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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[The question's harder to consider than it should be. Sometimes Aang preferred to cope through solitude, but the loss of a friend makes one time he wishes to have another friend around. At the same time, he was afraid of being around people. But the biggedt concern for Aang now is whether ir not Winry needs someone. He answers uncertainly.]

It... it might help.

Only if... you'd like company, too.

Yeah. Yeah, I could use it. Want to meet somewhere?

Sure. Wherever is best for you.

It's kind of cold... want to meet at the tea shop?

Alright. I can head over there soon. [Maybe some tea will help.]

I'll see you there.

[She'll shut the journal and head over. She'll get a table near a window.]

[Aang's very nervous-looking as he enters. And is visibly startled by anyone he meets along the way. But once he sees Winry, he begins making his way towards the table - with some difficulty.]

[Winry has been mostly keeping to herself, and pretending to draw things on the table. However as chance has it she looks up to see Aang. The blonde forces a smile to try and be reassuring.]

[He feels some fear surging in him. But he manages a slight smile which looks strained against the rest of his face, as he goes to sit at the table.]

W- Winry. Hi...

Wow, you look really drained. Have you been taking this that hard?

I - It's -

[He's not sure how to explain it; he shakes his head, while averting eye contact.]

It's a bunch of things altogether.

Sorry. [Her gaze drops to the table, and she twiddles her thumbs.]

We don't have to be here if you're not comfortable. [To be honest neither is she, but...]

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.

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

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

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