markofthewise | Sokka the 26th

[It's a busy couple of days at the smithy for Sokka. Aside from the huge playground order, which is keeping the place running all day long, he has a few other projects to work on. His own private supply of Batarangs (the boy has gotta have a hobby or twenty), Smoker's Jitte, and hey, he even finished off that saw he was supposed to finish a long time ago for Edward's client, the Medic. It's amazing how much work a guy can get done when he doesn't want to talk to Raphael, because he's a jerk, and Winry because of soap opera-esque brooding. Well, Edward, at least Sokka still has you, you freakish mountain of a teenage boy.

He'll be home later for awhile after work, but then he'll be heading to the roof of the house. Why? Because it's time he got rid of that spotlight with the Batman symbol on it before it causes any unwelcome attention. Or at least, he needs to get the metal bat piece on there off. Too bad it's welded there. All that work to pry it off might cause him to accidentally turn the thing on a few times and illuminate a certain emblem in the sky. Oops?

Naturally of course, feel free to get up in Sokka's business at any point in the day. He also has his journal open, so he'll certainly speak up if his name is mentioned.]

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[Batman allows a certain steel in his voice to creep through. It's the voice he uses when he states something very matter-of-factly.]

You don't want to do that.

[He doesn't pull it out yet, but he keeps his hand steady. He keeps as bold a face he can, even though underneath he's freaking out. This guy knows how to cut a silhouette.]

... what do you want?

[Not amused, but he's level about it.]

You called.

[He casually glances over to where his journal is lying. Nope, it's closed.]

No I didn't.

[He frowns and narrows his eyes. Are you really that dense? He'll shoot a glance over to the Bat-Signal before returning his gaze back to Sokka.]

[Wait... the signal. The weird antennas on your head. Oh dammit Haruki.]

... you're Batman.

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What did you want?

[Have a hesitant laugh.]

Oh that. It's just a misunderstanding, that's all! I was going to take down the tra- I mean, spotlight. But [he walks over to it and raps his knuckle on the bat emblem] it's welded in there pretty good.

[Nope. Not amused. Especially at the word "trap" that almost came out of his mouth.]

...Changed your mind, then.

[Oh, he probably owes an explanation.]

I was led to believe you might be some kind of thief. I was going to lure you in with this, but after I found out you weren't a bad guy, I started dismantling the uh... yeah, the trap. I wanted to keep the spotlight, since it's... pretty neat, actually. I just had to get your logo thing off, that's all. I accidentally switched it on.

[...Well, that explains it. This boy works at the smithy. And he does at least seem to be being honest. So he'll continue to be stoic towards him rather than aggressive.]

What made you think that?

[Implying that he wants to know the reasons besides the obvious "he's a dude who sneaks around at night in all black and in a mask" sort of thing.]

[Well, as much as he doesn't like Haruki, he's not about to sell the guy out to... this guy. He might be a good guy, but... well, he heard about the Remnants. They weren't just beaten, they were killed.]

... I'd rather not go naming names. Let's just say someone thought it would be funny whether you clobbered me or if I actually managed to trap you. Anyway, I didn't realize that when someone took the thing Winry was making after she was kidnapped, that she made it for you.

[There's what he was looking for. The project was compromised, but only because Winry had been abducted. But it doesn't sound like he knew what the device did. He'd have to make sure later.]

She did. For her sake, do not spread that information around. Scum like the ones here would not hesitate to do her harm if they discover her as a potential threat.

[Sokka crosses his arms at that. You're the one who put her in that position first, you know.]

No one is more concerned about keeping Winry safe than me. I won't be telling anyone.

[Yes, and you increased the risk at sticking your nose into things you shouldn't have. And then making a giant spotlight with a bat symbol welded onto it. Way to be inconspicuous, Sokka.]

Good. ...If you suspect trouble, let me know.

[Sokka glances back at the spotlight and manages a grin in the face of Batman.]

I'll stick to the journals next time, I think.

That would be best.

[He turns around, preparing to leave.]

Oh wait! Before you leave!

[Sokka reaches down and pulls a perfectly ordinary Batarang from his boot.] I made this to replace the one I thought was stolen from Winry. It's not good for much, but it would probably make a halfway decent boomerang if you know how to use one. [Sokka has a lot better one though.] I figured you might as well have it.

[He turns around and accepts the batarang, inspecting it closely. ...that workmanship's pretty good. Maybe this guy can be of help too at some point. He'll slide that batarang into his utility belt.]

I'll put it to use.

Good. Sorry about the trouble. [He turns around to look at the spotlight.]

I'll make sure to get that thing off to. [And he turns around. This is where you DISAPPEAR.]

[And he does. Sokka might hear a pop, followed by the fluttering of his cape as he grapples toward the top of Community Housing 5. Once atop that roof, he spreads his gliding cape and glides off elsewhere into the village, disappearing from view.]

[Sokka only managed to catch the very end of that, seeing only a vague shape in the moonlight moving from the community building. Wow. Now that was classy.]

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