Talk:Bolin/@comment-5041889-20120506040030/@comment-24.231.156.10-20120509002142

What sealed it for me was the fact that Bolin expresses his love in this fawning, puppy-dog way that makes you go "awww..." but then when no one's looking a little bit of his true feelings peek out, not shrouded by goofy displays of affection.

For example; he's loud and sillyy at expressing how much he likes Korra (kind of how Aang was trying to impress Katara by wind-surfing on the lake only to be disappointed when he turned to see she wasn't really watching), but on the tower at the end of their date while she's looking out at the city, you catch a glimpse of the truly heartfelt adoration he has for her by the way his face softens ever so softly, his lips curl up and his eyes get brighter.

When it comes to movies and films, its those little tell-tale signs that help the audience get a better measure of a person's character.

When Aang started off, he was goofy as well, doing silly tricks to get Katara's attention, and Katara had put him in the friendzone as well. There were even love interests for her along the way, that put a dampner between her and Aang. But his love for her never waned through any of it, even if he had to "let it go" in order to achieve the Avatar state.

Bolin kind of makes me think of Aang with his outgoing, optimistic personality and this "love at first sight" kind of feel.

I am all for Boliness (Bolin x happiness) and I think for him that translates to Bolin + Korra.

And Korra considers him a good friend and feels some affection for him- and frienship is usually a good basis for starting a further relationship- just because someone sees you as a friend doesn't mean romance won't develop between you.

What girl wouldn't at least be flattered at having a friend who obviously cares for her and thinks she is "one of a kind?" (It's probably my imagination, but the way Korra responded to him by saying "You really think that about me?"- not verbatim - she sounds a bit breathless and disbelieving. And later, healing his shoulder and repeating those words back to him back to him, welI... I imagine for most girls/guys it would only be a matter of time before their hearts start to melt at having such a guy/girl as a close friend.)

I personally hope to see Bolin's love for Korra bloom continually despite the initial rejection- because as easy as it would be for him to suddenly be over it and find some random girl on the side, it would be realistic to show that love isn't (always) some fickle thing that changes at the drop of a dime and that if you truly love someone, your feelings for them will endure.

It's not unheard of.

It would show how someone can be patient and love can hold out to the end, and though I am pretty sure the show will head with Makorra, I root for Borra simply because, to me, it is simply perfect.