markofthewise | Sokka the 71st

[Today, Sokka starts out with some simple messages for the journal.]

I know this is pretty late, but... Luceti has a way of causing delays. I got a lot of orders two months ago and they're all finally finished. If you haven't already picked them up, then... well, you should do that. I think you'll be pleased. [ooc: if you want to assume they already picked this stuff up a while ago, that's fine too!]

So, now that it's nice and warm these days, how do people feel about... fishing? I just made my own fishing rod, so I'm thinking tomorrow morning? Fishing time. On the river, maybe. Or I could bring out one of the boats and head to the lake. Some company wouldn't hurt. As long as you're not the noisy kind. I uh, actually want to catch some fish.

20th

[For today, Sokka works his regular shift at the smithy. From morning until the afternoon, he's at the smithy. There's not much to do now that he's done, so he straightens things out, hangs out on the couch with an alchemy book in his face, or if he gets bored with that... he reaches for his fishing rod under the couch and does a few practice casts. If he thinks no one will catch him doing it. Winry wouldn't approve. 8|

In the afternoon, he'll be around House 56 in the front and back yard, with a can of dirt and pushing over rocks and stones looking for worms underneath. A good fisherman needs his bait, after all! And he wants to be ready for tomorrow!]

21st

[As soon as his sparring practice is over, Sokka sets himself up on the southernmost bridge in town. Sure, it's a little gloomy today, but still time to fish. He has a chair, he has a fishing line, he has a cold box to put fish in, and he has not shortage of snacks and drinks. About ten minutes into his fishing, he gets drenched. Watch as poor Sokka has to gather up his stuff and flee back home. Later when he has an umbrella, he dejectedly heads to the smithy to put in a few hours. And then a few more hours later at the library to do alchemy research. No fishing today. :(]

22nd

[After a rainy day and rainy night, Sokka wakes up to A BIG BEAUTIFUL RAINBOW. He'll try to rush through his morning training, that way he can head to the river west of his house and ready a canoe. With a clear sky above, he's going out to the lake for fishing. There's room enough for two, for anyone eager to join. Following that, he'll be out on the southern lake fishing, cooking fish on the shore for lunch, and enjoying a good solid day off. STRESS FREE.]

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A couple things, I guess.

Want to talk about it?

[He sets the fishing rod aside. There's room a plenty on the couch.]

[Well Sokka is her best friend...]

Are you sure you want to hear about it?

I'm pretty much obligated. The hazards of being friends.

[She sighs and sits down on the couch.]

Well I... broke up with Haruhi.

[........ bwuh.]

What, you did? Why?

I want... I want to get married, and have kids. She doesn't want that kind of thing.

[He almost says, "But you can't have that here."

But. He's been aware of this. And he understands that want. That desire. He wonders if it's worse knowing he could have it but forcing himself to pursue it no further.]

How did she take it?

She yelled at me. She said some hurtful things and pushed me to the ground.

I understand she was hurt- is hurt, but...

[... he feels bad for Haruhi. He really does. Oh man.]

She'll need time. She... takes a while to cool down.

I know. I... I'm worried, though.

Haruhi's tougher than she looks. She'll be fine. You did what you had to do.

So I just... I wait for her?

Unless you want me to talk to her. But. I don't think I'd be much help.

No, it's all right.

[He sets a hand on her shoulder.]

I'm sorry it turned out that way.

It could be worse. I just wish I could make it better.

Are you two still going to do your Sunday thing?

I thought we were, but since she hasn't spoken to me since our break up... I guess we don't have plans?

I don't know what to tell you. Do you think you should be the one to talk to her?

Yeah, but... I think I'll give her space. pressing it might make it worse.

[He nods.]

I guess... that's a good idea.

I- I... I don't know what else to do. If she never speaks to me again, I-

I've known her the longest out of everyone here.

She will. You were friends first, right? So you'll still be friends.

Yeah.

[Winry sinks into the couch hoping Sokka is right. She didn't want to date Haruhi anymore, but... but she couldn't bear the thought of being hated or shunned by her.]

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