Muse is Unhappy 2.0

[angle_on_it]

So, I've made a couple mistakes, huh? Well, so have you. Somewhere, someone's rolling their eyes saying, "What else is new?" But, hey, it happens.

We all make mistakes, we all hit rough patches, and eventually we all have to own up to the consequences. Trust me, I know. You do something, or say something, or think something you shouldn't -- a lot of that going around -- and once it's done, there's no taking it back. You might want to, but you just gotta own it.

Can't say I have a lot of advice on the right way to fix it or we probably wouldn't be here in the first place, but you know what? I can tell you the wrong way to handle it: Running away. [Hands up for an innocent gesture here.] I know, I know, we both need to work on that, but at least I can admit it.

I'm not a quitter, and neither are you. If you were, we wouldn't be associated. You work it out on your end, I'll work it out on mine, we'll meet somewhere around the middle.

Got it? Good.

Comments

[spats]

You've pretty much covered everything, Sokka. We missed you at the party, by the way.

[angle_on_it]

Thanks, Mako. Sorry I couldn't make it. Heard it was a blast, though.

[spats]

I'll fill you in sometime, no worries. I'm — we're here if you want to talk.

That makes me sound crazy.

[angle_on_it]

[ruefully] Something tells me we've all got to be a bit crazy to be here at all, but you won't see me complain.

Really, though, that's real nice of you... both, but I think that at this point, actions speak louder than words.

[spats]

It's not like I'm going anywhere, hit me up when you're ready.

[angle_on_it]

Thanks, I'll remember that. Same to you, if you ever need it.

[spats]

I'm fine, making sure Bolin isn't too stressed is taking priority right now.

[angle_on_it]

Yeah, that's stress enough, I'm sure. Wish he wouldn't have had to see all that, but he did good out there. I owe him. Really, I owe all of you guys, so if there's anything at all I can do... [You get the picture, right, bro?]

[spats]

[ Nods. You're gushing, bro. ]

He likes you both a lot. Being around when you're needed is just something friends do, Bolin would say the same thing.

[angle_on_it]

[Spirits, could you be better siblings? Sokka's not jealous, mostly just impressed.]

I saw you two were sparring. Really entertaining to watch. Good way to blow off a little steam? [Okay, so that phrasing he got from Adstringendum, but it seems apt.]

[irohdisboat]

I believe you have the right of it, Master Sokka. [Even if you are younger than him at this point, he's to used to being distant and formal until given permission to relax.] I'm sure you'll work it out, and my mun is crossing her fingers for you as well.

[spats]

We both needed it. Jet offered to help, but ...

[ He was very Jet-like about it. 8|a ]

along with hugs and good wishes. <3

[buntails]

Sokka... I don't know what happened exactly, but I'm behind you and your mun all the way! [Have a quick, hopeful smile.]

I'm sure you can make things better.

[angle_on_it]

[Sokka takes a moment to confer with his mun, so when he comes back he at least knows who you are, Iroh. Just the name garners a fond smile.]

That means a lot, thank you. You're, uh... part of that future crowd, huh? I-- [There might be a bubbling of a giggle in here.] I like the name your mun chose.

[angle_on_it]

Right, right. [Sokka certainly knows Jet well enough to see where that's going.] He's good at helping... as long as everyone knows the stakes to start. And he cares about Suki, so I don't think he'd make trouble at a time like this.

Thanks, bb. <3

[angle_on_it]

Thanks, Usa. I... miss you a lot, you know. I'm glad we can at least keep in touch this way.

[irohdisboat]

Yes, sir.

[He bows a little.] General Iroh II of the United Forces Navy. A pleasure.

I...suppose it is growing on me. She believes herself clever, my mun. I try not to encourage her.

always <3

[buntails]

Me, too. There were hard times, too, but we had a lot of fun together.

[angle_on_it]

[Such a young General. Sokka won't assume royal blood (after all, who wouldn't want to name their son Iroh, noble or commoner?) but he's got a strong inkling its there.]

Sokka, of the Southern Water Tribe... as you know. Apparently. [He tips his head, too.] And lemme tell you, if being clever's the worst offense, you might not be so bad off encouraging your mun. Clever isn't as easy to come by as you might think.

<3

[angle_on_it]

Seems like hard times are all that's been had lately. Except... well, I finally gave Suki her betrothal necklace. [He's pleased about that.] But she asked me first. Kinda dropped the ball there.

[buntails]

But as long as you both want to be together, it's alright, isn't it?

[angle_on_it]

Yeah. No complaints from me about that, I promise.

[irohdisboat]

So she claims. She's...it's hard to explain with out seeing it.

I do like her. Strange sense of humor and all.

[He won't out and out say it, but if asked admit to it...just don't say he has his command because of his family. He's just that big of a BAMF.]

[buntails]

Hey, Sokka... If you want to talk about what's happening, I'll listen.

[angle_on_it]

On the bright side, a strange sense of humor is definitely something that's not common, so it's good you can both handle it.

What's it like to be a general? Do you actual get to do battle, or do you spend all your time commanding the troops?