[Asami twitches slightly at the request. She doesn't like being asked to move away from the guards, but she can take care of herself if it comes to it.]
Let's go for a walk. [She can't guarantee the airbender kids won't interrupt them inside, so a clear patch of the island is as good a spot as any.]
[She can tell Asami's tense (and who could blame her?) so Marinette keeps her hands out where they're visible, following Asami further into the temple grounds.
When they're out of earshot, Marinette sighs and begins to talk quietly.]
I heard what happened with your dad. I'm sorry, even if it's not what you want to hear right now. [Marinette turns her head, looking out at the calm waters surrounding the island.] You're helping the Avatar now, right?
I have friends who are benders, too. My best friend is one. What happened with my parents isn't their fault. That was the whole reason Hiroshi asked me anyway.
[Marinette looks down at her hands.]
I used to just ignore all the Equalist fliers--those people who just stand in the streets and talk it up? When your dad asked me...I had a feeling there was a whole lot more to it, so I said yes. [She swallows uncomfortably.] There's a lot more people involved than I thought. And there's Amon... I know I don't stand a chance doing anything on my own.
[Asami hums thoughtfully under her breath.] Well, it's a little late to try and sneak any of us in. The best you can do is probably let us know what they're up to.
I can do that. [Determination fills her.] Hiroshi doesn't suspect anything right now.
[Tentatively, Marinette smiles at Asami.] Um, just so you know, I'm going to quit working at the Sato estate, even if you decide to come back. I think I have enough for my own place in the city now.
And the rest. [Asami nods, but she looks a little uncomfortable at the compliment. She starts a few sentences, but gives up partway through the first syllable each time. Eventually she settles on a single word.] Thanks.
[Perhaps sensing Asami's discomfort, Marinette quickly turns their attention back to planning. She understands, though. It's only been a short time since Asami found out about her dad.]
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Let's go for a walk. [She can't guarantee the airbender kids won't interrupt them inside, so a clear patch of the island is as good a spot as any.]
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When they're out of earshot, Marinette sighs and begins to talk quietly.]
I heard what happened with your dad. I'm sorry, even if it's not what you want to hear right now. [Marinette turns her head, looking out at the calm waters surrounding the island.] You're helping the Avatar now, right?
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I want to pass on information to you and the Avatar. Your dad invited me to join the Equalists a little while ago and...I accepted.
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[Marinette looks down at her hands.]
I used to just ignore all the Equalist fliers--those people who just stand in the streets and talk it up? When your dad asked me...I had a feeling there was a whole lot more to it, so I said yes. [She swallows uncomfortably.] There's a lot more people involved than I thought. And there's Amon... I know I don't stand a chance doing anything on my own.
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Until her old concerns are replaced by totally new ones, that is.] You were gonna try and take them down yourself?
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[Well, no one really needed to rehash what had happened to Lin Beifong and her officers when they tried to confront Hiroshi.]
I guess I didn't really think this through.
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So let's think it through now.
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Then that means...you believe me?
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What do you think we should do, then?
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[Tentatively, Marinette smiles at Asami.] Um, just so you know, I'm going to quit working at the Sato estate, even if you decide to come back. I think I have enough for my own place in the city now.
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...I haven't gotten that far yet.
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You're just going through a lot right now. Anybody would need time to themselves if they were in your shoes.
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Let's take down my dad.
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[Marinette pauses, then stumbles over her own quiet words.]
I wanted to tell you... it was really brave of you to stand up to your dad like that.
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So...what are you planning to do now?
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