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[Chekov was conscious well before evening, but he can't for the life of him remember anything. Why is he in a hospital bed? What happened to his hand? Why does everything hurt? More importantly, perhaps, who typed the last entry on his network device and who replied to Lucy and Delacroix this morning?

It was him, of course, but scopolamine has a way of messing with memories. Pavel remembers a random jumble of things: fighting someone in a mask, Korra, watching trees breathe in the park...

In the hope that someone can fill him in, he grabs his network device and starts an audio recording.]

If there is anyone-- [He pauses to clear his throat. He sounds like he hasn't tried talking for days, even to his own ear.] If anyone can tell me what happened this weekend... I would be most appreciative.

[Well, would you look at the time. Just a few hours until midnight.]

Поздравляю с Новым годом. I had no plans for celebrating the new year, but I doubt this would have been included in them.

[ooc: Talk about a crazy weekend. Google tells me that the Russian bit there is basically a "Happy New Year."]

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[He hesitates before asking the burning question.]

Korra? What did happen?

You really don't remember anything?

[She has no idea what to tell him. She doesn't know how to lie like Hei... she can't think of a story to tell him that won't just make the situation worse.]

I remember several things, but I can't tell which happened. ...I kidnapped you?

No.

[She's surprised at the lie, how easily it rolls off her tongue. It really wasn't Chekov who kidnapped her, though -- it was the curse that made him do it. It made him a different person.]

We were attacked by some guy in a mask. I don't know what happened after that. [Again, not really a lie. She doesn't know what happened after Li left with Chekov.

It leaves a foul taste in her mouth, but she's getting used to it. It's to protect Chekov.]

[Chekov has no reason to question Korra's honesty. He's visibly relieved even if none of this helps him make sense of what happened.]

Nothing? And you weren't injured?

[She looks fine, but...]

Do you remember anything else? Does the name "Hei" mean anything to you?

[She shakes her head; it helps hide the flash of tension in her face.]

No. I don't have any idea what it means.

[She perches on the bed next to him. She needs to change the subject, before he forces her to lie anymore.]

So when are they letting you out of here?

[That is wholly unhelpful. Before Chekov can ask anymore questions--and he has plenty--Korra changes the topic. So much for figuring out what happened with her help.]

Tomorrow, or so I hope. [He rolls his eyes.] The doctors feel a need to inspect my brain. They may make me stay longer if they find anything, but I doubt that they will.

Hey, you gotta be careful with a noggin like yours. [She gives him a light noogie.] Not many people have a brain like yours.

And for that, the universe should be grateful. [His smile turns into a look of mild concern.] There is nothing that I should know about what happened?

I wish I could tell you. [Said as though she knows nothing more. But she does really wish that she could tell him. She doesn't like lying.]

I wish you could, as well. Was something done to your memory?

I don't know.

[She squeezes his uninjured hand lightly.]

Do you need someone to pick you up tomorrow?

[Chekov doesn't understand why Korra is being so vague, but she obviously isn't going to give him any answers. Perhaps he did do something to her and she's trying not to let him know.

She's a good friend.]

No, but thank you. If Uhura doesn't insist on escorting me, I will be fine on my own.

You are not taking yourself home. [Stupid boy.] Give me a call if she doesn't show up. If you don't, I'll teach you the real meaning of pain.

You are very cruel, threatening someone who is already hospitalized.

[Guilty as charged. She smirks.]

But you'll call me, right?

I will, of course.

[solemnly] Thank you for visiting, Korra. I wanted to talk to you.

I'm just glad you're okay.

I'm glad that you are, also. I had some doubts.

You don't have to worry about me. I'm tougher than I look.

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