markofthewise | Sokka the 57th

[Sokka has some messages to knock out of the way. He doesn't bother with a filter for the first one, mainly because he feels like being somewhat of a jerk and making light of Haruhi's ridiculous relationship with her 'minions'. In spite of that, Sokka's tone is pretty flat. There's no excitement here and it's pretty obvious through the message something is bothering him.]

Hey Haruhi, feel free to send Naoki over. He can do his thing now. [Oh wait...] Uh, after Leon takes a look over it, I guess.

[Wonder Woman // Locked]

Uh, hey Diana. Can I ask a favor?

[This last one he almost backs out of doing. But it's been a few days now and things haven't changed. Maybe this will help.]

[Filtered from Housemates (and Haruhi as an afterthought)]

So... hypothetically speaking, how do you make up it up to someone you really care about for something that really hurt them when what you did... there was nothing you could do about it?

[With things so awkward at home with Suki, Sokka has been spending less time there. It's hard to spend time with your girlfriend when she's still upset with you, but being polite about it. So this leaves him working at the smithy for longer hours, actually doing homework at the library, and once more taking part in his neverending quest to find a hat that really says Sokka to him. Through all this, he is accompanied by a certain cheeky lemur hanging around on top of his head, shoulder, or getting into things he shouldn't.

He will, at least, drag himself home for dinner. Delicious, awkward dinner.]

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[Weeeell, he considers that. The effort is appreciated, but he can see that backfiring on him rather spectacularly.]

It's not like I can just take it back. Aaaand I don't think she'd be too happy I couldn't figure this out on my own. [Nevermind that he's asking around about this.]

[ that immediately comes to mind. and she almost says it -- "but you're asking!" -- until she decides it's not a good idea.

quietly ]

Then say you're sorry, and mean it with all your heart. You have to show them that even if you don't know what it'll take, you'll do anything to to make it up to them. Anything and everything.

I guess it couldn't hurt to do that again.

[Okay so maybe his first apology wasn't extremely heartfelt. But it was sincere and he meant it.]

Again? ... didn't work the first time, huh?

Sokka... hang on.

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Listen... this sounds really similar to how I felt about Riku for a long time. And when it's something like this... I think all you can do is prove you really mean it and just be there for the other person for as long as it takes.

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[Oh, hello filter. And also, hello curiosity about mentioning Riku. There's an odd inkling of paste tense he's sensing there. But we're here for Sokka, not Xion.]

Yeah, that's kind of what Buffy said. Just keep doing what I'm doing. I just wish I knew how long it would take.

[ wince, though she shifts the journal so he can't see it. those are painfully familiar words. with a sigh ]

Sometimes you don't know. But ... pretty much until they feel better. Who knows how long it could take. You just have to hang in there.

It's not like I can't wait. I'm good at waiting.

[Story of his life, really. He's sadly oblivious to how close to home this may hit.]

It's just harder to do when she's right there.

[ okay. she's just. gonna set the journal down for a moment so she can hold her head in her hands. sheesh, what the hell did he do, anyway?!

it takes her a moment to gather her thoughts. so ... it's a girl, living in the same house as him (apparently), and it's someone he really cares about. and he upset her in a way he claims he could do nothing about.

how familiar.

but still ... Sokka is her friend, a good friend, and she won't jump to conclusions about what he may or may not have done. in fact, she feels a twinge of sympathy... she knows he has a rough road ahead of him. she finally picks the journal back up. ]

... no matter what, though, you can't give up. No matter how hard it is. You can't just say sorry... you have to prove you're going to make it up, even if it's really hard. That ... that should do it.

I guess that's what I've been going for.

[Kind of. He's mostly been opting for the space-giving. But it's not like he's dropped off the face of Luceti or anything. At least that's not how he sees it.]

Just, you know, avoiding doing anything stupid.

That sounds like a good idea. [ said with a small smile. ] I know you'll work it out, Sokka. You're a good guy! I'm sure she'll see that.

Thanks, Xion. [Really, the vote of confidence goes a lot further than the advice does. ~~Maybe that's all he was really fishing for.~~

But uh, he kind of wants to take the focus off him.] So about your swaxe....

Of course.

[ oh look, a topic they can both actually feel comfortable with! she lights right up. ] Yeah? What about it?

How's the prototype working out for you?

[He figures by now she'd have decided if it was what she was looking for by now.]

Great! It's like nothing I've ever tried before ... except the Keyblade, I guess. I've only had a few chances to practice with it, but I know it's just perfect.

[He'd normally be more enthused about this, but, you know. Circumstances. So he's probably a little too businesslike for this.]

Great. I'm glad it's working out. So does that mean you're ready to get started, then?

[His schedule is a lot more open now...]

Yes! Whenever you're free.

Just drop by anytime I'm there. With my part of the teleporter done, I don't have any big projects now.

The teleporter's done too?! [ OMG, SO EXCITING. you are full of awesome things today, Sokka. ] Cool! I'm so excited... [ heeeeee. okay okay back on topic. ] Um, I'll swing by tomorrow, then, if that's okay!

[Now if only Suki thought that!]

Sure. We'll get you started picking out the metal for your sword.

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