So Aptly Named: Homeless

[angle_on_it]

Okay, so I know I was pretty ticked about everything before, but... I'm ready to go home now, mun. I miss my family and I miss my friends. They need me, okay? And I'm not doing anyone any good here.

Maybe we can make a deal or something?

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[ex_tessen852]

Sokka? What are you talking about?

[angle_on_it]

[Oh, hey, Suki. Have a warrior slumped against you.] Finding a place, I guess? I don't know. Not a place-place, but somewhere I can call home.

[ex_tessen852]

I don't know if you can call any of the places here home...

[angle_on_it]

I don't know if I can either. Especially from here. [A nudge.] How're you holding up?

[ex_tessen852]

[A soft smile.] I'm holding up. Nothing to really talk about other than the fact my mun wants to send me to every game it seems.

[angle_on_it]

Every game? That's... cruel. And nice, I guess? I mean, at least your mun wants to spread around your greatness? [Or something.]

[ex_tessen852]

[A chuckle.] I'm not that great.

But, this is about you, remember?

[angle_on_it]

[Shuffling.] Guess so, yeah. I just miss everyone. I miss you.

[ex_tessen852]

You know that I'm not that far right? I'm always here if you need me.

[angle_on_it]

Yeah, but you're busy. I wouldn't want to keep you from the people who legitimately need you. [A tentative smile. He knows you're probably doing more than the average person, Suki.]

[ex_tessen852]

Do you need me?

[angle_on_it]

I'll always need you.

[ex_tessen852]

Then I'll be here for you too. And, I want to be here for you, Sokka.

[abitofawildman]

You'll let me know if that bartering thing works, won't you?

[angle_on_it]

It usually doesn't, but... yeah, I will, if anything comes of it. Kinda hard when the mun holds all the tiles, right?

[hotheadedsavior]

[Korra recognizes Sokka's attire - he's Southern Water Tribe! And - the boy seems familiar but she can't quite put her finger on it. Hmm.]

Why were you angry to begin with?

[angle_on_it]

I know, Suki, I know. You're just about perfect. And I only say "just about" because we never did get a chance to get married.

[ex_tessen852]

[Her smile quickly fades.]

I'm so sorry, Sokka.

[angle_on_it]

[Hey, sistah from another mistah. Sokka offers a nod, even if he's having trouble not pouting.]

Because my stupid mun thought it was okay to take me away from my family and friends in the first place.

[angle_on_it]

Hey, hey... [He takes her hand and gives it a squeeze.] Don't look like that, okay? We've got a whole huge, super-big future ahead of us. You and me. Me and you.

[ex_tessen852]

I know. But I still feel guilty for leaving you.

I guess this is kinda my fault, isn't it?

[angle_on_it]

Not even close, Suki. There's no one to blame -- some things just happen. There isn't always a good reason for it.

[pinkaura]

[Hey look, Sokka! It's your favourite person in the whole, wide world!]

You know, being angry or sad is just the worst for worry lines. You're totally going to have a break out!

[hotheadedsavior]

[Korra's face falls. She remembers - even if it is only in blurry memories - how it felt when she was first taken by the White Lotus to start she Avatar training. Leaving her mom and dad behind had been traumatic for the four-year-old. Eventually, she had come to terms with it but she could still understand that pain.]

I'm sorry your mun did that. I'm sure they didn't mean to make you so upset.

[She takes a seat next to Sokka with a sigh.]

My name's Korra. What's yours?

[abitofawildman]

[He sighs dramatically, running his hand through his already wild hair.]

Tell me about it. Not only does my mun hold all the tiles, but they've the one who made them in the first place. At least until April.