04. Eulogy [Video/Action]

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[Sokka had been thinking long and hard -- something that generally didn't work out positively for him. In this case, however, long thoughts on the matter seemed entirely appropriate. He had the time, and the thoughts weren't leaving despite his best efforts to focus his attentions elsewhere.]

[Zuko's death was hitting him hard. So many questions

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[buntails]

[For once, Usagi is on good public behavior: She sits quietly, keeps her eyes on Sokka, listens attentively.

This is hard for her, which is perhaps a testament to the importance she places on not only honoring the dead, but on what Sokka needs to let himself grieve and heal.

Nonetheless, she remains quiet and still, calm and reflective. So many names on the tree, so many mourning, so many remembrances. Why, Adstringendum?]

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[Finished with whatever thoughts he's going to share, Sokka decides to stop by and see Usagi.] Hey, uh, thanks for coming -- it really means a lot.

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[To her, coming was entirely natural. She knows Zuko, and knows his friends, and she'd be here to honor the former and support the latter no matter what. She smiles up at Sokka.]

I think this was a wonderful idea. We've gotten used to people returning. It's true that they do, but we shouldn't treat it that lightly.

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[He takes a seat near her.] Right. Removing ourselves that far from death over and over has to take it's toll. And when the time really comes? When someone really dies for good? Well, it would feel wrong to just brush it off because we're used to people coming back in this crazy place.

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[feel_nevermore]

[This looks like a ritual. A ritual Raven doesn't know but has not problem understanding. And she respects it. This is why she sits down, cross-legged, setting the PCD next to her. She closes her eyes and mutters some words under her breath in the old language of Azarath.]

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Raven... [Sokka wants to catch her before she cuts the feed!] I wanted to thank you. For taking care of Katara, I mean. A-and everything.

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[feel_nevermore]

[Raven opens her eyes, grabbing her PCD to look at him. She shakes her head.] No thanks needed, Sokka. Katara's my friend and she needed me. That's all there is to it.

[A small smirk.] I like the way you described Zuko. I think it fits him quite nicely. ...And you're right about death too.

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[angle_on_it]

[He offers a small smile in appreciation of her words.] Thanks might not be needed, but it's definitely deserved in this case. For all of that you've done. Anyway, I'm not sure Zuko'd be interested in all of this, but I'd like to think it was the right thing to do.

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[bloodseal_soul]

[Tears, silent tears. It's been a very long time since he's been to a funeral, but it hits very close to home.]

He'll be back. We'll carry on together.

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[angle_on_it]

You're right, we will. Together, right? Like family.

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[population_ctrl]

[He listens, the expression on his face one of distanced curiosity. The importance of the situation isn't lost on him, though, so he speaks a bit more quietly than he would under normal circumstances.]

On the other hand, in groups, there are more people to make mistakes.

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[angle_on_it]

Maybe. But if we all watch out for each other, I think we can avoid most of them.

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[population_ctrl]

A man of integrity.

[A pause and a tired smile.]

Your assistance was much appreciated, Monsieur.

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[angle_on_it]

[He tries -- integrity's important, after all!] I was very glad to do it.

[bunny_flower]

That is sweet of you, Sokka-san.

[angle_on_it]

Thanks, Unohana. I kind of felt like I needed to do something or I was just going to explode. Too much time and too many thoughts aren't always a great combination.

[bunny_flower]

As long as you find your own way to cope, Sokka-san.

[angle_on_it]

[A soft smile settles on his face.] This helped. I'm glad I went through with it.