Sokka the 48th -- [Voice/Action]

[markofthewise]

[After being sent home in his own bed, Sokka had slept in a bit, finally had some real food and then went to see Suki. By now, he figures he should check to see how things went. Thus, he has a message to leave.]

Well that was a lousy week. How's everyone else doing? Did I miss anything?

Oh and uh. I think I might have to take the week off from the smithy. Maybe longer. That goes for training too.

[... yeah, that should do. He'll hang around town acting just a bit odd. For instance, very gently and very slowly opening the doors to shops. He doesn't bother going to the smithy. He's mainly just trying to stave off boredom due to the fact he really can't do much of anything now. Stupid Malnosso.]

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[markofthewise]

[He waves a hand dismissively.]

Of course I did! What do you take me for, Winry? She was the first person I saw.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I-it was just an opener so I could ask you afterward how she was doing!

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[markofthewise]

Huh? Oh. Well um. She's fine. Missed me, obviously. [Unlike someone else he could name.] She's going to start up the Kyoshi Warriors here, I think.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

Oh? Is that a group she was part of back at your home?

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[markofthewise]

Yes. A group of warriors. That are girls. Dressed like the Avatar Kyoshi.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

An all girl group? That's great!

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[markofthewise]

Yeah. It's pretty cool.

[Silently he wonders how much trouble there would be if there was an all guy group. Nah, best left unsaid. Chewing is better.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

You don't seem so thrilled.

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[markofthewise]

[Oops, he perks up immediately.]

Oh, it will be great! It gives her something to do. I think she's been kind of bored around here.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I can see how that would happen. I wonder if she'll get anyone to join.

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[markofthewise]

Not sure. I mean, there's kind of a strict dress code to being a Kyoshi Warrior.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

It can't be too unreasonable if it's for a fighting group, right?

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[markofthewise]

Makeup. Over the whole faceup. Fortunately it's very tasteful and appealing. But a pain to put on. [...] I'm assuming, I mean. Since, you know, Water Tribe Warrior makeup is a pain to put on.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I don't know, Sokka. You sound a little too informed. Did you by chance lose a bet to Suki, once...?

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[markofthewise]

Of course not! Face paint is very common for warrior cultures, you know. I'd show you the kind my tribe uses, but the right kinds of paint aren't exactly here right now.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

Oh? And have you two exchanged application techniques, or are those secret?

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[markofthewise]

No. We have not.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

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[markofthewise]

[He hates you right now.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

You're forgetting to smile again.

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[markofthewise]

[He can! And does!]

No, now I am consciously choosing not to.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

If you keep making that face it'll freeze that way.

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[markofthewise]

[Or can he?]

There's not any actual scientific basis for that, you know.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

Oh no? Ever see an old man with a constant frown on his face because of wrinkles? You'll end up just like that.

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[markofthewise]

Or maybe it's because he didn't exercise his face enough! It takes more muscles to frown than smile. Maybe I just like the workout.

[This would be such a better argument if he weren't grinning at his cunning reply.]