope to ignore it, carry on as though this is just a simple meeting between friends, and then Mako makes it...all the more abundantly clear.
She can feel the blush settle warm on her cheeks, creeping up to her ears, made worse as Mako speaks. Her hands bunch a bit in the fabric of the dress from Struxta she's chosen to wear. All the more aware of how her choice in outfit may come across, as though she were anticipating this. So she's quick to deny.]
That is perfectly all right! [it comes out in all but a squeak, and she brings her hands up in an earnest gesture of yes everything is fine!!] I am also not...looking for any sort of relationship, either. Besides being friends, of course! Which is why I came here to dine!
[Quiznak. She's usually much more articulate.]
It's very...er, sweet that Korra is trying to help, though I've no doubt you could find someone in your own time. Were you to look, of course. Which...you...just said you are not. [just. a sigh.] I apologize. It seems we were both tricked.
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But, unfortunately, there are times when Allura can be a bit too trusting when it comes to people she does genuinely like, so she thinks nothing of this dinner night with friends.
That is, until Korra deserts her and Mako. And that Bolin is nowhere to be seen. And then it slowly sinks in that this is a part of that date. And while the term dating is a bit of an unknown to her initially, she's spent enough time around humans and can understand context.
So as Korra leaves, awkwardness sets in, and for a tick she'd just hope to ignore it, carry on as though this is just a simple meeting between friends, and then Mako makes it...all the more abundantly clear.
She can feel the blush settle warm on her cheeks, creeping up to her ears, made worse as Mako speaks. Her hands bunch a bit in the fabric of the dress from Struxta she's chosen to wear. All the more aware of how her choice in outfit may come across, as though she were anticipating this. So she's quick to deny.]
That is perfectly all right! [it comes out in all but a squeak, and she brings her hands up in an earnest gesture of yes everything is fine!!] I am also not...looking for any sort of relationship, either. Besides being friends, of course! Which is why I came here to dine!
[Quiznak. She's usually much more articulate.]
It's very...er, sweet that Korra is trying to help, though I've no doubt you could find someone in your own time. Were you to look, of course. Which...you...just said you are not. [just. a sigh.] I apologize. It seems we were both tricked.