Bolin almost startled at the sound of his name being called, but he caught himself before there was any embarrassing flailing on his end. That simply wouldn’t do- he had a reputation to maintain, after all.
Asami was always a vision, but particularly when she was happy. Maybe it was his own natural inclination towards positivity, but seeing her almost-smile made him grin as he loped easily to her side. Excitement was tempered with curiosity, eyes glowing with anticipation as he beamed and searched her face.
"You called?"
"Here, take this!"
Despite years of being trained in 'proper social decorum' by her father and his rich businessmen, she immediately and rather unceremoniously shoved the package into Bolin's chest. Neither Bolin nor his older brother seemed to care how she behaved around them. It wasn't that she didn't enjoy the inherent politeness of business class social customs in Republic City, but the anticipation of the younger earthbender's reaction was keeping her from adhering to them.
"I got you a little gift today while I was out, go ahead and open it up!" It was wrapped in the finest gift-wrap option the most expensive tailor in downtown Republic City could offer.










