Date a Sokka! Open!

[spacebro]

Who: Mon-El, Sokka, and YOU!
Broadcast: OPEN!
Action: Bar in Berrivalia on Selvin-9
When: Now!

[The feed comes on to reveal Mon-El’s face in the foreground as Sokka sits next to him ordering a drink from a bartender, seemingly unaware of his friend’s broadcast.]

Hello, fleet! This is my first official outing as a wingman, and I’m going to need your help. We need to find this handsome, water tribe captain a mate! [He says as he puts his arm around Sokka’s shoulders and brings him into the frame.]

[Sokka was reaching out for his beer, looking forward to a relaxing night out with his friend. Then, suddenly he was pulled away from his drink and brought in front of the feed. It takes him a few moments for realisation of what was actually happening to hit him. He blinks, then turns, wide eyed to stare at Mon-El.]

Wait. What. We're doing this now?. Like...right now?

[Mon-El shrugs him off.] Okay, ladies—or gentlemen maybe—in addition to be newly older and buffer Sokka can eat concerning amounts of meat in a single sitting, wield a sword, and recite poetry. [He drops his voice as if to speak directly to Sokka, but it’s still audible.] I added that last one to make you sound more romantic.

[This was not happening. This couldn't actually be happening to him. He had to be imagining it. He stares at the screen, giving a half-robotic wave of his hand, probably staring off into space a little bit.]

Wow. No one's ever managed to sum me up in so few words before. Gee. Thanks, buddy. [He lowers his voice to a gentle hiss, waving a hand at the screen.] You know you could have warned me, Dude. This is kinda weird. People are gonna think I'm weird. [He is weird]

You’re not weird. [Facing the screen again and sounding sincere.] He’s not weird. Blame any weird on me. Honestly, Sokka is a great guy and a good friend. I can’t tell you everything good about him because there’s a lot and I’m still learning about it, but part of the fun is finding those things out about each other. So no more spoilers. I really think anyone would be lucky to be with him or I wouldn’t be doing this.

So, what do you say? Does anyone want to meet Sokka?

[This is still weird and he's still not completely convinced he wants it to go this way. Or if he's even dealt with all the baggage that comes with moving on in the first place. But Mon-El's done it now, so he's going to have to let it roll the way it is. He lets out an awkward laugh]

Aww. That was almost sweet. You are good at this. [He offers an awkward smile to the screen.] I was kind of planning to do this like a regular person, but I'm not about to spoil his...efforts here. So I'm gonna go sit in that corner with my beer and hope the wall eat me alive, cool? Cool. [He's gonna...fingerguns at you all and try to slide off screen.]

(OOC: Sokka is blue. Mon-El is red. Both boys will reply to responses separately.)

Comments

[bryces_pup]

Well, those too, of course, but fuzziness is always a major bonus.

[alwayscomeback]

That's always good to know, that I can rely on the fuzziness.

[bryces_pup]

I won't keep you from your paramour for long then. Let me know how it turns out?

[alwayscomeback]

I promise as soon as I know anything I'll let you know. It might take a while yet. I think I'll need to train a little before...you know. Anything.

[bryces_pup]

...train? [Uhhhh...] Do I even want to ask?

[alwayscomeback]

Okay, so- and don't judge- but her people's biology is different to a human. Romance to them can't even start like... biologically until she gets defeated in combat. So I've got as lot cut out for me.

[bryces_pup]

[.........

He has to defeat the four-armed, built-like-an-ogre woman in combat. Before they can even start DATING.

Sokka. BUDDY.]

You - Sokka she has four arms! Maker's breath. Nothing against her or her... biology [The word's a bit funny on her tongue still.] but, I feel like - please tell me this isn't battle to the death or anything at least.

[alwayscomeback]

[HE NEVER SAID IT WAS A GREAT IDEA OK.]

Phhht no. That'd be a way to kill off your species super fast. And I did notice the arms, Ri. They're right there.

[bryces_pup]

You have to fight all those arms simultaneously, you know that as well, right? [BUDDY SHE IS VERY CONCERNED.] All right. I'll help you train, if you want. I can't simulate having four arms, but I can do my damnedest to make it hard for you.

[alwayscomeback]

Well, I can't see her taking pity on me and only using two, no. That'd probably be like cheating to her, or something.

[He gives her a thumbs up.]

Thanks, you're the best, I appreciate the lack of mercy, it'll make me well prepared.

[bryces_pup]

No, she doesn't strike me as the type to hold back.

[...Alistair is going to have his work as a medic cut out for him by the time this is over, isn't he?]

The least I can do. Let me know when you want to start. Hopefully she's not expecting you to do this right away?

[alwayscomeback]

Not even a tiny bit.

[He's basically not going to sleep. ]

Thanks, Ri. Oh no, she's giving me time to train. It's not like...a surprise courtship battle or anything.