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[It's still habit, to make the motions of bending even though her gifts have been AWOL since she got here. She's gotten used to nothing happening, but the habits don't just go away. This morning is no different, as she stumbled groggily into the bathroom.]

[It's just automatic to gesture toward the sink instead of turning on the water manually. And it's early enough that there's no reaction when the knob turns and the drain slides closed and the sink begins filling with water. It's not until she's standing over it, hands cupped to wash her face, that it hits her.]

[And then all thoughts of washing her face are gone. With a muted sound of excitement, Korra begins bending the water. And the water responds. Trembling, wonderingly, Korra calls a column of water up in the sink. And again. And again. It's probably temporary, but that doesn't matter. Her face and hair are getting damp, but she doesn't care. She's practically tingling with sheer joy as she grabs her 'gear, still in her loose t-shirt and sweatpants, and flips it on. Positioned to show the sink behind her, she calls up another narrow flume as she starts broadcasting.]

MY BENDING'S BACK!

[It's all she has to say - or rather shout gleefully - at the moment. She can bend again!]

[There's already water all over the bathroom. She'll clean it up soon, and after can be found outside in the city, enjoying the use of her bending.]

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[ Okay, that's a face Mako can't ignore or mistake for anyone else. Even after running into Korra's friend, he still can't believe that she's actually here. Asami, too. Seriously. It's been a while since he's seen her that... happy. ]

Korra!

[ Let's just hope he doesn't startle her into blasting him in the face with water. ]

[Korra's in the park nearest the hotel, with Iqniq. She's tossing fireballs for him, and the squat, solid Growlithe is leaping after them with gusto. This is the best! And it's like she's bonding with her Pokemon on a whole new level.]

[But she's not so wrapped up in playing that she doesn't hear her name called. And she sure does recognize that voice! Her hands are full of fire when she turns, and she's not exactly surprised to see him, but...]

[She sort of is.]

Mako! What are you doing here?

[Is this just part of these weird days everyone's talking about? Because she would have noticed Mako. And he would have said something on the network by now....]

[ It really is her. And she looks so ecstatic to see him. She really does seem at home here--Mako can't deny that the way she's playing with the tiger... dog... thing... is pretty adorable. But Korra's always had a way with animals, especially the dog types. ]

I just... showed up?

[ He's just as confused as you are, Korra. ]

With this fire chicken. Thing.

[ He means the Torchic that's currently on top of his head. ]

People did say these weird weekends happen every couple of times a year...

[And random people showing up for a couple of days was something normal. Korra extinguishes her flames and rakes her hair out of her face. She could probably do with a trim, it's still looking shaggy even though she's not half Mightyena anymore.]

And that's a Pokemon! Your Pokemon. Everybody here's got'em. The world literally revolves around them. Hi!

[The last is said to Mako's Torchic, and Korra waves and winks in greeting to the firebird.]

Hope you're up to keeping this guy in line.

"Weird weekends"?

[ If it's weird for Korra and him, it's definitely super weird, no doubt about it. Still, he has more questions as time passes. The Torchic in his hair fluffs, mussing Mako's own immaculate hair.

He doesn't look terribly pleased about it. He gestures to the tiger dog, anyway. ]

Figures you'd end up with a dog... thing. [ wow. ] What's its name?

Well....normally bending doesn't work here. It's just how this world works. But right now it does. And there's way more people than normal. I mean, it's a weird place anyway, but...

[Sometimes it got weirder. This is way better than End of Days type battles, though. Korra just grins at the Torchic and calls over Iqniq, who happily joins them.]

>His name is Iqniq. He's a Growlithe. I've got others, too, but they're resting up right now. Other Pokemon, not other Growlithe.

Normal bending doesn't-- How long have you been here?

[ A world without bending? Mako doesn't like to think too much about that. Thank the spirits he's here on one of these weird times. ]

You mean there are more of these? [ The Torchic's still ruffling Mako's hair, looking completely pleased with himself. ] ... Are they all like this.

[Korra raises her eyebrows at the firebender.]

They're animals, Mako. How do you think biology works? Two grownup Torchics loved each other very much....or at least liked each other enough, or got drunk and weren't careful one night. I really shouldn't have to be explaining this to you...

[Come on Mako, Korra is well aware you know how it works.]

And I've only been here a couple of months. But time's different, so it's like I never left. Asami's been here....a lot longer.

[....wait, does Mako even know about that?]

I'm happy for you, Korra... though I fear I should warn you it's likely to be temporary.

[Says the pony with a voice that is probably a little bit familiar.]

You know, I had a sneaking suspicion that was the case. And that's fine. Maybe it's just a little while, but...

I guess it's just really nice to know it's still there, just not usable most of the time.

[She tilts her head, peering at the screen curiously.]

Um...speaking of....?

Ah yes. Behold, my true form.

[She gestures with a hoof at her face and gives a wry grin.]

I may not have told you about this, I honestly can't recall.

Didn't come up!

Whoah. Would it be really rude to ask what you are? Besides extremely cool.

You've never seen a pony before? Well, that's what I am. A unicorn, to be more precise.

Some also call us horses.

Not that looks like you!

You look like a spirit horse!

Spirit, hmmm? Well, I can assure you I'm completely flesh-and-blood. Though I do suppose unicorn magic might be similar to the powers some spirits are supposed to have.

Well, spirits where I come from are fleshy, too... Kind of. It's complicated to explain.

You have magic? What kind?

Well, in my case, it's sort of the magic to learn all types of magic.

For example, my brother has a powerful magical shield he can create. So I learned how to do the same thing from him... only his is a lot bigger and stronger because he specializes in that one spell.

Well that and telekinesis, but all unicorns can do that.

That. Is. Awesome!

So can other people do that, too, or just you? The all kinds of different magic thing.

Well only unicorns can do magic. Earth Ponies and Pegasi have their own talents. But most unicorns specialize in one particular spell, wherease I'm more of a generalist.

[Sound familiar, Korra?]

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