"I cheated," he says with a tone that sounds like it's trying really really hard to be aloof. When Mike turns to actually look at Raph for the first time, there's such a sense of relief in his expression that his good-nature is far more believable.

Mostly because this time it's genuine.

"Korra," he says simply and half shrugs, as he pads his way over towards Raph and places the cup of coffee by his cousin's good hand.
And just like that, the conflict is over. Permission has been granted for contact, an offering has been made. So long as that offering is accepted, then this is all in the past for Mike. Where it will remain, and never spoken of again, unless Raph deems it so.

"There's Ishmeal if you want. Or I could cook up some sausages."

Ishmeal. The Turtle solution to Oatmeal.