markofthewise | Sokka the 17th

[So after going around breaking hearts and fighting evil demons, Sokka has found a new hobby to get his mind off of how annoying Luceti can be. That hobby? Cooking!

Surprisingly enough, despite the fact he's used the smithy as his personal kitchen for the past few days, Sokka has managed to complete a batch of eel jerky (or rather, a dish of mán xiāng consisting of salt cured eel) that actually doesn't taste absolutely horrible. It's nothing exceptional, but it is rather tasty. He's set out a plate of the stuff in the smithy, along with some vinegar bowl in a display that looks nowhere near as nice as this picture. At the very least it looks edible. Anyone who for whatever reason decides to drop by the smithy today are more than welcome to try some of Sokka's latest cooking experiment. Otherwise he's going to be inviting people over the journal.]

Hey Sanji, Brook! I finished the eel jerky I told you about. If you want to drop by you can have some. Anyone else who wants some can drop by too, but it probably won't last long if everyone does, though.

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Well you could always join us for dinner from time to time, if you miss it! [Sure the house has a bad track record - they manage to have visitors over safely every once in a while!]

The way Sanji described it, I'd be risking the loss of a few fingers if I did.

Nonsense! All you need to do is guard your plate and finish your meal as quickly as you can, if you're interested in thirds! [And play tug of war with Luffy over the meat every once in a while]

Is it acceptable to bring a machete to the table?

Zoro-san brings his swords, so I don't see why not! [Rummage, rummage, rummage]

Well I'd hate to just invite myself over... [So you should do it for him.]

But you wouldn't be, seeing as I just suggested you join us. [Duh. Didn't you hear him earlier?]

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I mean, hate to invite us over. You know, Katara and Toph. And Zuko, wherever he is.

Oh! Well they can come along too, then! And I actually haven't had the opportunity of meeting Zuko-san yet. You said he was a firebender, yes? [Thinking] I would assume that that's similar to what Toph-san does with the earth, but with fire instead.

Right. And Katara does the same thing with water. And I... hit things with a sword.

[He remembers 8[ ] There's nothing wrong with that! That's what Zoro-san and I do, after all! [Pulling out a sword to inspect. Hmm... not bad.]

Speaking of which, you were pretty impressive out there with those Aku things.

I've been a swordsman for most of my life now, so I would hope so! Ah, even if I'm already dead. Yohohoho! But oddly, being a skeleton has actually improved how effective I am in battle. I can move much quicker than I used to now that I'm just bones. It isn't much of a trade off, but there's that at least!

[A few practice swings] And what of you? Of what I saw in that fight, you seemed quite talented yourself!

I guess skin and muscle and organs would slow you down a bit...

Do you think so? I've had a few different teachers. I like to mix up my style, a little.

If you're style of fighting differs from the way you were taught, it's typically a mark of good swordsmanship! Creativity makes you a less predictable opponent.

I'd definitely like to think that's the case. It's what Master Piandao said, anyways.

I take that he's one of the teachers you mentioned? [Sheathing the blade. This one should do.]

That's right. [He peers around to look at the sword.] Oh, you picked a good one.

I thought as much! It will certainly do for now. [Even if it can't double as a cane]

But yes - you should tell me more about him someday, Sokka-san. I imagine that you must have learned a great deal from him. [Judging by how respectful Sokka sounds talking about him, anyways]

Oh, of course. I'll tell you all about him. [And how I learned everything the greatest swordmaster in my world can teach in uh... an afternoon?]

[An afternoon where Sokka doesn't have a bunch of people coming to his shop 8]b ]

I look forward to the tale! Now I should probably be on my way - I'd like to get some practice in with this sword, in the case that I'll actually have the need to use it.

Well in that case, see you around, Brook. [And he'll go back to doing his own thing.]

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