dear_mun | Regarding this week's episode

That... wasn't cool. I'm grateful that Tenzin understands how I'm feeling but still - I don't know what I'm going to do. This is no time to be stuck in your headspace but I'm kinda relieved to be here at the moment. I'm scared. People want so much from me. Everyone is looking to me to save the Benders but - I don't think I can. I'm not strong enough to do it on my own and yet I feel like I should be. I'm the Avatar - I'm supposed to be a leader. How can I lead when all I want to do is run home and go back to my life in the Southern Water Bender Tribe?

I don't want to be the Avatar anymore. I want to be a regular person or a regular Bender. I wish I was a nobody. If I were a nobody I wouldn't have all these people relying on me - all these people I might end up letting down.

[She puts her face in her hands.]

And Mako. I just - I don't know how to feel. I thought we were getting closer - I mean, not that I wanted to or anything - but now he's got this other girl. I guess if she's more his type then I'm definitely not his type.

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I don't know if this'll help, but Grandpa Aang felt the same way when he found out he was the Avatar.

It helps, Jinora. I just - I've known I was the Avatar since I was so young. I've never felt fear over it before. I've always been excited - no one could stop me. But... as dumb as it sounds... it's not fun anymore. I guess I was treating it like a game for most of my life and now I realize that it's really, really serious. Your grandpa, Avatar Aang, saved the world. I don't know how I can measure up to that.

Is everyone expecting you too? I mean, have they come right out and said it?

It feels like it. Every time I speak to the press they're asking about how I will help the city or comparing me to Avatar Aang. And then on the radio and in the newspapers - everyone is making a big deal out of me and I'm not even finished with my training yet. I'm not used to having so much attention focused solely on me. I thought I would enjoy all the attention but I'm not.

I don't think it's fair of them to compare you to him. You might be the Avatar, but you're two different people.

And at least no one's trying to kill you for something the Avatar did in a past life, just because you're the Avatar.

Hey, kid. Nobody ever got anywhere by calling it quits.

That's usually the motto I live my life by but this seems too much.

Someone dropped a giant city in space onto my Earth, that didn't stop me.

Well, look. Honest. It was hard as hell, and I almost did give up.

But it wasn't worth seeing everyone suffer over it.

I know. And it's my duty as the Avatar but I'm afraid I'm going to fail and then Amon will win and everything I love - everyone I love - will be in suffer the consequences.

...I get that.

[Offers a drink from his flask.]

Y'know, from what I heard? And a few threads I've been in with other versions of ya? It'll work out just fine.

[Takes the offered drink with a nod of thanks]

I wish I shared your confidence.

Confidence gained through blood n' tears, I assure you.

Nobody ever said saving he world was easy.

Just know who your friends are and keep em' close to ya. Can't go wrong.

I've got confidence - just not the kind needed for this. [sighs] I will. Thanks.

You'll get there. Just takes time.

Patience is not one of my stronger virtues.

Eeeeh. Tell you what. Try spending four months in a castle with no good food and crazy monsters attacking you constantly.

I think patience comes naturally after that.

...Hey. Stuff like this, destiny and saving people and all that, it's a lot of pressure. But who says you have to do it alone? You've got Tenzin, and that Mako guy- Ah, even if things are complicated there, sorry.

Anyway! The point is, every hero feels like this. It's part of the gig.

I just - I've always done things alone. I've never really needed anyone. I'm not used to asking for help. [sighs] But I know I have to on this. I know Tezin will help me. [firm nod and then look of disgust] Mako, on the other hand - I think he's a little preoccupied at the moment.

You've never needed anyone 'cause you've never done anything this big before. Trust me, it's a lot easier when somebody has your back.

Eh, about this Mako guy... I'm not really too good with romance and everything, but isn't he your friend too?

[It's alright, Korra. I know you'll be able to save everyone! For now, snuggles!]

Naga! Thanks, girl. [big hug]

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