02. ☄ Paying the Dues [Action/Video]

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[Sokka has been bumming around for far too long. He'd promised his sister he'd get a job, but all the sights and sounds have ensured that he's explored and explored, but only managed odd jobs.]

[Now he's a bit worried that he's taken a little too long, because he found a note, and while he doesn't recognize the writing, he's sure it's meant for

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[As Sokka ends the broadcast, Zuko peers over his shoulder at the note. While he wasn't the one who wrote it, he might as well have been.]

It's about time someone else pulled their weight around here.

Woo!

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[Grumble, grumble.]

I'm trying okay? Sure, I might have slacked off a little, but c'mon, this place is amazing! It's not hard for a simple guy like me to be impressed.

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"Simple" is one way of putting it.

[And before Sokka can respond--] Look, I'm sure seeing other worlds is great, but don't forget how we got here or why. We need to stay focused on what's important.

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[And now he's going to act like a slacker because it bothers you, Zuko.]

Yeah, okay, then why don't you help me? You've got friends here -- can you ask around and see if they need help? [Help a brother out, yo!]

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[grrrr.]

I can ask, though you'd better keep looking in the meantime. [He is not going to baby you by doing everything for you, Sokka. He's not Katara. :|]

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I am, I am! Look, see? [He shakes his little communicator at Zuko.] People are going to respond to my message any second now with a job, so cool your fireflakes, okay?

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Okay, okay! [His flakes are totally cooled. Maybe.] I just didn't want you to take this as another excuse to slack off.

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Another excu-- You act like I don't pull my own weight around here! [He may be spoiling for an argument here, so fair warning, Zuko.]

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Uh, Sokka? That's because you don't.

[Aaand Zuko shoots down the potential argument as quickly as that. Sorry bro, but it's true.]

So, you're not interested in going to school like Aang?

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Pfft. Why would I need school? I'm already a warrior and an adult. [As evidenced by his pouting face and crossed arms? Yeah, real adult, Sokka.] There's nothing left for me to learn.

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Uncle says learning is a lifelong process. Guess there's stuff even wise old men don't know.

[He shrugs. Your loss, Sokka.]

And honestly? Not that they teach that at school, but your swordsmanship could still use some work.

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Did you leave this note, then? Sorry if I disappoint you, oh swordmaster. [Grumble, grumble. Way to accuse his inappropriately, Sokka!]

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No, I'm just telling the truth.

[It makes Zuko realise he must be this annoying when he's being moody, sheesh. Maybe it'd be better if he left Sokka alone for now.]

I'm gonna head out to run some errands. You need anything?