[No. She couldn't. Because she'd do the exact same thing, if it were possible. Protect the people closest to her. Just like they'd try to protect her.]
That's just it, though, Korra. Nobody would blame you.
[And if they do, they're wrong]
Look... [She sat back, eyes turning upward as she sighed inaudibly on her end.] This place sucks, right? I'm pretty sure we're all in agreement there. The things we've been through...the things we're all going to continue to go through...that's our current future, and it sucks.
But there are moments when it doesn't. And there are things about this place that might actually give us a chance to be happy. Even if it's just for a little while...why would you ever want to give up before you have the chance to find out if it's real?
[She almost wishes she could see Zatanna right now, so she could turn and look at her for answers.]
You think I should go for it.
[Said quietly, more of a statement than a question. Korra shouldn't be surprised. She knows she would tell any of her friends the same if she knew they had feelings for each other, too.]
It's...a bad idea. I don't want him to get hurt.
[If she ends up drawing Yao's attention to herself, Korra doesn't want Conner or her friends to be the ones to pay for it. What's going to stop them from putting her friends into Storage, or worse, killing them off for good like they did with Al and that Aoi kid?
There's just too many factors to consider here, and as much as Korra would like the companionship, she can't throw herself in like she could in Republic City.]
Of course I think you should go for it. [A pause, then...in a softer tone.] I did.
[There were times when Zatanna Zatara could be a hypocrite, and she knew that. This wasn't one of those times.]
[Yet...there was still something holding the older girl back. Zatanna could hear it in her tone. Beyond the usual uncertainties. Something she either wasn't saying aloud, or even had yet to figure out for herself. She couldn't even be sure if it was because of Haven (which was almost ironic, given that it was because of Haven she had been given the chance to meet Conner at all) or something else entirely.]
[Either way, Zatanna knew she wasn't going to be able to convince her just yet.]
Fine. You think about it. Just...remember what I said, alright?
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That's just it, though, Korra. Nobody would blame you.
[And if they do, they're wrong]
Look... [She sat back, eyes turning upward as she sighed inaudibly on her end.] This place sucks, right? I'm pretty sure we're all in agreement there. The things we've been through...the things we're all going to continue to go through...that's our current future, and it sucks.
But there are moments when it doesn't. And there are things about this place that might actually give us a chance to be happy. Even if it's just for a little while...why would you ever want to give up before you have the chance to find out if it's real?
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You think I should go for it.
[Said quietly, more of a statement than a question. Korra shouldn't be surprised. She knows she would tell any of her friends the same if she knew they had feelings for each other, too.]
It's...a bad idea. I don't want him to get hurt.
[If she ends up drawing Yao's attention to herself, Korra doesn't want Conner or her friends to be the ones to pay for it. What's going to stop them from putting her friends into Storage, or worse, killing them off for good like they did with Al and that Aoi kid?
There's just too many factors to consider here, and as much as Korra would like the companionship, she can't throw herself in like she could in Republic City.]
I...need to think about it some more.
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[There were times when Zatanna Zatara could be a hypocrite, and she knew that. This wasn't one of those times.]
[Yet...there was still something holding the older girl back. Zatanna could hear it in her tone. Beyond the usual uncertainties. Something she either wasn't saying aloud, or even had yet to figure out for herself. She couldn't even be sure if it was because of Haven (which was almost ironic, given that it was because of Haven she had been given the chance to meet Conner at all) or something else entirely.]
[Either way, Zatanna knew she wasn't going to be able to convince her just yet.]
Fine. You think about it. Just...remember what I said, alright?
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[She nods slowly, then remembers Zatanna can't actually see her.]
I--I will. Thanks, Zee.
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I'll see you later?
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I'll let you know if, um, anything changes.
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[Keep her on speed dial, girl. She wants to know.]