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Blue Fish Mingle - August

Who: Blue Fish crew and visitors
Broadcast: Possible
Action: Yep
When: Throughout the month

Iiiiit's a mingle!

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[Sokka smiles a little, leaning down to pet the pupper. Such a GOOD pupper. The BEST pupper. ]

Maybe he just knows who's a threat and who isn't. He might be super perceptive.

[He's going for an ear-scratch. He sure is. His smile fades a little. ]

...Yeah. I've never been that great with that kind of thing. He could run the finances like a master.

It's not about threats! It's common courtesy. He didn't say anything because he's being a little shit.

[Yeah, take that, Kiter. The dog huffs in response, choosing to ignore her and enjoy Sokka's attentions.]

While I'm no treasurer, I know a thing or two about finances. I can try and take them over, if it helps.

Oh but he's the most adorable little shit in all the universes combined!

[Yeah, back to baby talk at the pupper, bye Riona.]

Aren't you? Yes you are.

[Oh wait, adult talk. Right. ]

That'd be a big help. If I did it, we'd probably be broke by the end of the month.

[Kiter just soaks up all the compliments, tongue hanging out of his mouth delightedly. Riona rolls her eyes. Spoiled brat.]

You'll make a monster out of him.

[As if he isn't already a spoiled little mabari.]

Leave it to me then. I'll... go into his room. See if any of his ledgers and books are still around and see where we were.

[Admittedly, she's not keen on rummaging through his old room and into his things, but she knows it's necessary. It'll be hard, but then, what hasn't been?]

There's worse things to be than the best dog ever.

[Because that's clearly what he is. ]

I'm sure they are. He was pretty damn thorough with all of that. [He offers a sad smile, he knows it's not easy, at all. ] Thanks, Riona.

Absolutely true, but he has an inflated enough of an ego.

[Kiter growls mildly. He's not that bad!!]

Yes, you are, and you know it.

[HUFF.]

I can't promise to be the master of coin that he was, but I'll do what I can. How are you holding up otherwise?

I'm sure you'll do better than him.

[At least she won't make them all super broke. ]

I'm...okay. I miss him, but I've got other crew to watch out for. Make sure they're okay and settling in. Focusing on work helps.

[Not likely, but yes, she'll at least keep on top of things enough to make sure their finances stay in the black.]

It does, but it can only get you so far. I know you're trying to keep on a brave face for those of us remaining, but give yourself the chance to decompress when you can. No one's expecting you to be perfect all the time.

[Of course, the problem here is that Sokka expects Sokka to be perfect all the time. Or at least, be together enough to keep everything and everyone together.]

I know. I promise to find some decompressing time. Maybe I can go find a library or a meat place on the new planet. Or maybe even a place that does meat and books.

[She knows, which is exactly why she said it. She's onto you, Sokka.]

Or you can take a book into a place that serves meat. Something tells me that'll be easier than finding a library with a meat paradise restaurant attached to it.

[Long pause.

Slow blink. ]

Yes. Yes that would make way more sense.

I'm a helper, what can I say?

[A hint of a smile.]

Wherever you decide on, or whatever you decide, just take care of yourself. And not just every once in awhile or when I nag you.

[He offers her a smile.]

I promise to remember to take care of me off my own back and everything. I might need to set...uh reminders, but I'll do it.