Wang Fire - [Action]

[markofthewise]

[Today is a special day. The plaza, though still with a good amount of snow on the ground, is one of those places in the village where enough shoveling and foot traffic has removed most of the snow. Therefor somebody who was absolutely not Sokka saw an opportunity. By noon, a small one-person booth had been set up in front of the fountain. A sign above it reads "FREE ADVICE".

Sitting at the booth is a particularly distinguished looking Fire Nation man twirling his manly mustache and stroking a very refined beard. He certainly seems to know what he's talking about and he's casually greeting people as they go by in that deep, almost booming voice of his. Having stress? Don't know how to deal with your feelings? In love with someone but they don't know it?

Wang Fire is your man and his Free Advice Booth is open.]

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[monocled.livejournal.com]

[ The green eyed, monocle-wearing man doesn't even try to contain his grin of amusement as he sits. ]

Well, I suppose I'll get the obvious out of the way. Do you have any advice on how to get out of here?

[markofthewise]

Why that's an easy one. You simply wait. Or... [Conspiratorial whisper] Do nothing and be very boring.

looool

[monocled.livejournal.com]

Ahahaha. I see. Well, that is pretty much the advice I've received so far. I'm not sure if I'll take it under advisement just yet - you understand.

Is it a one-question-per-session sort of arrangement, or may I continue?

IT'S TRUE

[markofthewise]

Oh please, continue, my boy!

hence the lol!

[monocled.livejournal.com]

I have a roommate who is quite messy. How can I keep him from leaving beer cans around (and using those beer cans as ash trays) without breaking his arm as a reminder?

Re: hence the lol!

[markofthewise]

Very easy. Simply apply a layer of glue on said cans. When he retrieves them for drinking, they will be permanently attached to his hand, preventing him from holding additional cans or throwing them out.

[monocled.livejournal.com]

That seems like it could get rather noisy rather fast.

[ thoughtful ]

And I wouldn't be able to recycle the cans with a layer of skin on them...

[markofthewise]

You could also try drinking all his beer before he does, that way you are the one throwing them out.

[monocled.livejournal.com]

Now there's an idea. I generally prefer the harder stuff, though. Besides, if there's no beer at home he'll just go out and drink it, and that creates all other kinds of messes...

[markofthewise]

If he won't clean up his act even after the glue, you might just have to move out.

[monocled.livejournal.com]

Ahaha. It's not as if I haven't considered it.

But you grow somewhat accustomed to someone after awhile, and besides... I hate to think of him returning to the life he had before we crossed paths.

[markofthewise]

Then my friend, you must decide who is more important to you. Your friend, or yourself.

[monocled.livejournal.com]

[ He smiles, quiet and slow, the expression itself quite a surprise to him. ]

Selfish people end up alone, you know.

[markofthewise]

Well there you have it. Get your friend a nice new trashcan and some ashtrays. Glad I could help.

[monocled.livejournal.com]

[ laughing now ]

I was hoping you might have some sort of poison to use on him, or at least brainwash him into a new person... but I suppose you're right. I was on my way to pick up a few of those things.

[markofthewise]

I only give advice, not brainwashing. Another time, perhaps!

[monocled.livejournal.com]

[ still laughing a little ]

Perhaps.

[ So he stands, and offers a slight, polite bow. ]

Thank you.