Same as Always

Korra smiled brightly nodding back. "It's true, without dangers and risks, this would just be a mine for monster stones after all, there would be no troubles at all." She said with a shrug knowing that it was something that was a necessary evil at this point, people would keep dying and suffering from it, but it kept the country strong. It was because of that Orarios wasn't already being overrun by foreign territories and the like after all, fighting through all of the veteran adventurers would be far too stressful and hard.

Though when she talked about seeing why supporters got less, and why she didn't care, Korra chuckled softly nodding back in understanding. "Okay okay~" She said still touching the girl's ears since Marzipan didn't say anything about not liking it. If the girl didn't stop her, Korra would end up playing with them all the way up to the surface before stopping at the very top of the stairs with a small content smile knowing that giving Marzipan some time to rest after the playful petting session was a kind thing to do since it was perhaps rude to pet her so persistently just because she might be allowed to if she was. "All better?" She asked, having Kirin carry them out when Marzipan was ready to continue so they could divide the take.

 

Korra only smiled back kindly, trying to give Marzipan one last pet since her ears seemed to be asking for more attention before shaking her head and sliding off of Kirin's back. "That does depend dear, we can either divide the stones up and go our separate ways, or if you want me to come with you to the guild, we can just divide our earnings mm?" She offered with a warm grin.

Though Marzipan seemed to be conflicted with the soft petting, Korra naturally wouldn't let the girl escape something like that, instead, she'd wait for Marzipan to climb down to before leaning in close. Trying to whisper directly into Marzipan's ears, close enough for the girl to maybe feel the moistness of her lips and the warmth of her breath against her soft ears as she murmured sweet words into them. "And-- I'll be sure to pet you well on our next date too, so don't worry~" She teased with a coy giggle trying to skip forward to the surface, seeing the fountain outside. She even lifted a hand to block out the sun knowing it would hurt her eyes after being underground. Kirin naturally followed her but she tried to leave Marzi adorably dazed from the offer.

 

Korra only stuck her tongue out at Marzipan's retort, a mellow smile on her face even as she teased the Hume Bunny with a pirouette before turning back to skip a few steps away as her gait relaxed into a normal walk. "Need isn't the same as want dear~ And not yet we aren't~" She said with a sweet giggle waving her hand through the air over head happily as if neither of those things were an issue for Korra. They most certainly weren't things that would bother her either, as far as she was concerned Marzipan's reactions only solidified her feeling of 'not yet' but not 'no'.

Walking with Marzipan no doubt following behind and Kirin following along with her, they'd approve a very large business-like building, the large tower was one Marzipan would have probably been able to see from anywhere in the city as it hung up over everything. Though it was damaged here and there from an earlier fiasco it was still in plenty enough working order for registrations and quest takings. Korra stopped, turning back to catch Marzipan's hand to pull her into the building with a mellow chuckle. "We'll have to split up for a bit, you're going to go that way and talk to the front desk about becoming an adventurer with the Guild." She said trying to take a few magic stones out of Kirin's bag to put them into Marzipan's soft hands as she explained. "You'll need a bit to register since they'll be doing the paperwork, you have to pay a bit to get out of doing the boring stuff." She admitted before pointing towards a covered desk that had a door at the top to prevent people from attacking the person behind it.

It looked a little bizarre maybe but there were daily perhaps even hourly occurrences of adventurers trying to force their way in believing they were short changed or deserved more money for their work. "I'll be over here-- So be a good girl for me and don't get impatient okay?" She teased trying to give Marzipan's backside a gentle pat to send her on her way before approaching her own desk. There were some pleasantries clearly Korra was naturally well known in the guild, it wasn't abnormal for her to attract the attention of others and others to whisper about her adventures. Though there was an occasional scowl shot towards Marzipan who benefited from Korra's help, there was no doubt a lot of gossip wondering where Korra's usual adventurer companion was.

 

Korra spent her time at the counter making the deal as usual. Naturally bargaining was difficult, there was very little negotiation allowed for the price, there was a very firm market price that was required to be set for a variety of reasons. Occasionally Korra could wiggle a few coins extra though as a small bonus, but it never adjusted the rate, it was just a matter of how much extra she could wiggle out for being faintly memorable at the guild hall. Though Korra wasn't absolutely famous, she was notable enough for people to find being on good terms with her beneficial. At times like this the extra bits was always nice.

She spent time socializing with others, the time Marzipan was gone was long enough for Korra to have another red hand print on her cheek, but when she saw the Hume bunny looking for her, Korra felt a little mischief might be forgiven. Trying to approach the girl from behind, she'd reach up to drape herself over her shoulders, the awkward closeness of no personal space would no doubt be a problem but she tried to rest her hands on Marzipan's hair. Gently fluffing her ears and trying to mess her hair gently with ruffling fingers, she happy praised with a loud tone. "Congratulations!"

The reason was probably obvious, even though it was a playful and maybe overly familiar gesture, this was no doubt a momentous occasion foreigners might not understand. It was practically a coming of age ritual like registering for the army or getting a driver's licence might be. It was a milestone down someone's life that Korra got to be there for someone else for. "Now then, this portion is your's." She said offering Marzipan a small pouch of coins with a bright grin.

 

Korra chuckled, Marzipan's reaction to having her head petted was always so cute, it was difficult to resist continuing. Though after she was shaken off and offered the pouch she didn't go back in for more. Instead,she turned to Kirin casually tossing the bag into the horse's saddle bag as if it were worthless. After all, coin wasn't something Korra really needed or even liked. It was just a means to an end for the bard who enjoyed freedom and happiness more then anything else.

Though Marzipan talking about parting ways, Korra flashed a wide grin at her. "Oh? If you're still lonely I wouldn't mind walking you home dear--" She started, but her tone grew playfully coy as she slid up onto Kirin's back contently. "--It's still only the first date though, so I'm afraid I'll have to leave at the door no matter how much you beg me to stay though~" She teased, knowing that clearly Marzipan wouldn't do those things, it didn't stop her from playfully pretending like she might though

 

Korra chuckled a little at Marzipan's reaction, though a little disappointment, things couldn't work out absolutely perfect every time right? Instead, she only nodded along, not bothered, as if expecting such a reaction before patting Kirin with a gentle hum to get her partner moving along the right path as she mused about the day she'd just had with Marzipan.

"Alright then dear, if you're certain. Until our second date then~" She teased, as if not hearing Marzipan's persistant reminders, playfully continuing on with that little joke as if it were the most amusing for her. Though being told to take it easy, a mellow chuckle came from Korra's lips as she lifted her arm over head to wave to her. "Is there any other way to take things?" She asked with a bright and sweet grin happily turning away to head outside from the guild hall. She looked down at Kirin giving him a few mellow pats as she considered where to settle down for the day to look for more cuties.