video; un: mako; it's a joint post y'all

[arclightning]

Hey everyone. Mako here.

[ The voice clips in just before the actual video appears for reasons that become clear in a moment: Mako steps back from where he's clearly set the Omni on a table to record what looks like a garage sale right outside the Raccoon Room.

A long table absolutely covered in little bits and baubles glints in the sun. In the center of everything sits Fritter the raccoon, Wu's omen, looking contrite and also sort of like she would like to leave. Her little ears are back and her tiny arms are crossed.

Scowling, Mako steps back to stand in front of the table, crossing his arms to match Fritter. ]

Some of you might have noticed some stuff going missing in the last couple months.

[ A pause. Mako glances back at Fritter, who huffs at him and holds up a winking blue heart-shaped gem on a sparkling chain. That... sure looks important. ]

Can't promise that what you lost is here, but there's a good chance it is. We'll be out here all day.

I'm sorry! [ Wu's voice pipes up from behind the camera ] It's my fault, really.

[ He turns the Omni around at a very selfie angle, pouting at the camera ]

I'm sorry that Fritter stole your stuff, it wasn't her fault! It was mine. Corruption just got me! I'm sorry, I'm sorry that I was mean to so many of you. Shiro, I'm sorry for making fun of your hair; Jessica, I'm sorry for throwing you out of the Raccoon Room. Manabu, I'm really sorry that I made you get a tattoo. [ Big grimace there ] I mean, I still think it looks great on you—

[ Mako clears his throat and Wu wrinkles his nose ] but that's not the point! I'm sorry for all of it. I'm better now! No more corruption here, no sir.

[ A beat. Mako narrows his eyes even more.]

Uh, please come get your stuff!

(( ooc: absolutely feel free to assume your character's random trinkets and stuff is here even if it wasn't called out in the post! Fritter is a monster. Also feel free to respond in action if anyone wants to wander by and/or come get their stolen stuff! ))

Comments

[arclightning]

[ Mako knew he recognized some of those shirts. He shoots Fritter another Look, and she chitters back at him, largely unrepentant for her crimes. Is it her fault Korra's chilling shirts are so soft and comfortable and smell like a friend?

No. No it is not. Nothing is Fritter's fault, because Fritter is perfect. Wu has spent her entire life telling her so.

Mako rolls his eyes, even though it's good to see Korra smiling. He won't remark on it yet: not while it's still so new and fragile a thing. ]

I'll fold 'em up for you. Should've just had Naga watching her. Would've saved us a lot of trouble. You know how much stuff she stole, Korra? There was a mountain in the green room.

[avatar_state]

[She shakes her head]

Naga's not exactly geared to keep an eye on something that small with hands that dexterous. But...yeah, I can imagine it. Once she got a taste for it, she became a one-raccoon triad.

[arclightning]

Which means I should've been able to stop her.

[ Mako says dryly, warm and amused and a little annoyed at himself. ]

How sad is that? I've been on both sides of that coin and I still let her get away with it.

[avatar_state]

[She shakes her head, giving him a look.]

I'm sorry, what in all that qualified you for Raccoon Patrol?

[But she waves it away.]

I think you get like, between one to three months when you're a newlywed anyways where you're allowed to be distracted because your head is one giant romance novel.

[It's also her quiet way of making sure he's happy in his new life. She's fairly certain, but never hurts to ask.]

1 / 2

[arclightning]

What, I didn't tell you? First year of training with Beifong. All raccoons.

[ Of course he said that with a completely straight face. Of course he did. ]

2 / 2

[arclightning]

Anyway, I don't think wedding rules apply here. It's asking for trouble to let down your guard. I need to keep my head on my shoulders.

[avatar_state]

As if you'd ever lose it.

[She gives him a bit of a lopsided look.]

Has Wu gotten you to actually relax? Like take the first vacation I've ever known you to take?

[arclightning]

We... went to the hot springs for a day. That count as a vacation?

[avatar_state]

[She gave him a look.]

One day doesn't count, no. Especially right after your marriage!

[She shook her head]

You need to get away for, like, at least a week.

[arclightning]

Oh, yeah? Where do you think makes a good vacation around here, exactly? You've heard about Wu's standards, right? If there's not a tropical drink and white sand he's not interested. I can't just whip those up out of nowhere.

[avatar_state]

[She crosses her arms, arching an eyebrow and smirking at him.]

You're telling me that you couldn't figure out ways to keep your husband in one place for several days? I challenge you, Mako, I challenge you.

[But she pauses]

Wanna borrow the house? It's Asami-decorated, so it's all tasteful and...it's not like I'm using much of it, these days. I don't mind clearing out for a bit. There's a nice beach just down the path, too.