markofthewise | Sokka the 20th

[The whole Gaang is back together. So naturally it's good times all over again. Except Toph is still on bed rest and Zuko is still in very bad shape. And at the center of it is Katara, who despite his usual thickness for these kind of matters, even Sokka can't help noticing it. And so after some thought and consideration, some soul searching, lots of food, and a very enlightened walk where after kicking a rock, it bounced off a tree and caused him to fall off the bridge into the river, he decided it was time for Sokka to step up. That was yesterday.

So today, starting from this morning, Sokka has decided to play Team Dad for Team Avatar. Which includes keeping Toph from going bored out of her skull, Zuko from killing himself trying to move, Aang from doing something stupid like trying to ride a singing lion, and of course ensuring that Katara actually eats, sleeps, and relaxes. This means Sokka won't be going into the smithy today or anywhere else for that matter. It also means Sokka will be preparing the meals as well, which will be edible, if not exceptional. He'll even clean up the house! And ~~ruin~~ do the laundry!]

[Filtered to Winry and Edward 70%]

I have important stuff back home to deal with. You guys take care of the smithy. And uh, you guys probably should meet each other too. I guess that would be helpful. Ed? Winry is the blond, quiet girl working on the cool gadgets. Winry? Edward is the big guy with the huge sword. Have fun!

[Filtered to Chopper 70%]

Since Katara is going to be busy today, do you think you could come over sometime today and check up on Zuko?

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[Zuko thinks he's following what Chopper is saying. This bit that really makes sense is that it's going to help make him get better sooner. He feels kind of bad that he's stuck in bed having other people look after him.]

Okay... Sokka is a whole bucket really needed?

It's fine. [To answer both questions. He motions for Zuko to lie back down, then reaches for a towel and squeezes the excess water back into the bucket. Nurse is free to help him apply them to the affected areas.]

He'll need these compresses at least once a day. Stop if his skin starts getting irritated, and be sure to wash them after they're done.

[His nose twitches in thought. He looks hesitant to give his next opinion.] I...don't know a lot about healing magic, but maybe you should stay away from trying to heal the infected areas for now. Infection is caused by bacteria, which are alive - if they're affected by healing magic, it might reverse everything we're doing to kill them.

[Sokka will do as he's told and apply the towels as needed.]

Maybe I should we writing this all down... Do you think the same applies to bending? Anyway, Katara has been focusing her efforts on the uh, internal stuff caused by Aku's lightning.

[And that stings so much Chopper. Zuko is going to hiss in pain as the towels get pushed onto the infected cuts.]

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