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.]

Comments

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

It's true! The muscles in your face lose elasticity as you grow older and sag into a familiar shape. Like your frown.

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[markofthewise]

There's a difference between frowning and a neutral expression, you know.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

You call that neutral? Mm, maybe the freezing has already begun! Someone should warn Suki.

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[markofthewise]

Oh haha. Hilarious. [He's finished with his sammich. Maybe he should go and end the indignity.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

It's good to have you back, Sokka.

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[markofthewise]

No, it's good to have you back. You were gone longer. [SO HA, he wins.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I was only on vacation.

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[markofthewise]

For two weeks. [And she could have been in danger!]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I said I had plans!

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[markofthewise]

Yeah yeah, I know. [He stands up, having finished. Here, another smile.]

Thanks for lunch.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

No problem.

And Sokka?

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[markofthewise]

Yeah?

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry. I'm your friend and I wasn't around to see you off.

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[markofthewise]

[... ah, he suspected as much. He puts a hand on her shoulder.]

You didn't know. Besides! It was better this way. I didn't want you worrying the whole time.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

But! I was off enjoying myself with Haruki and you could have gotten hurt! It's awful!

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[markofthewise]

Hey, sometimes bad things happen when you don't know it. Especially in a place like this. Me? I'm glad you were having fun. It's not like knowing you were here feeling miserable waiting would have made me feel any better about where I was. I mean, maybe if you were like... Azula or Yuber or something. In which case, yeah, knowing they were just as miserable would make me feel better.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

Hey, Sokka?

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[markofthewise]

[Now what?]

Yes?

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

You're a moron.

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[markofthewise]

[He is very offended by this. You can't tell because he's being hugged. Sadly enough, he isn't hugging back. He doesn't want to break her.]

Yeah, yeah.

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

I'll keep the smithy running smoothly while you're out.

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[markofthewise]

Thanks. And make sure Edward gets to work, too.

[He has a habit of... getting lost lately.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

He's had a problem getting to work?

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[markofthewise]

[Weird, right? Given he's literally across from the smithy.]

Um, well. You know how it is. Sleeping in... forgetting to show up. That kind of stuff. If he's over an hour late, just go... ask about him. Or something. [Edward's death penalty... is not a secret Sokka is supposed to share.]

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[crytearsofjoy.livejournal.com]

Sure thing! Huh, you'd think a guy like him would be more responsible about that kind of stuff...