markofthewise | Sokka the 77th

[On February Twenty-Fifth, Sokka turned nineteen. On the Twenty-Sixth, he left on a routine mission to work as a mechanic on one of the Malnosso's three space vessels high up in orbit. There was no battle, this time. Just good honest work, people to relate to, and a small bunk to call his own. Seven days, just like that.

On March Fourth, one of the mechanics triggered a malfunction on the hangar doors. The crew quickly fled, just as the power went down. They needed to close the hatch leading to the hallway. But without power, it could only be closed from one side. The one about to be opened up into space. The hero, the stupid hero, closed the door. In those brief moments, he thought that maybe if he reached a Tyr Fighter, he could climb in one of those. He ran. Hard.

He didn't make it.

Today, he fell into the sea, nearly drowning, and was saved by the Avatar. It distracted him from what happened, but now that she was off exploring town, he had the chance to go in his room, get dressed, and collect his weapons. It was a good thing he chose not to bring them. They'd be out floating in space right now, otherwise. One thing was strange, though. He wasn't upset. He wasn't distressed. He could only look back on it and regret that it even happened. That was a week's worth of points he wouldn't be getting. Damn Malnosso cheapskates.

After a bit of cleaning up, he went to go approach this new day. He'd be gone from Luceti for two weeks. People would probably miss him. But his first destination was the smithy.

The only problem was that once he got to the smithy, he found himself looking at the walls. They were barer than he left them. People had been picking up some of the weapons he'd made. Well, that wasn't going to do. He wasn't running a charity here.]

Hey Luceti. Looks like I got back in time for the new feathers to roll in. I'm Sokka. Hope you guys are settling in fine! I run the Slash 'n Crash, the local smithy and weapon shop. I make most of the weapons here. I do take commissions if people want stuff. But since there's no money, just talk to me and we can work out a trade. No point in breaking your back for nothing, right?

Anyway, did I miss anything important?

[For the rest of the day, Sokka can be found at the smithy. Later he does about an hour of catch up work at the library, before going home to dinner. Remarkably enough, he doesn't feel like drinking today.

Today is a good day.]

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Eighty. Final offer.

[Hey, red Skittles are Loki's favorite. Its definitely worth a bow and some arrows. Don't be stingy, Sokka.]

I don't need Skittles!

Allow me to correct you.

Everyone needs Skittles.

I can get them at the grocery myself. Any time I want.

Of course.

But not only red ones. The red ones are the most delicious and juicy. And I have eighty of them. With your name on it.

The S does not stand for Skittles but for Sokka, you see?

I prefer blue.

[Not that he intends to take this deal. But really, he is not a red kind of guy. True blue, him.]

I shall arrange eighty blue skittles for you, Sokka. You have my word.

Hey, I didn't agree to those blue skittles. I'm just pointing out that you should be trading something I like, not something you like.

I prefer blue. Weren't those your exact words?

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They were. But I didn't say that I prefer blue Skittles.

You prefer blue things in general? Okay, I will comply with your request. It seems fair enough.

So what blue items shall I get for you?

[After all, he is kind of serious about the bow and arrows.]

Something blue, valuable, and not something I can just go get for myself. Anything coming to mind?

[Yes, a gem. But Loki wants Sokka to do more explaining.]

Absolutely not. Please elaborate.

Something you have, that I don't have, that I can't get by just going to pick it up.

Ah, this is a riddle. Mostly I am extremely fond of riddles, but today is not that day.

What is it that you wish to receive from me?

It's a bartering system! I mean, examples? I like tools, useful gadgets. I am fond of smoked meats that I don't have to make myself. Rare metals or rocks are useful for weapon making. I like blueberry muffins, but I already have a supplier. [Chin tapping.] How do you feel about barnacles?

I will provide you with smoked meats. And yes, I do possess a rock, but it is not mine. But I will make sure you will receive a good replacement.

Barnacles? My opinion about them is a neutral one.

Well, see, I have this ship, right? And it could stand to have some barnacles removed from it. And seeing as you have a neutral opinion on them, you might just be the guy for the job.

Of course. I shall remove those barnacles with utmost dedication

But I wish to see the bow and arrows before I will do so.

Fine. I have a bow and some arrows already here. You make your way over here, I'll give you a look.

No, no, no I do not want the bow and arrows that are already there. I want them customized to my needs.

[A sigh.]

But I shall come over to have a look at them.

[After that Loki closes the journal and goes out to pay Sokka a visit. He knows he's horrible at removing barnacles. He arrives 30 minutes later because getting Skittles at one of the shop is also important.]

Good afternoon?

[Sokka is at the counter when Loki arrives, having almost forgotten their conversation before. That and he hadn't really looked at Loki's picture.]

Hey. Something you need?

[...Oh, did he forget? Would that mean Loki could get out of scraping barnacles from vessels? Indeed!

He starts to saunter around the shop.]

I wish to take a look at your goods, dear salesman. Could you show me some, perhaps? I am sure we are able to strike a good deal when payment becomes an issue.

[Aaaaand then he speaks and that manner of speech is familiar.]

Oh. Right. You're the skittles kid.

[Ah, how unfortunate.]

I prefer Loki over 'skittles kid'. Loki will do fine.

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