Book 16: Drained [Voice/Action]

[savedtheworld]

[Voice]

[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.

[Action]

[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.]

Comments

written

[ahappylie]

[Souji remembers. He remembers watching Sokka when he first came, as he grew older, his friends disappearing and reappearing, changing bit by bit... He remembers and can only imagine how difficult it can be for his friends now, with their anchor gone from them so suddenly.]

I understand.


Just Aang-kun...? Don't think you can't ask, just because you're not sure. If there is anything you think of, anything at all, just leave me a message.

written

[savedtheworld]

I will, Okita. Don't worry. I won't be afraid to ask you for help. And if you need me, I'll help you too.

written

[ahappylie]

Thank you, Aang-kun. For now, take care of your friends and family. That is most important as you well know.

written

[savedtheworld]

Thank you, Okita. I'll do that. And I hope that you can feel okay, too.

written

[ahappylie]

[Aang's concern almost makes his heart break. He's learned to be okay when people went home, over the years and the relentless number of heartbreaks, he's just learned to go numb when he hears of another one. But he can't tell that to a boy who is made for giving hope to the world.

It isn't right to put that on him.]

Thank you - I'll be fine.