[ He might be trying real hard to not look so sheepish but Kya can see right through that attempt. She reaches out to rest a hand on his shoulder, squeezing lightly. ]
[A little contact is all he needs, and before he can even reply, he's got his arms wrapped around his mom and his face buried against her. His voice comes out muffled, quiet, full of emotion.]
...it's been so hard for everyone since you had to go.
[ In return her arms wrap around him. Kya holds him close, arms squeezing in reflex at how soft his words are. ]
Keeping your sister alive was important. She was the last remaining waterbender to our tribe. I trust you've been living up to your brotherly duty and keeping a watchful eye on her?
I want you to know that I'm so very proud of you both. [ Kya takes his face in her hands and brushes a kiss to his forehead. He can't be too old for that either! ]
[He shakes his head.] I don't think so. I'm sorry -- I know he would have wanted to see you. [Of course, he's tilted his chin up some because being told that she's proud of him is something of a dream of his.] Don't take this the wrong way, mom, but I'm kind of glad its you and not him.
[He laughs, too, but it's a bit nervous.] I think you're more forgiving. Not that dad's not, but... [Well, he worries more about Hakoda's disappointment. He doesn't see Kya being that way at all.]
But... you're just worried your father might end up more disappointed than anything.
[ Kya nods, her expression now somber. There's a twinkle to her eyes still but she completely understands why Sokka feels how he does, why he's worrying. ]
After everything that's happened, Sokka, you have nothing to worry about. Everything will be all right, you'll see.
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[In this setting, he's not quite so awkward, but come game time? Expect a lot.]
What has you worried?
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[ You're so big now! Too big for hugs. ]
What doesn't?
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If it helps, I think you'll be fine. It's like a chance to catch up, right?
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[ Kya pauses to clasp her hands in front of her ...... mostly to keep herself from nudging her eldest. But she's smiling still! ]
...I hear from my mun that you've grown up to be a very wise young man.
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W-well, I-- I try, Mom. But it's not been easy. I spend a lot of time trying to decide how you and dad might do things...
Now we'll know. [Encouraging smile here.]
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[ He might be trying real hard to not look so sheepish but Kya can see right through that attempt. She reaches out to rest a hand on his shoulder, squeezing lightly. ]
Since when is anything ever easy, hm?
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...it's been so hard for everyone since you had to go.
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Keeping your sister alive was important. She was the last remaining waterbender to our tribe. I trust you've been living up to your brotherly duty and keeping a watchful eye on her?
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I have. I've been with her almost every step of the way. She'll be so surprised to see you.
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I can't wait to see her.
Will... your father be there?
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[ Kya nods, her expression now somber. There's a twinkle to her eyes still but she completely understands why Sokka feels how he does, why he's worrying. ]
After everything that's happened, Sokka, you have nothing to worry about. Everything will be all right, you'll see.
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[He gives her a nudge with his elbow.] See, you answered your own worries there. You knew the answer all along.
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I knew my mun was right about you. Sokka the Wise.
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I've really missed you, mom. A lot. I'm glad we'll get to see you again.
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