markofthewise | Sokka the 11th

[Tap tap.] This thing on?

Right, uh, a few things. First off, Toph, I got that thing ready. Took me longer than I thought it would, but I've got it at the smithy. Meet me there!

Zuko, if you decide to cook anything, watch the countertop! I don't want you crushing our new house guest.

So Winry, would you like to have Firebender A? I'd give you Firebender 1 instead, but I'm kind of partial to that one. In any case, I think my days as a Firebender are over. That really gets redundant when you say it so much. No wonder Azula was so crazy.

Let's see, am I missing anything... Wait! People can hear me still! Err... hey everyone. Sokka here. Don't mind me, I'm just... hanging out and doing my thing, that's all. Life goes on. But uh, in case you guys were wondering, it's less than a month until my birthday. Something to think about. I know I'm forgetting something here...

OH! RIGHT! Emil, I have your order done. Paru, how many of those prop swords did you need? I've got like, five of them, is that enough? Uh, Nash, the prototype on yours kind of uh... went to pieces. So I'm starting over, but I'm gonna get it right this time! Honest!

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Oh, I guess I'm done here. So uh... yeah. That's it. [...] How do you turn this thing off... [Finally there's the sound of the book just closing.]

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It's sound advice. After all, nothing ventured, nothing gained. But there are two things that stick out, to me. The first, is that you're relying on the power-dampening effects of the tunnels, which is something you didn't create, nor completely understand. You're relying on the Malnosso's designs here, whether you like it, or not. And the second, is, they brought us here for a reason. And that reason involves keeping us in their prison, not prisons of our own devising. I have good reason to believe they're planning something, and that we'll soon see our situation change because of it.

It's good to take risks. But it's also nice to know the risks that you're taking.

So what would you propose we do?

[He sighs.] You misunderstand me. It's a good plan. You just shouldn't count on it being a permanent solution. There's no way to plan around the Malnosso, at this point. But keeping Yuber at bay even temporarily is a worthwhile goal.

If you want to lure him, I don't believe he will attack those without the means to defend themselves. That's just a guess, I haven't had much opportunity to test the theory.

As long as it's longer than a week, then I suppose it can be considered a success. As for the bait... I think the Strawhats can handle that part. I still need to go over the plan with them to figure out what everyone's part will be.

He's not very difficult to goad, as he's rather in love with bloodshed. I think his senses might be keener than a humans, so you might want to take special precaution with the person springing the trap.

So someone subtle... but not too obviously clever. I guess that rules you out.

Hah hah. He knows I'd never go out of my way to goad him, and he's also got no real reason to chase me. I'm no one special, by his way of measuring.

Yeah, there's that too. And well, he's never even met me, so...

Ask your friends with the vendetta. He'll teleport if he feels he's outmatched, so best to keep the party small.

Right. There's still a lot of stuff to work out.

But you're pretty good at that.

Well I do try. [Sokka kicks up his feet and relaxes.] So, what do you think of the place? Not too bad, right? [Thanks to Zuko being around and some recent incidents, the place is actually somewhat clean. Amazing, right? Too bad the walls are still purple.]

[Well, that was a change of topic.] You're asking my opinion on the decor? I'm not really that picky, despite my upbringing. Or maybe because of it, I'm not exactly sure.

Mostly I was talking about our new couch. It's a lot better than our old one. Much more comfortable too.

Who did you get to help you move it?

Guybrush helped me. I traded him my old couch for some rum.

You? And rum?

Hey, I only needed it for fuel! I didn't have any. Okay, maybe a little. It was nasty.

It's something you get used to, after a while. If you keep drinking. And there's no need to keep drinking.

I don't plan on starting. Frankly I think lamp oil would taste better.

Not really. It leaves behind this slippery feeling in your throat.

Speaking from experience?

Don't I always?

I am forced to remain decidedly skeptical.

That's probably a good thing.

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