Bolin's relationships

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This page is about Bolin's relationships with other characters. Bolin is a fun-loving and naive man, however has a great sense of responsibility toward his pro-bending team, the Fire Ferrets.

Mako
"'I don't know, Bo. It doesn't seem like a good idea for you to date Korra.' - Mako to Bolin in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



When Bolin's parents left Mako and Bolin alone, Bolin was left on the streets with his brother. The brothers began working for the Triple Threat Triad by running numbers so they could survive. Bolin, however, was too naive and easy-going, and didn't share as much as his older brother. One day, Toza saw the brothers fighting on the streets. Toza decided to invite the brothers to live in the attic of the Pro-bending Arena in exchange for working various odd jobs to pay the rent. The brothers accepted, and together they formed their own pro-bending team, the Fire Ferrets.

Bolin has sometimes used his brother as the target of his jokes. Mako was sometimes angry with him, but fortunately, Bolin was easy-going. Mako, however, sometimes underestimates him, just like when they were tied down to the pro-bending ring, and Bolin used Pabu to plot an escape.

Unfortunately, their relationship was briefly strained by a common interest in Korra. She went on a date with Bolin, but kissed Mako shortly afterwards. Bolin saw the site and ran away crying. Mako tracked his brother down to Narook's Seaweed Noodlery and when he tried to bring him home, Bolin showed great anger towards him, saying that he wasn't his brother nor his friend anymore. A frustrated Mako then carried Bolin out of the restaurant.

After being knocked out of the ring in round three of the Pro-bending Tournament semifinals, the brothers buried the hatchet as they made their way out of the ring, and watched in ecstasy as Korra pulled out an incredible hat trick.

Despite their differences, Bolin cares greatly for Mako, and would even go so far to protect his brother's life with his own.

Korra
"'So, Korra. There they go, here we are, alone in the gym, just you and me, two alone people. Together. Alone.' - Bolin to Korra in 'The Spirit of Competition'."



Bolin first met Korra in Toza's gym, while Korra was stealthily wandering to catch a pro-bending match. He grew a crush on her from their first meeting, and Bolin even asked Mako about dating her. After the tournament's first round, Mako went out with Asami on a date, prompting Bolin to ask an exasperated Korra out. She agreed, and they both went out for most of the night around Republic City. However, Bolin found himself crushed when he walked in on the Avatar kissing Mako. Fortunately, their friendship remained solid following the tournament semifinals. After the match, the team apologized for the divide that happened between them as a result of Korra, and agreed to stay banded together as they prepared for a challenging championship match.

Bolin had his shoulder injured in the middle of the match, and Korra healed it with her abilities. During this meeting, they agreed to remain friends and complimented each other, saying they were each "one of a kind."

After Korra returned from chasing the Equalists following their attack on the Pro-bending Arena, Bolin joined his brother in hugging her.

Pabu
"'Yes! Nailed it! He's so talented!' - Bolin flattered Pabu in 'And the Winner Is...'."

Bolin first met Pabu in the Republic City, rescued him, and made him as a pet. Afterwards, Bolin used him to play a series of pranks on Mako. When the team needed to raise money for the entry free into the Pro-bending Tournament, Bolin used him to perform circus tricks, but they only raised one yuan. Pabu understands Bolin very well, something that was demonstrated when the team was tied up following the Equalists' attack on the Pro-bending Arena. He gestured for Pabu to bite through the rope, which the fire ferret quickly understood, freeing them from their trap.