markofthewise | Sokka the 63rd

[With things returning to some semblance of normality in Luceti, things are still... awkward at home for Sokka. After revealing Yue's fate to her, he hasn't really known how to touch on that issue with her. It's not easy telling your first love that you had to move on because she basically died. It wasn't fair to her. But there was no way of fixing it. Which is what brings him to Hiccup's house today in order that he might procure a dragon. For what purpose?

He and Toothless will be on the riverside, where Sokka will be fishing. Whenever he catches something, he'll take a moment to examine it, then toss it over to the dragon to quickly consume. Momo, who is unfortunately present for this, is mostly keeping his distance from the dragon while making many valiant attempts to rob Sokka of his bait. This trio can be found on the western side of the river, northeast of Building 5 where the wooded area gives them some sense of seclusion, even if they can be easily spotted from the other side.

Sometime during the fishing, he breaks out the journal to do some business.]

[Filtered to Shiki]

Hey, Shiki? Umm... so, ignoring the me acting weird part the other day, I have a question about the uniforms. It looks like Suki got more recruits than I expected.

[Filtered to the Kyoshi Warriors]

Hey, this is Sokka. I'm Suki's boyfri-err, fiancee. I know a lot of you already, but anyway, I'll be getting you guys your fans once I figure out how to make them. If there's any other requests for that kind of thing... just let me know. Seriously, weapons are my thing. I work at the smithy, so... I can probably make or find whatever you want. Really.

And uhh... don't be surprised if someone named Shiki contacts you about uniforms later. Cuz... that might happen. Maybe. Just a warning.

[Filtered to Brave Vesperia (and anyone working on the boat project)]

Shouldn't be much longer to get finished. A week, maybe? We can start moving all stuff through the teleporter at the end of the week and start assembling it at the beach. Just keep an eye out for a certain pirate. I think Jack might try to do something. He was umm... not happy about the being left out of the loop thing. Just so you know.

[Sokka has no public message to make beyond that. His housemates and co-workers can catch him on his way home or just contact him by journal, since he filled them in on his plans earlier. Or they can bug him while he fishes like everyone else. He'll be coming home just in time for a special surprise from Katara.]

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... I guess so, as dragons go.

[But paying no mind to that, he heads over to the display of katana blades. Hmmm... he needs something appropriate for Charlotte's size and strength.]

[She follows in beside him, leaning over to look at where he is once he starts to search. She really should... learn more. Oh well]

Here we go!

[He pulls down a katana blade that's lightweight, suited for her size and not too sharp. He gives it a practice swing, before holding it out for her.]

Tell me what you think.

[She takes it and then weighs it. A little... unbalanced- no, here. There we go. And now she makes an experimental swing.]

Hmmm.

[He watches and... well okay, probably gonna have to correct her.]

No no, hold it more like this. [He'll come around beside her, so as to slide her hands into the proper positions. He may get a little too close for comfort, but he's not really paying attention to that.] You'll get better control that way.

[Oh he is.

...There though. She only flushes a bit and nods]

Okay... so like that? It's two handed?

Exactly. Once you get better and get stronger, you might be able to use it one handed, but it's better to start out this way.

Mm! Okay, I guess I'm just used to seeing Teppei be so skillful... or, I was. [Adell uses a different sword when he demonstrated and Yuri is skilled too... man]

[He remembers her being skilled. It's kind of a shame he didn't try and get more of a demonstration out of her... In any case, now is a good time to give Charlotte her personal space back, so she can try getting a feel for the sword like that.]

Everyone's gotta start at the beginning. Give it a while and Suki will make a pro out of you.

Hee, you're really confident in her, aren't you, Sokka?

[And okay, now with him gone she strengthens her grip. This is heavier than expected, but now knowing how to hold it, she's getting a better idea. Hm. Another light experimental swing[

Of course I am. She gave me lessons when we first met.

[He'll just watch to see how she handles it. Not bad, not bad.]

If you want, I could find something lighter.

No... if it was too much lighter it might break easily, right? I'll just have to get stronger in for this sword.

[Or she assumes, anyway. She doesn't know a lot about swords but she figures light = fragile]

Not really, not if the material is different anyway. You'll just have a less powerful weapon.

Well... what do you think is better?

[Shifting the sword a bit in her hands]

Hmm... yeah, lighter is good.

[He considers the collection and... aha, this should work. It's not a very good sword, but adequate for training.]

[Okay, setting down this one she has now... and then she takes the lighter one- oh yeah, the balance is better on this already, she can feel it. She tries to copy that stance Sokka put her hands into again. Not perfect, but- swing]

Much better! You're getting the hang of it.

[Okay, swing and then she puts it back in the scabbard]

I think I'll take this one for now, okay?

Great. Once you get better, I can make you something custom, if you want.

I think I'd like that! [There's a short giggle before she shakes her head]

I hope I can get better though... I want to try.

Listen to what Suki says and you'll be fine.

[... maybe. He sounds more confident in her than he actually is.]

Mm. Between her and Adell, I should get it down soon enough, I think.

Well hopefully you'll never have to use it for more than practice. [But this is Luceti. And Charlotte's been here a long time. So it's only a matter of time, really.]

I hope so too. [But her tone betrays a bit she's sharing Sokka's sentiments]

Yeah.... [AWKWARD. Changing things up.]

Well, anyway, is there anything else you need?

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