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[Okay, so. Several things need to be dealt with here, one way or another. First being the fact that he has a facetwin hanging around who is pretty damn hard to explain, though Tommy being more or less okay with the "brother" title helps with that. Second is that he knows the truth about his heritage now, which is, in short, a huge weight off his shoulders. Third is that his strength is mostly back in his arm as long as he doesn't bend or twist it in a way that stresses his brace too much, which admittedly doesn't mean much, but it does mean that he's able to finish the sketches he'd promised to Pepper's art gallery.

Thus, since it's so warm and dry today, he'll be heading out to deliver a set of hefty-sized rolled sheets of drawing paper to Pepper's art gallery, and then to swing by Tony's house to catch up on some work and maybe fill his... sort-of employer in on the recent developments. Mainly the kid with Billy's face who is probably going to hate him for a while. Tommy's not as keen to forgive as some people.

His last stop will be the plaza, armed with a miniature sketchbook, and props himself up against the side of the fountain to draw whatever comes his way. Occasionally he might have to stop and give his hand a frustrated shake, but hey, there's no physiotherapy like a good work-out, right?

At some point while he's out, though, he'll be doing what he told himself he'd get done: a journal entry that is better late than never.]

[Voice, locked from Tommy]

Hey, it's Billy. Just wanted to get it out there that if you see anybody with my face - or hear my voice, I guess - that's Tommy, my... brother. Kind of. It's complicated. He might be a bit tough to deal with sometimes, but he's not a bad guy, so just try to put up with him, if you can. He could use some friends.

[....]

Just don't let this get back to him, I'd never hear the end of it.

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I can guarantee that he'd love that. He enjoys showing off his speed, especially for cute girls.

[There's an edge of exasperation to his voice; his brother, the ridiculous flirt. But he's sure Korra can take care of herself, so it's probably fine.]

["Cute"? Cute is definitely not a word Korra would use to describe herself. But that's not something she's about to contest. It wasn't worth it because she knew with her build and attitude she was far from cute. And honestly? She's okay with not being "cute." However "cute" is a positive way of describing a girl, and Billy indirectly called her cute. She'll just... hold on to that. Yeaaaaaah. Anyway, back to Billy's brother. She knows what it's like to what to flaunt what you've got, so she smiles.]

Well I'm sure there are plenty in the village. Maybe he'll do a public show sometime?

[Sorry, Korra, he just really fails at complimenting women. Lack of practice or something.]

Oh god, don't give him any ideas. He'd probably love that- I can even see him organizing a race.

What, that's a bad thing?

Not so much. But it could be if he ends up even more insufferable when he wins.

What, you can't even put your own brother in his place?

Not when he 100% believes that he's older and therefore has the authority to do whatever he wants.

Come on, a little kick in the pants should do it right?

[Korra shut up. You don't know how difficult siblings can be.]

[These siblings are even more complicated than most.]

Have you ever tried to kick a speedster? They can be across the room before you even blink.

You can't even get him by surprise?

Well... maybe if I used my magic to make him stop. I've done that before.

[Now he's getting ideas, what have you done!]

[Promoting squabbles? Who knows.]

See? Now you're thinking.

Do you have any siblings? You seem to know something about it.

No, but I lived with three little kids back home.

Sounds like a handful. I've got two little brothers back home, myself.

Yeah? What are they like?

[If they're anything like Meelo, may the Spirits help you.]

Young, obnoxious, and way too energetic for my liking. They also don't have any powers, but they know I do, so they're always trying to get me to do stuff for them.

[She laughs.]

Maybe being an only child wasn't so bad.

I know I definitely wished I was an only child sometimes.

[He loves his brothers but seriously, seriously they're annoying sometimes.]

At least you don't have to leave with your sibling here if you don't want to.

I can't really say that's a good thing, either.

[He's been separated from his brother for most of his life. He'd like to get the chance to know the guy, for once.]

Come on, you're giving me mixed signals here.

Sorry, sorry. It's just- hasn't there ever been anybody in your life that you wanted to hug and punch at the same time? Siblings are like that.

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