[ Hei's been trained to read people too well to remain oblivious to the shivering, or the signs of waterworks. Even then, he wouldn't need any expertise -- everything about Korra's body telegraphs: Cloudy With A Chance Of Rain. She's not Pai, who had the ability to shut him up with just a hint of moist eyes and quivering lower-lip. But he's not completely heartless either, no matter what the rumors back home are. ]
[ His expression is still all sharp edges. But his gaze shades to something almost soft. Something that says: It's okay. Shifting forward, slowly, so she sees it coming, he settles a light hand on her shoulder. His voice is barely a murmur when he asks, ] Do you want to be alone?
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[ His expression is still all sharp edges. But his gaze shades to something almost soft. Something that says: It's okay. Shifting forward, slowly, so she sees it coming, he settles a light hand on her shoulder. His voice is barely a murmur when he asks, ] Do you want to be alone?