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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[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.]

[He leans back as well. Quiet at first.]

I know how you feel. About wanting a family.

I know... I know it's stupid to try and have one here, but... that doesn't stop you from wanting it, right?

It's... tempting sometimes. I've been here so long, right? I could be here another five years. Or ten. Or twenty.

Mm. And because the people who are here more than two years seem to be the ones that stay the longest. Maybe something will go wrong, and people will stop going back all together?

... I'm not sure if you're trying to be optimistic or pessimistic.

Does it matter?

I don't know. [He glances away.] Did you hear that baby announcement awhile back?

Baby announcement?

I think her name is Milly? She's pregnant. The first time anyone here has been pregnant since... I guess Judith. First time it's happened since I've been here, anyway.

Oh wow.

[A nod.]

It's... weird. I'm kind of jealous. But I feel bad for the kid. It'll be all happy now, but the moment one of them disappear...

[Heck. He remembers how awful it was when Elicia lost her mother. And then her father.]

Yeah. This place isn't exactly ideal for raising children, but I can't blame someone for wanting a family.

I won't lie to you, Winry. I think it would be easier sometimes if I didn't know the option exist.

Yeah?

Well, I mean, I have Suki, right? But even the idea of getting married is... it seems crazy sometimes. And other times, crazy not to.

It has to be hard, avoiding being a parent even if you want to be.

Well... honestly? Without dad here, it wouldn't feel right anyway.

Really?

I don't want any kids I have to grow up only hearing stories about him.

Oh, right your kids could have more than that.

[... and then he realizes how insensitive that is.]

I didn't mean it like that. But. You've got family there still, right? Don't you want Pinako to see your kids? Or Al?

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