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[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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[Hmm, he didn't see Katara come in yet. So they might still have some time.]

So, do you want to know about the filial magic stuff?

Yeah! Teach away.

[Sokka explanation is go. He takes a deep breath and assumes the kind of meditative position Aang always does, closing his eyes in the process.]

Well, the first thing you should know is that it's not like bending. It's not as powerful, but there are some useful things it can do anyway. Right now what I know how to do is create fire, gusts of wind, and manipulate electricity- err, lightning. But the way to learn it is to listen for these filial spirit things and they'll agree to teach you.

The easiest one to hear is Nala. So if you just become really quiet, you might hear her. They don't really talk though. You just kind of get... a feeling and then you'll know they're there. The easiest way to do it... is just to meditate. You can't miss it then. It can get pretty boring after awhile, but it's worth the time spent.

So it doesn't involve your chi?

[He has to think about that. He really isn't sure.]

I don't think so, because anybody can use it. Even people who wouldn't have chi. [... like robots, for instance.]

There are people who don't have chi?

Yeah. Actually I've met someone here who isn't even human. They're... a machine. An android, or something.

Woah... Weird.

[He nods at that.]

Definitely. Anyway, want to try listening? You probably won't get a whole lot on your first try, but you should probably feel something.

Alright.

[Sokka will do the same. Not making any sound at all. Not a sound.

Certainly not any loud stomach growling.]

The spirits sound hungry.

I think we made contact with Grumblus, the Spirit of Dinner.

Oh Grumblus, please bestow on us your infinite appetite.

[Sokka snickers at that. Yeah, they aren't going to get much of this done, are they?

((How do you feel about an unamused Katara showing up?)]

[And so, after finding that her brother was both keeping secrets from her and being impossible with his 'bang on top of the roof at night time skills,' and a frustrating encounter with Haruki, Katara returns to find her brother... off the roof! Yes!

...with Ty Lee. Fantastic.

She tenses.]

Sokka, Ty Lee. This is a surprise.

[Explain. Now.]

[Sokka's eyes pop open. The laughing also ends as he glances over in Katara's direction.]

Oh, you're back. How was your walk? [Damn you Sokka and your much improved mood.]

Hey Katara~

It was fine. What are you two up to?

[Sokka gets to his feet. He's smart enough to realize there's no point staying outside any longer.]

I was showing Ty Lee how to contact Nala. [He scratches the back of his head.] Wasn't doing a very good job. Usually I can't get that spirit to leave me alone.

Yep, he was teaching me stuff.

Well, that was nice of him. Especially since it got him to stop banging on the roof.

[There's this lovely feeling of isolation that comes when you catch someone that you love doing something that they know that you don't approve of - and when you do discover them, you see them moving to defend someone else instead of listening to you. And then there's that feeling that comes when you feel distinctly unwelcome. It's bitter like bile in the back of your throat. On top of everything else tonight, Katara's not planning to stick around and experience more of it.

But she pauses before going inside - because something's not right here.] What brought that on? You're not hurt, are you?

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[Already Sokka is moving to follow her in.]

Nope. I did run into Batman, but he turned out to be an okay guy. [And with that he shrugs. He can tell Katara is being remarkably calm by this, but he can only imagine what the thought bubble above her head would be like, were they still around.] Anyway, I offered to teach her. I've already been meeting with Xion and Misaka to help them out. [He puts on a classic Sokka smile.] I'm like some kind of Sifu Spirit Guy now.

Well, I guess I'll see you around.