[Fourth Wall!]

[markofthewise]

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	Sokka is still not exactly in the greatest mood. As a result, he's trying to just ignore the fuss and stick to the smithy. When he's not there, he can be found at home or maybe ducking into the wood.
	Logan is going to just ignore everything forever and be in the Battle Dome. Of course, the usual rules don't apply. Which means his Danger Room sessions are bound to be interrupted. Later, if he gets a chance, he'll try to find a seat in Good Spirits.
	Ganondorf has no use for these fools! Except maybe someone can be useful. Which means he does go into town and can be found in the plaza, watching intently as people come and go. Unfortunately he's starting to think they're all useless.

Comments

Sokka duh

[markofthewise]

[It's been so long, he doesn't even recognize Pakku's voice immediately. Which means he doesn't look up at the old man complaining.]

Look, don't touch. If you just got here today, don't take any of the weapons.

[grampakku]

[The voice itself sounds familiar - but he has trouble matching it to the face once he delivers a sharp glance to the speaker. He definitely seems to be Water Tribe, at the least, which is a welcome surprise.]

I didn't come here to pillage such low quality weapons.

1/2

[markofthewise]

[OH NO YOU DIDN'T. Sokka looks up and is about to go Water Tribe all over this fossil.]

Low quality! These are the---

[markofthewise]

GRAMPAKKU!?

[BAM. HERE COMES THE HUG. Sokka ain't so short or scrawny now.]

[grampakku]

Sok- oof!

[That unexpected hug is also certainly stronger than he remembers. And not quite so easy to shake off; so he opts to awkwardly pat on his shoulder instead.]

[markofthewise]

[It's okay, he pulls back. Wow. This is great.]

Wow, you're the last person I expected to see. How long have you been here? What's the last thing you remember? Do you have a tattoo on your neck? Is dad here? How's Gran Gran? Is your waterbending affected by the cap? Have you seen Katara yet? Hey, did you get a new haircut?

[grampakku]

[Ugh.]

Start. With one. Question.

[markofthewise]

Uh. Okay. What's the last thing you remember?

[grampakku]

We heard news of the end of the war after liberating Ba Sing Se. I've been meaning to congratulate you and your friends. I was only expected a much punier you.

[markofthewise]

I wasn't puny! I was just... okay, fine. I was puny. [He deflates.] So you came straight from home to here?

[grampakku]

[He just gives a curt nod at Sokka's admitting of his former puniness. Then Pakku waves a hand sarcastically.]

Oh, sure. I took the express road from Ba Sing Se to this unearthly village. It was very scenic.

[markofthewise]

I just thought... you know, maybe you'd been in another enclosure.

[He's not sure if this is better news or not. Better, maybe?]

[grampakku]

Another enclosure? This place is nothing but frustrating already. But that's irrelevant. Have you seen your grandmother anywhere?

[markofthewise]

[Ah. He looks a little down suddenly.]

Not in three years.

[grampakku]

[Pakku frowns, feeling a bit of actual sympathy.]

You've been here this long? [This place is so confusing.] That's a deep shame, but we'll find her soon enough. [And he offers a light smile.] Still, your growth is impressive. You're starting to look like an actual warrior of the Water Tribe.

[markofthewise]

[Is that some semblance of pride from his grampakku!?]

But I am an actual warrior. Of the Water Tribe.

[grampakku]

And you're finally starting to look the part!

[markofthewise]

... thanks? I think.

[grampakku]

[He gives a soft laugh and a clap on Sokka's shoulder.]

Don't think too hard, now. I am proud of all that I have heard of your deeds, however. Piendao spoke highly of you.

[markofthewise]

Did he? I mean, I know he said I could become his greatest student and all, buuuut, Zuko was his student too. And well. He's good.

[Okay, maybe Sokka is better now. But he hasn't forgotten how squarely Zuko beat him. Repeatedly.]