And now Akito feels bad for making Hiro feel bad. Clearly this is the start of a beautiful friendship.
"I- Yeah, I should've remembered not everyone is used to it. Where I'm from it doesn't exist except in comics and cartoons, but I got so used to it in this place after a while... You kind of get used to a lot of weird things here, ne?" He watches Hiro attempt to smooth his hair back down and is struck by a sudden feeling of homesickness. Akito shoves it down, locking it up in a metaphorical box and tossing it away.
"Your hair still looks cute, don't worry!" A laugh, and a smile that's genuine rather than forced. "Did you want to see what else I can do with Waterbending? ...Oh! Um, or do you want me to answer questions you have about Keeliai? I hear a lot of useful gossip during my deliveries. And have some good connections, too!"
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"I- Yeah, I should've remembered not everyone is used to it. Where I'm from it doesn't exist except in comics and cartoons, but I got so used to it in this place after a while... You kind of get used to a lot of weird things here, ne?" He watches Hiro attempt to smooth his hair back down and is struck by a sudden feeling of homesickness. Akito shoves it down, locking it up in a metaphorical box and tossing it away.
"Your hair still looks cute, don't worry!" A laugh, and a smile that's genuine rather than forced. "Did you want to see what else I can do with Waterbending? ...Oh! Um, or do you want me to answer questions you have about Keeliai? I hear a lot of useful gossip during my deliveries. And have some good connections, too!"