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Interviews with the Gaang 3: Sokka

I stand in a corner of the room, watching Sokka finish give Suki a tour of the Western Air Temple. Suki spots me first, and attracts his attention to where I stand waiting. He turns to look at me; a short conversation follows. She eventually waves him off and walks away; he looks after her a while, then approaches me.

Sokka: So you're ready to interview me, huh?

Myah: That's right.

(Someone's stomach rumbled- it wasn't mine.)

Sokka: Can we talk while we head back to camp? I'm starving.

Myah: No problem.

(We start strolling back, taking a longer route than the one I'd used.)

Myah: It's obvious that you're ecstatic about having both your dad and Suki here.

Sokka: Yeah- it's great having everyone together like this.

Myah: I have to ask you this, though Sokka- especially after the events crossing the Serpent's Pass. What about Yue? Do you still feel the same way about her?

(Sokka looks away from me. He's silent for a while.)

Sokka: Yes, and no. I still love her- and I don't think that's ever going to change. But she's not around anymore, so I'll have to move on. Almost every night, and especially when the moon's full, I find myself thinking about her. And I know it sounds cliché, but I know she won't want me to just moon around…

(We both stare at each other at his unintentional pun, trying not to laugh. I quickly move on.)

Myah: How did you- no, that's not it. What is it about two girls that seem so different that drew you to them?

Sokka: They're not that different. Suki's a warrior through and through. But as she told me just before we left Kyoshi, she's a girl, too. Yue was a princess- about as girly as you can get- but she had the strength, loyalty and dedication to match any warrior.

Myah: Two sides of the same coin?

Sokka: Yeah. I guess so.

Myah: So what does your father think of her?

Sokka: He likes her- actually, I think he's more determined to protect her from me than to protect me from her.

(I had to laugh at that statement)

Myah: I also want to ask you about your last plan. That didn't turn out well.

(His steps slow; I match mine to his changed stride. We come to a stop before he answers.)

Sokka: It was a disaster. Don't worry- I think I'm coming to accept that now. What Zuko told me outside that prison- well, it helped. More than he knows.

(We resume walking.)

Myah: So how are you two getting along?

Sokka: Pretty good, actually. But he's a terrible hunter.

Myah: No more arguments?

Sokka: Well, I wouldn't say that. But I'm getting to know him better. And he's a pretty cool guy, from what I see- despite the fact that he's a firebender. I just wish that Katara could see that.

Myah: Why? Has she been causing trouble?

Sokka: It's just really uncomfortable. I mean, I like picking on Zuko just as much as the others, but she's just… mean. After a while, it starts to get to you.

Myah: And I take it she hasn't been too pleased with your change of heart?

Sokka: No, she hasn't.

Myah: I have one more question, Sokka. You've traveled all over the world with the others. You've seen them do some pretty amazing stuff. So how can you still be so… flippant about bending?

Sokka: I'm not- not really. (He rests his hand against the sword at his side as he speaks.) I have to admit- sometimes, watching the others train, it used to make me feel really- weak. Helpless. But Aang was right- getting a master really helped. Master Piandao helped me see that I have my own strengths- and my own methods. I don't have to measure up to the others- I just have to be me. The guy who prefers to deal with what he knows- what he can feel, touch, deal with directly. A simple guy.

(At this point, as he smiles at his statement, I notice that night has fallen, and we've arrived back at the camp.)

Myah: Meat, sarcasm, boomerang, sword and idea guy?

Sokka: You've got it!

He walks away towards Katara, bending over a pot of what smells like stew.

Later on, as we sit around talking after dinner, I watch as he seems to slip into the past. Zuko, sitting next to him, rests a hand on his shoulder; Sokka looks at him with a sad smile. He takes Suki's hand; she smiles at him and turns back to her conversation with Katara. When he thinks himself unobserved not long after, I see him staring up at the moon.

It's full tonight.

Sokka: a simple guy, with hidden depths.

