[And after a few days of travel across the ocean, they’d finally settled in a clearing a good walk away from a small nearby town.
They’d gotten to know it was another one of the Fire Nation colonies after a brief -
[The prince would hasten after his friend, the rake gripped awkwardly in one hand, banging against the outer part of his thigh.
A brief pause to adjust the offending object, slinging over his shoulder.
Then, he would run to catch up.]
So...how often does Appa need a
[As if on cue, Appa snorts, a loud gusty cloud blowing from his nose that nudges Sokka forward a step. He catches himself thankfully this time, directing an exasperated look to the bison that almost said, ‘𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸!’] -
[And after a few days of travel across the ocean, they’d finally settled in a clearing a good walk away from a small nearby town.
They’d gotten to know it was another one of the Fire Nation colonies after a brief -
[As if on cue, Appa snorts, a loud gusty cloud blowing from his nose that nudges Sokka forward a step. He catches himself thankfully this time, directing an exasperated look to the bison that almost said, ‘𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸!’] -
In truth, he wasn't 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦. To be born as the heir of an empire that held the entire world under its thumb meant that you were destined to be as immovable as the ruling machine.
And, yet...the succession of births had
[Was this actually a requirement for everyone in the team? Not exactly.
Sokka and Katara got into the rhythm of helping Aang out because: 1) the smell got unbearable if they didn't, and -
[As if on cue, Appa snorts, a loud gusty cloud blowing from his nose that nudges Sokka forward a step. He catches himself thankfully this time, directing an exasperated look to the bison that almost said, ‘𝘠𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘩, 𝘐 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸!’] -
[Was this actually a requirement for everyone in the team? Not exactly.
Sokka and Katara got into the rhythm of helping Aang out because: 1) the smell got unbearable if they didn't, and -
The fact remained that these people had showed him kindness when he hadn't expected any. When they'd met, he had been a haughty, murderous prince, hell-bent on doing whatever it took
Nuh-uh, you’re not taking the easy route, Princelord. -
[Was this actually a requirement for everyone in the team? Not exactly.
Sokka and Katara got into the rhythm of helping Aang out because: 1) the smell got unbearable if they didn't, and -
Nuh-uh, you’re not taking the easy route, Princelord. -
Appa and I share a very special bond. He adores me. Aang told me so. I can tell he's already very happy.
But, uhm. Perhaps he would like some berries?
Since you’re all part of the gang now, I think it’s about time you help Appa look like the biiiig happy sky bison he’s meant to be!
Nuh-uh, you’re not taking the easy route, Princelord. -
Since you’re all part of the gang now, I think it’s about time you help Appa look like the biiiig happy sky bison he’s meant to be!
....
That's rough, buddy....
Since you’re all part of the gang now, I think it’s about time you help Appa look like the biiiig happy sky bison he’s meant to be!
[Appa huffs beside him, slowly shifting his eyes away.]
[Appa huffs beside him, slowly shifting his eyes away.]
It’s almost as if Appa seems to forget Sokka lying on top of him. Or his yawn must’ve been contagious, because suddenly, the large bison’s turning to his side with a contented yawn, -
It’s almost as if Appa seems to forget Sokka lying on top of him. Or his yawn must’ve been contagious, because suddenly, the large bison’s turning to his side with a contented yawn, -