savedtheworld | Book 16: Drained [Voice/Action]

[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.]

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Thanks. You're a good friend, Prim. And... if there's anything you ever want to talk about things... I'll be glad to help you, too.

You are, too, Aang. And I...can't think of anything, right now.

[ The fact that she died, and how she died...while there might be nightmares sometimes, she's at peace with it. More or less.

And she hasn't lost Katniss. ]

...I've been learning to speak to Nala, lately.

[ That's pretty much her only news. ]

[He knows that she died. Katniss announced it to the entire journal system. So it's possible that she doesn't want to talk about it right now - or maybe that she really is very strong and doesn't need to.]

Nala, huh? [He says fondly. That was one he was sure to seek out - because healing was one of the few filial abilities not covered by his bending.] She's a good one. I already met her. Maybe I can help you two meet, too.

[ She's only brought it up twice, really. Chouji, and then Makie. Chouji who asked, and Makie who told her the story of her own home. ]

I wouldn't mind that. Before - you know the time we all had big wings? With the spirits? Before that, I never really considered talking to them, even though people told me about it. But then, when Nala was spending time with me...

...I just liked her voice. So I thought it'd be nice.

Is that so? That sounds like a good reason to me! And if she spent time with you then... I bet she'll wind up spending time with you again. I bet she likes you. So... getting a pact with her might not be so tough.

I'm hoping not. I heard she's really good with healing, and...well, I want to be a healer. A doctor. So, I think that'd help, right?

[ And it's not like she can fight, so... ]

What spirits can you talk to, Aang?

That sounds like a really good plan. So I bet that Nala'll be a big help!

I can only talk to Kipinn and Nala so far. I've gotta try to meet the others still!

Kipinn, that's...the wind spirit, right?

Yep, he's the windiest!

In that case, I guess it's not any surprise you contacted him.

[ Because airbender. ]

Yep! Me and him, we really get along well. Like two cat owls of a feather we flock together!

Two...cat owls?

[ W h a t. ]

Yep!

[A quick pause.]

Oh! Are you from one of those worlds that has the Zoobooks versions of animals?

Um...I'm not sure. What are Zoobooks?

Oh! Well the Zoobooks are the books that are about all the different half-animals that Earth has... like cats, or owls!

Oh! I know cats and owls, yes. I have a cat, even.

So you are from that Earth! What's your cat like?

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. ]

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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