savedtheworld | Book 16: Drained [Voice/Action]

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[It had been easy enough to assume that Sokka had still been kidnapped - that he'd be back any day. It was worrying, but there was still the assurance of his eventual return. Except that eventually, his room was checked. And found empty. There wasn't even a sign of Foo Foo Cuddlypoops. It was hard to believe - when Aang had first gotten to Luceti, he had gotten used to Sokka being the man with the answers. And also a beard. He was like a big figure of the town. And now he was gone. Katara wasn't in a state to announce it herself, so Aang eventually did it. Making it quick and to the point.]

Hi everyone. This is Aang. I'm sorry to tell you all this, but Sokka has gone back home. I know we're all gonna miss him. I already do. But at least at home... the last time I saw him there, he was happy.

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[Aang spends some time over by the statue of Sokka's head located House 56, studying the image of his best friend. He tries to meditate and tries to imagine the inspiring words that Sokka would usually say. Because he's still afraid of being around other people. And right now, the people dear to him may need him more than ever.]

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Anise...? [Of course. It's easy to remember; the first time Aang had ever talked to Ion, it was to give him advice about how to deal with his friends who were arguing with each other: Arietta and Anise. Only now did he see that this was much more complicated than he had assumed.]

Nevermind. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to come across like that. I'm just saying that... It's possible. There have been times for me, too, when I've tried to do what I thought was best for the people I love, because I thought I knew it was best. Sometimes, it's been right. But other times... It hasn't. And it did make them hurt. Even when we're trying our best to look out for each other, we can still hurt each others' feelings. So we should do our best to make sure that doesn't happen.

I always do that. I always try not to hurt him...

Sorry. I mean... How do I not do that?

It's okay, Fenimore. You were trying to be considerate. But my friends... they're some of the strongest people I know. Even if they're not okay now... I know they will be. So... you don't have to feel bad about it, Fenimore.

It's okay, Winry. [He says quietly as he looks down at the table.]

I'm just going through something right now... but - but it's important for me to try to fight it. So... I do wanna be here, for you. If it's... okay with you.

Are you sure that will be enough? It doesn't feel right, to leave it up to writing.

I don't know.

Maybe you shouldn't. I mean, then you wouldn't be you.

And it's good to try. But talking things out... That can help even more.

Is not doing enough good excuse for doing nothing? Do what you can now. Worry about the rest later. The longer you wait, the harder it's going to be to get through to them.

I know better. Your world is no safer than mine.

Yeah, I think I get it. I'm... having a little problem too.

I don't know about your world, Raven, but I don't think that's right. Maybe you know about the war... but that's over now. The world's entering a new era of peace and balance. It's been a whole year without war. There was only one battle that almost started, but we stopped it without bloodshed. I don't know everything about the future... but I really think things are gonna be okay for us.

Really? Is - is it anything you wanna talk about?

[She's in no mood for a lecture, in Aang's gentle-offended voice especially. Raven turns her head and crosses her arms hard.

I want him back.

At least she manages not to say it out loud.]

Buttercup? He's really sweet, although he can be a bit standoffish with people he doesn't know well.

[ NO, HE IS AN EVIL CAT. AN EVIL CAT WHO HATES ALL PEOPLE BUT PRIM.

DO NOT LET HER ROSE-COLORED GLASSES WHEN IT COMES TO HER CAT FOOL YOU, AANG. ]

Yeah!! Meelo likes animals too, like Naga and Oogi...

[ ...He gets a curious look for the stopping, there. ]

Really? I bet me and him will get along just well! I'd like to meet him sometime.

Sure! You're always welcome to come over to meet him.

[ AND LUCY APOLOGIZES TO YOU IN ADVANCE, AANG. ]

I'll take you up on that sometime, Prim.

[WHAT ABOUT ME, I HAVE FEELINGS TOO.

AND

CAT ALLERGIES]

Stop by anytime.

[ ...DO YOU REALLY HAVE CAT ALLERGIES? ]

Thanks! I'll be sure to.

[Yuuupp.]

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