Video: Did you change your hair? (OTA)

[alwayscomeback]

Who: Sokka and YOU!
Broadcast: Fleetwide
Action: The Forge, Iskaulit
When: 3/12

[When the feed comes on, it's absolutely Sokka's forge in the background, but the person in the foreground is pretty damn different. Still, as soon as he opens his mouth, he is absolutely still Sokka. There's no growing up out of that, clearly.]

Sooooo, that sure was two years worth of growing done in one night. That was a fun twist on the upgrades there, thanks Atroma. I personally feel spoiled. You shouldn't have.

[Yep. The sarcasm is strong, it's still Sokka. He plucks at the Drift Fleet jumpsuit he's wearing with clear distaste. It's the only thing that fits him right now.]

So, on the off-chance we don't go to a fun system with shopping next and instead go back to a horrible nightmare planet seen as that's in vogue right now- I might need to get someone who can actually sew clothes to maybe rescue me from this Beige Hell. Please.

[He needs to be wearing blue again.]

OH! That reminds me. I got some interesting intel from our cavalry last month - if you wanna know about that kinda of stuff drop by the forge. I'd rather not talk about that over the network because of the whole Atroma's always listening thing. You get it.

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[spacebro]

...Wow.

[No, just that.]

[alwayscomeback]

Yeeep, that was pretty much my reaction when I woke up this morning, too.

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[asphodels]

Oh! You've grown up! [ This is perfectly normal, right? ] I can try and help with your clothes.

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[alwayscomeback]

Well, I mean technically I already was, it's just my body can fit my actual age now. [So normal. ] Oh wow, that'd be a big help, actually! Thanks.

[goldenglasses]

Hey kid, [No, he's not going to stop calling Sokka that just because he now looks his proper age.] Not sure how tall you've gotten, but I have some jeans or other clothes that might fit you could have.

[alwayscomeback]

[You know what, some things he can accept as inevitable. Water's wet, Vash will do as he likes. ]

I've yet to actually measure myself, but sure! I'll take anything over the jumpsuit. It's literally the worst thing I've ever had to wear. And I've had to wear the guard armour of an enemy force once.

[searingedgelord]

[Velvet doesn't respond to the broadcast. Instead she just wanders into the forge at some point to look around. In spite of having commissioned something from one of the elves before she hasn't actually been inside the forge before. That's really more Rokurou's thing. But the recent shenanigans made her realize how much she missed having an extra blade in her boot, so here she is.

She approaches Sokka when she sees him.]

Hey, you work here?

[alwayscomeback]

[Sokka offers her a smile as she enters. ]

If I don't, I've sure been taking some major liberties with the equipment here.

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[bryces_pup]

[Riona's en route to the forge because she wants the juicy details. But she still has to take the time to comment on the appearance upgrade.]

And here I thought the crew of our ship couldn't get any more good-looking. [And just to sweeten the compliment, she fans herself a little.] Though that is really unfortunate about the clothes. I know how to patch a tear but I'm no seamstress. [And no Sansa around to make him something.]

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[alwayscomeback]

[She is so good to him, he grins, giving a fake gun show for effect. ]

I know, right? Maybe we'll get some great ratings for being a ship full of pretty people. We could use the money.

[Wow does he miss having Sansa around. He'd probably have a whole new wardrobe by now. That and he's still very, very worried about her- about what she's facing in her crapsack world. ]

It's okay, I'm sure someone will be able to help me out.

[padadin]

[Yes, hello, here is Shiro, ready to pick up his Plot Information, thank you. He sees the broadcast first, but thinks it's just easier to go directly to the forge - he has a new order to make anyway. Besides, it gives him time to accept the news, too. He doesn't judge anyone for wanting to take advantage of the damn augments, but the idea of asking Atroma to mess with his mind more gives him the worst vibes.

So when he arrives to the forge he has a smile on his face, creepy thought left behind and ready to hang out with a friend.]

It's more impressive in person. [He comments as he enters with a wave of his hand.] Hey, Sokka. The way-stations have some basic clothes, if you don't mind them being low-quality.

[alwayscomeback]

[He'd be more understanding than Shiro realises. He had the same worries, back when Allen chose to do the same. But, well, you can only look nineteen for so long before it starts getting old. ]

I'll take that as a compliment. [He's collecting them. Like stamps.] True, I mean, it's always a gamble what you get out of those vending machines. But it'll be something that's not...this.

