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[stargathering]

[ Once Tyr is home again, fed and bathed and collapsed on his bed, he feels his head has cleared enough to contact Katara about the past three days. Maybe he should have contacted her before, but he put it off, and just in time for him to be married to Presea the next day.

He feels like such garbage.

He types up a short message to send to her. ]

Katara- Are you OK?

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[Katara's actually been feeling the same. She wanted to confront Tyr after what happened, but then, she got married to Jet who also didn't want to talk to her after the whole "matrimony". Her hate for this place is beginning to resurface once more. She doesn't like it when it tampers with one's feelings and relationships, whether romantic or not.

She was also about to send him a message right after she had successfully combed her hair for the night. But he managed to beat her to it. Instead of typing a reply, she turns on the voice function.]

I'm fine, Tyr. [Pause, sounding more bitter.] You know, as fine as can be after those... curses. How about you?

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[ It takes him a few moments to respond. He feels guilty, and even though that tone might have nothing to do with him, he feels like he'd deserve it. He'd deserve her wrath.

His voice is quiet. ] I'm okay... I'm only worried about you...

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I'm coping... [She wouldn't let this place get the best of her. It's been a tough month for her. So many things happened. So many things she wished could be prevented.]

Tyr, listen... I... [Her voice is softer as if it'll break any minute before she composes herself. No tears, Katara.] I'm sorry. For all that happened and... [For flirting with Sheena, letting him kiss her. For being in bed with Jet even if nothing happened.]

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I'm sorry, too... [ He's completely sincere when he says that. He's done so much against her. Right now, though, it was her feelings on the line and her sorrow and pain. And he felt like he had to soothe her. ] None of what happened was your fault. These curses were just...manipulative.

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They were. [Her voice is filled with firmness and concealed hate.] But, I won't let them get to us. To how we feel for one another because this is real. [She shoves away her doubts, her fears, her what ifs, in preference for her determination and optimism.]

You don't have to apologize either. None of what happened was your fault, too.

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[ He matches her certainty, shoving any doubts he may be having aside. Far aside. ] That's right. If we were thinking straight, we wouldn't have acted like that. [ He's certain of that. ] I'll always love you... [ And for what he did to her... ] I would never hurt you.

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[Katara opens the video function now, so he can see her warm smile that's only for him.] I know. The feeling's mutual. [Always, but she thinks she should say it out loud.] I'll always love you, too...

[Then, she pauses, hesitating for a bit.] But, I want to ask you a small favor.

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[ He wasn't expecting to see that face, but when he sees her face, he can't help but return the same warmth she shared to him. ]

What is it?

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Please give me a bit of time. [Her gaze never left his, even through the device.] Some space. I love you, but I want to continue loving you after I sort out some things. [It's been a hard time for her. Katara knows she needs to retreat, to listen to the ocean again, to build herself.]

It won't be long.

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... I'll wait for you for as long as you want. [ He's not hurt by her words. He feels the same way, honestly. ] If you need me, though, contact me.

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I will... I know you'll be there for me. [And with a wider smile that conveys her gratitude more than her words:] Thank you, Tyr...

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Of course, Katara... [ He smiles back at her. This could be a good night after all. ] You should get some sleep.

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You should get some, too. [It's only a good night if we make it one. That's what Katara believes in.]

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I will... Good night, Katara... [ He'll make it a good night for her. By not telling her what happened between him and Rita and not asking what happened between her and Jet. ]

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Good night, Tyr... Sleep well. [Yes, we should all forget whatever happened, even if Katara really doesn't know the Rita part. She gives him one last smile before she hangs up.]