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I know I've made an entry like this before, but I thought it might be apt to make a new one considering how official things have become lately.

[ Hermione looks at the camera, initially nervous but gathering in her own determination, expression tightening before she continues to speak, careful and measured and making sure she doesn't rush her words. Anyone that hasn't seen her since June will have heard the rumours of her duel and will see the mark of it on her face - a scar, healed now, covering the left side of her from her brow down across her cheek. ]

My name is Hermione Granger and my friend Dorian Gray and I run a business called Artefacta. Together, we make and produce potions, runes and protective enchantments for you to use for whatever you happen to be doing while you're here in the Drabwurld. We can also create and enchant items for communication, generally compasses, should you need that for anything - or if the lockets stop working as they did this past year.

[ She nods her head, turning the camera to show off the cloaks, compasses and set of vials that litter the desk she's sitting behind. ]

If you need something please feel free to contact us privately or visit me at the White Citadel. Tell the guards outside my door you're here on business and I'll make sure they let you in.

[ Unfortunately, since January, Hermione has had her rooms on lockdown, just to be safe. Only a few people are allowed in without permission and, generally, people looking to buy things are not on that list.

But - she continues. ]

I've also been learning to duel and swordfight over the last year and I was hoping to find someone who wouldn't mind sparring or practising with me. Nothing professional or intense, I'm hardly that good, but a little something to make sure I don't go out of shape would be nice. Let me know? And... Thank you. In advance.

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So do I. [ but korra also knows that if her bending doesn't work, her fists still do. so, she's actually proud of hermione. ] It's good that you're learning other ways of defending yourself.

[ She hums, agreeing. ]

I'd like to think so. I don't want to be a weak link, not in anything.

[ AN IMMEDIATE FROWN ]

If anybody calls you a weak link I'll punch 'em in the face.

[ She laughs, unable to help it. ]

I'm sure they'd learn their lesson fast.

They'd better!

[ she reminds herself to punch hermione next time they see each other, too. not hard, but... seriously gurl, how could you consider yourself a weak link at all. ]

You've been nothing but a huge asset to everyone since I met you.

[ A-Aww... Korra... ]

Thank you. Really, Korra... Thanks.

[ hermione getting any kind of crap at all just pisses korra off, tbh... ]

I mean it, every word. And if you're ever in a tight spot, I'll be there to get you out.

You know I'd do the same for you, don't you?

Of course I do.

[ which is part of the reason why korra's not telling hermione she's up north... right now... oop...

which is actually a good enough reason to change the subject! onward! ]

Where's this business of yours located?

[ It's okay. That's why Hermione hasn't told her about Gilgamesh.

Fair's fair. ]

Wherever Dorian and I are, really, but mostly at the Citadel. It's where I keep a lot of my things.

[ just wait until later in the month, hermione... ]

I'll have to find my way up there to see you and buy some things. I don't think I've seen it since it was being built.

I remember. You had a compass before they were even made to communicate with people.

[ ... Shh. ]

If you want me to feel bad for feeling special for that, I won't.

[ because she likes feeling special!!! ]

They were a big help this past year, I don't think I thanked you for that. So... y'know, thanks.

No, I don't - I'm glad you feel special. You are special, Korra.

[ Her voice is a little softer now. ]

You're welcome. I want to help, you know that.

I know I am.

[ seriously, she needs to teach hermione some confidence. ]

Yeah, that's why I want to pick up some stuff from your business. Are you selling those strength potions? 'Cuz I could use about a dozen of those.

[ Stop making her laugh, good lord --

okay, that worked. ]

I don't make them normally, but I could make a few vials for you as long as you promise not to overuse them. I'm not sure what the side-effects would be here.

I solemnly swear that I'll use them only in an emergency.

I'll get right on that, then, and make sure I get it to you as soon as I can.

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