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Interviews with the Gaang 3: Sokka

I stand in a corner of the room, watching Sokka finish give Suki a tour of the Western Air Temple. Suki spots me first, and attracts his attention to where I stand waiting. He turns to look at me; a short conversation follows. She eventually waves him off and walks away; he looks after her a while, then approaches me.

Sokka: So you're ready to interview me, huh?

Myah: That's right.

(Someone's stomach rumbled- it wasn't mine.)

Sokka: Can we talk while we head back to camp? I'm starving.

Myah: No problem.

(We start strolling back, taking a longer route than the one I'd used.)

Myah: It's obvious that you're ecstatic about having both your dad and Suki here.

Sokka: Yeah- it's great having everyone together like this.

Myah: I have to ask you this, though Sokka- especially after the events crossing the Serpent's Pass. What about Yue? Do you still feel the same way about her?

(Sokka looks away from me. He's silent for a while.)

Sokka: Yes, and no. I still love her- and I don't think that's ever going to change. But she's not around anymore, so I'll have to move on. Almost every night, and especially when the moon's full, I find myself thinking about her. And I know it sounds cliché, but I know she won't want me to just moon around…

(We both stare at each other at his unintentional pun, trying not to laugh. I quickly move on.)

Myah: How did you- no, that's not it. What is it about two girls that seem so different that drew you to them?

Sokka: They're not that different. Suki's a warrior through and through. But as she told me just before we left Kyoshi, she's a girl, too. Yue was a princess- about as girly as you can get- but she had the strength, loyalty and dedication to match any warrior.

Myah: Two sides of the same coin?

Sokka: Yeah. I guess so.

Myah: So what does your father think of her?

Sokka: He likes her- actually, I think he's more determined to protect her from me than to protect me from her.

(I had to laugh at that statement)

Myah: I also want to ask you about your last plan. That didn't turn out well.

(His steps slow; I match mine to his changed stride. We come to a stop before he answers.)

Sokka: It was a disaster. Don't worry- I think I'm coming to accept that now. What Zuko told me outside that prison- well, it helped. More than he knows.

(We resume walking.)

Myah: So how are you two getting along?

Sokka: Pretty good, actually. But he's a terrible hunter.

Myah: No more arguments?

Sokka: Well, I wouldn't say that. But I'm getting to know him better. And he's a pretty cool guy, from what I see- despite the fact that he's a firebender. I just wish that Katara could see that.

Myah: Why? Has she been causing trouble?

Sokka: It's just really uncomfortable. I mean, I like picking on Zuko just as much as the others, but she's just… mean. After a while, it starts to get to you.

Myah: And I take it she hasn't been too pleased with your change of heart?

Sokka: No, she hasn't.

Myah: I have one more question, Sokka. You've traveled all over the world with the others. You've seen them do some pretty amazing stuff. So how can you still be so… flippant about bending?

Sokka: I'm not- not really. (He rests his hand against the sword at his side as he speaks.) I have to admit- sometimes, watching the others train, it used to make me feel really- weak. Helpless. But Aang was right- getting a master really helped. Master Piandao helped me see that I have my own strengths- and my own methods. I don't have to measure up to the others- I just have to be me. The guy who prefers to deal with what he knows- what he can feel, touch, deal with directly. A simple guy.

(At this point, as he smiles at his statement, I notice that night has fallen, and we've arrived back at the camp.)

Myah: Meat, sarcasm, boomerang, sword and idea guy?

Sokka: You've got it!

He walks away towards Katara, bending over a pot of what smells like stew.

Later on, as we sit around talking after dinner, I watch as he seems to slip into the past. Zuko, sitting next to him, rests a hand on his shoulder; Sokka looks at him with a sad smile. He takes Suki's hand; she smiles at him and turns back to her conversation with Katara. When he thinks himself unobserved not long after, I see him staring up at the moon.

It's full tonight.

Sokka: a simple guy, with hidden depths.