Sokka the 35th - [Action/Written]

[markofthewise]

[It had been an unusually quiet day at the Walton Avatar house. Last night they had all exchanged their good nights. This morning they had all had breakfast together. But when dinner came around, one of their number was conspicuously absent. Electing himself to go yell at their time-dislocated buddy to come and eat. He didn't suspect anything,

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[Action]

[markofthebrave]

[Katara peers over Sokka's shoulder into Roku's empty room. Her hands clench into fists at her sides.]

...oh.

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[Sokka glances back at Katara as he leans in the frame of the door. He doesn't know what to even say. This isn't like Zuko or Aang. They would see them again.]

... they won't stop, will they?

[Action]

[markofthebrave]

[Her voice is low.] Not until we all go home. Where we belong.

[And then she turns and hugs Sokka for a fierce moment - You're next, I know it. - and then turns and stalks away towards her room.

Her door slams shut. Several minutes later, and there's the sound of something heavy hitting the wall.]

[Action]

[markofthewise]

[He watches her walk away wordlessly, not comprehending what exactly it is she's thinking. It's not too far away from what he's thinking, though. That soon it's going to be just him, alone in Luceti. He collapses into one of the chairs at the table and stares up at the ceiling.

... at least he knew Roku had a good life to go back to. His thoughts are interrupted when he hears something breaking. For a moment, he takes a step towards her door. But then... changes his mind. He grabs his sword scabbard sitting beside the door, slings it over his shoulder, and leaves the house.]

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

[...well, shit. She hardly knew him, but that's gotta hurt like a bitch.]

I'm sorry, Sokka.

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

[Sokka sounds worn out, like he's just been swinging his sword at things for the last two hours. Which is exactly what he's been doing.]

I'll be fine. [It's Katara he's worried about.]

[Voice]

[mikangirl]

[Well, that's her second question.] How's Katara and Toph doing?

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

[He sighs.] ... about how you'd expect.

[Voice]

[chronica]

I guess this means it's my turn to get you the muffins, huh?

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

[Sokka tries and fails to cover up how exhausted he currently sounds.]

... you don't have to, Mayoi. [This isn't really the same. After all, Roku has a good life to go back to.]

[Voice]

[chronica]

[Yeah she hears that exhaustion. It's the same way she was sounding a couple weeks back.]

...Will you be okay then?

[Voice]

[markofthewise]

Yeah. I'm... sort of used to this by now. [Ah, the dangers of making friends.]

Written

[crytearsofjoy]

Do you want to take a day off?

Written

[markofthewise]

[He doesn't even need to consider it. Work or brood?]

No, I'll be at work tomorrow.

Written

[crytearsofjoy]

I understand. Could I ask you to help me with a project I have?

Written

[markofthewise]

[Get to work for the BATMAN? It's a good thing he's so down and writing, otherwise he might just squee a little bit.]

Of course. Anything you need.

[Written]

[boomchucka]

I'm sorry, Sokka.

[Written]

[markofthewise]

Thanks, Selphie.

[Written]

[boomchucka]

If you guys need anything, don't hesitate to ask.

[Written]

[markofthewise]

We'll be fine. [They just need a few days... or a week to brood.]

I heard it's your birthday soon. [And Selphie turning 18? Color him skeptical.]