markofthewise | Sokka the 76th

It was an adjustment. He didn't much like that he was now single. He hated even more the circumstances that led to it. But after this long, Sokka owed it to himself to put himself back together and make some sense of his life. Or at the very least, try and be a little upright for the sake of his friends. After burying himself in work for the past few weeks, it was time for some sunshine. As sunny as it could be in January, anyway. So while he's out, he's not exactly chipper. But he's trying his best to not look as somber and cranky as he has the last few weeks.

Today, he's out with Foo Foo Cuddly Poops, the tiny Saber Toothed Moose-Lion cub he received for Christmas. The little beast is getting a bit bigger now. His little horns are protruding more and he was growing consistently. The little thing could fit on Sokka's head before, but not anymore. He was just shy of being the size of a beagle now. He'd already been bigger than Sokka remembered when he received him on Christmas. Having seen the mother, he knew Foo Foo would only get bigger. He also couldn't leave Foo Foo at home, since his teeth were coming in. Which meant he was chewing up anything he could get his paws on. Not to mention he was hardly housebroken. So this is why today, Sokka was going to the grocery to explore the diet of moose-lions so he could carry it all back in bulk. Which is why he also had an unseemly large bag. He suspected, before long, he'd have to start using a wheel barrow.

At the grocery store, the two explore a variety of foods they both like. Fruits and meat. It seems Foo Foo has a similar appetite to Sokka.

While he's off in one corner letting Foo Foo got to town on a basket of apples, he hits up the journals.

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So. How exactly do you teach an animal not only to stop chewing on your valuables, but also to do their business outside? You know, without actually keeping them outside all the time. [A pause as he looks over at Foo Foo.] At least while they'll still fit in the house.

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I made a deal with the universe that I wouldn't eat him.

I don't care about any of that. I eat meat, too. I just don't eat pets.

[She's just going to move on.]

You have to scold your pets when they've done something wrong. Make it very clear you're upset with your pet. Have you tried that?

Of course not! He's just a cub! And he does this... thing whenever you get mad at him. It's impossible to stay mad at him. Trust me, I've tried.

No matter how cute he is, you've gotta let him know how you feel! That's the secret to any relationship with a pet.

I guess I have no choice. He won't really listen to me when he's fifteen feet tall...

[The sad thing is that she doesn't even blink at the idea of a pet being fifteen feet tall. She has an alligator occupying one of her bedrooms.]

Mm, that's right. You'll both be happier in the long run if you raise him right while he's young. How are you handling his pooping?

[Aaaand now it's weird.]

Uh. I just. Take it outside. Afterward.

You should try taking your pet outside before.

Well it's not like he comes with an alarm for when he's about to do it!

No, but you should be letting him outside regularly and watching for that kinda thing. If that doesn't work, try designating a place for him to use the restroom inside, and then move that place outside. He should figure it out.

I do all that! He just likes doing his business in the house. He probably gets too cold to do it outside. I can't blame him. I don't want to do my business outside either. It is winter after all.

If you can't be firm about it, then you're gonna have to use a litter box or somethin'!

A little box? I don't think that's going to work.

Maybe I should just do what Nami suggested...

What did Nami suggest?

Kicking it.

Don't bully your pets.

Hey, it wasn't my idea.

You shouldn't kick your pets, even if someone else tells ya to.

But should I not kick my pets because someone told me not to listen to someone who told me to do just that?

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Don't kick your pets!!!

How do we feel about shock therapy?

That's not okay, either! Are you done yet?

Haruhi suggested tossing.

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