Talk:Bolin/@comment-70.129.23.185-20120428194134/@comment-24.231.156.10-20120429052045

In a way, I don't see myself as a devout Makorra shipper for LoK as I was a shipper in TLA- Kataang all the way- simply because I find the idea of Korrin more appealing. (I find that there is good probability that the show will head in direction of Makorra, but the little hints/instances and subtexts of Korrin- or maybe even unrequited affection on Bolin's part is a nice touch.)

I'm not holding my breath to see Korrin- Korra/Bolin -because it would mean going against the grain of pairings in shows/books/entertainment. It's quite expected for the lead female to end up with the lead male.

If anything, we see some bits of romantic spark bewteen Mako and Korra ("The Revelation" scene where they fall asleep next to each other and wake up to find it awkward) that shows there is some tension, which Korra certainly feels.

But then, just as I resign myself to see them eventually fall in love, I see Bolin (being is adorably sweet self) in giving a cupcake and rose to thank the Avatar in that openly affectionate, spirited way that makes me think of Aang's behavior around Katara, showing he (obviously) feels *something* for her. And Korra responds with a kind, silent smile, which shows she appreciates the gesture but doesn't think she deserves it. (Shown by her turning her face away.)

It would not be *too* farfetched to conceive of Korrin ship because when Aang eventually made it known that he liked Katara, she told him it wouldn't work initially, that he was too important and had other things to worry about, as well as the age difference. There were other love interests along the way for Katara that Aang became jealous of, and it wasn't until -much later -after her feelings for Aang deepened that Katara allowed herself to realize she loved Aang as more than just a friend and became slightly jealous when girls fawned over *him*.

But, with Bolin, the little signs he gives (in "Voice in the Night" after the gala he hangs his head in dejection once he realizes Korra will be missing another practice- also similar to Aang's sadness for Katara as well as Sokka's displays of misfortune) seem, to me at least, like little crumbs of subtext.

Bolin was the first to meet Korra and, in a way, save the Avatar by saying she was with him when she had snuck into the Pro-Bending Arena and then showing her around the place, which was like a new world to her.

(Makes me think of how Katara was the first to find Aang in the iceburg, and showing *him* around. Also, the slight age difference and behavior is also similar. Aang was silly, carefree and a little naive, with Katara being more mature and subdued, while also being older. Bolin's younger and naive, with Korra being hot-tempered and older, just like Katara.)

Of course, this is purely speculative at best, and I do believe the writers intend for Mako and Korra to be together. I, however, find the semblances between Korra and Bolin to be similar to that of Aang and Katara so much so, and hope for much more later in the series.

I am not holding out for Korrin, but it makes me kind of happy in a "hindsight" kind of way to see that affection between the Avatar and Earthbender similar to that of the previous Avatar and Waterbender.

If they keep Bolin's nature and relationship with Korra true, even if she is to get with his brother, I'll be happy. If they, somehow (shocking the audience factor and make the main female lead get with the main supporting male lead as opposed to the usual expectations in entertainment business...) I'll be estactic.

But like I said... I'm not holding my breath.