[He's never had to wear the jumpsuit before- not even when he was doing engineering work on the Blue Fish. It's the worst. ]

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[rebuildyourruins]

[Buddy, that is a significant change from yesterday.]

What happened?

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[alwayscomeback]

[SURE IS FRIEND ]

Oh, right. Uh. Awkward. I'm actually this age- but you don't age in this place unless you actually buy upgrades to let your body age. I don't know, it's weird. Two of mine cashed in at once, basically, and here I am.

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[tempredmental]

[Keith stared for a second, and then forced himself to actually speak.]

Woah.

[Yeah... that was all he could manage for the moment. He might get some more out later.]

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[alwayscomeback]

That seems to be the general consensus. I hope it's a good woah- because otherwise I'm gonna start feeling really self conscious.

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[bi_otic]

[Intel is Important, obviously, but this cannot and will not go unremarked-upon]

I...um...wow...

[Nobody said it was going to be smark remark]

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[alwayscomeback]

People keep having that reaction and I'll be honest, it's making me a tiny bit paranoid.

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[the_tailor]

[He's just kind of gaping at the camera right now.]

...twin???

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[alwayscomeback]

Oh hey, Lance.

[You know, in hindsight be probably should have warned his dearest friends this was going to be a THING first. That...would have been the smart thing to do. But he didn't, and here they are. ]

I mean, bonus, you might have a better idea how you'll look when you're in your twenties, right? That's gotta be good. Like a time machine!

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[english_dignity]

[First Arthur sleeps for a month and then this. Why does this fleet not make any sense.]

I'm a pretty old hand at sewing clothes.

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[alwayscomeback]

[Everything is upside down now. You've clearly been asleep for too long. ]

Really? Dude, that'd be a great help! If you don't mind.

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[brothersboots]

[It's pointless to video and she knows it, but it's been a while since she's given anyone outside of her friends from home and crewmates crap. Besides, she remembers Sokka from when she first arrived and it takes more than a little human growth to make a big difference to her.

And he's still the most fun she's had while here in a while. And she deserves it after the last planet and Dezel leaving.

Since she's on the Iskaulit anyway, it can't hurt to visit his little forge either.]

You know, I think that color suits you. Boring.

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[alwayscomeback]

[She really does deserve it. He groans inwardly at the sound of her voice. Oh nooooo. ]

You know, I knew someone with a black belt in trolling, so you're gonna have to try harder than that.

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No, wait. Don't try harder.

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[tough_love]

It suits you.

[Don't mind the blatant appraisal she's doing right now over the network Sokka, you should know by now Looma has exactly zero tact.]

Not whatever that is you're wearing, of course. Perhaps you could show me how to forge you something more appropriate?

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[alwayscomeback]

Thanks, Looma.

[He'd expect nothing less from her. Heck, he even appreciates the appraisal. More than he really realises. ]

Well, the forge doesn't really make regular clothes. You know, what with it being metal and all. But I wouldn't say no to showing you how it's done.

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[wolfehawke]

[Adalwolfe whistles appreciatively.]

Look at you, growing like a stalk of corn. I think I have a shirt or two that might fit you, if you're wanting to get back into some water tribe blues.

[Don't mind him just sailing on by the fact that he's not talked to Sokka since he woke back up in the fleet a few months ago.]

Also, I love the beard.

[Same goatee? Same goatee!]

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[alwayscomeback]

HOLY CRAP, WOLFE!!! YOU'RE BACK?!!!!

[Wow, this is just...the best damn day, he grins happily.]

DUDE! When did you show up?!! I've missed you!!!

[He laughs, calming a little, stroking the aforementioned beard. Beard bros. ]

I know right? And thanks, I'd really appreciate it if you could help me out. I really don't wanna be stuck in this for however long we're drifting for.

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[fantachetic]

Well, would you look at that. [ Indeed. ] What other sorts of 'upgrades' do we get the pleasure of dealing with, I wonder?

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[alwayscomeback]

[Sokka squints at the feed for a moment, oblivious. ]

You mean like...personal ones or...in...general?

[goldkiss]

Oh! You look so good! Do you feel better now?

[Sokka did mention this was going to happen, so Victor seems ready to just roll with it.]

And I certainly hope we find good shopping soon. I still want to take you to get new clothes. You need at least one good suit.

[alwayscomeback]

Thanks, and yes, I sure do.

[Thanks for not being weird about it, Victor, you're a bro. ]

Okay, okay I'll allow for the one suit. To make you happy.

[mongoosecrow]

That's.... huh.

[alwayscomeback]

Good huh or bad huh? I'm really curious.