Seeing that Ashley made up her mind, Jeevika, Suzanne and Stephen didn't argue.It surprised them that Vera found them, but she had proved herself an ally already—or at least, not a threat.Putting away the pieces of the broken teacup, she poured Jeevika a new cup and smiled, "It's alright—no need to get discouraged over this one. Losing to someone with Vera's wisdom and experience is only normal, so let's just wait for her invite."Jeevika, Suzanne and Stephen traded glances and sat down again.-Meanwhile, Vera had arrived at the entrance of the main hall.Korra, exhausted but thrilled, was leaning against the doorframe and waiting.When he saw Vera, a childlike smile grin promptly showed over his wrinkled face.Vera smiled when she saw him too—but not her usual girly smile, but a smile that's at once mature, kind, and dignified.As she walked toward him, she removed her face mask and deftly loosened her pigtails, tying her hair into a neat high ponytail again.Even her gaz
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