02. ☄ Paying the Dues [Action/Video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

[Sokka has been bumming around for far too long. He'd promised his sister he'd get a job, but all the sights and sounds have ensured that he's explored and explored, but only managed odd jobs.]

[Now he's a bit worried that he's taken a little too long, because he found a note, and while he doesn't recognize the writing, he's sure it's meant for him.]

[When the feed begins, it's focused on the paper. The message is written in bold block letters, completely capitalized.]

I'M DISAPPOINTED

[It moves from the screen and Sokka's face appears.]

I don't know who left this, but I get the picture. Um... anyone that's listening, I really need odd jobs that pay. I'll do just about anything -- fish, spar, paint, whatever you need me to do.

Help a guy out? I don't really like being a let-down, and I haven't found a lot of people looking to hire from the streets.

And, uh... thanks.



[[OOC: Action's for castmates who want to slap-a-pow some sense into Sokka! Or... anyone else, I guess. XD]]

Comments

[Video]

[innerflow.livejournal.com]

[Though she's quite far away, Ami is concerned when she hears someone asking like this. He sounds... well alright, if she ignores the picture (which reminds her of something the girls might do to tell Usagi to study more), it makes her worry about whether he's doing alright here.]

Excuse me. If there's something I can help with, I'd like to. [She's assuming it's money or shelter or food he needs... though she's pretty sure she knows he has friends here...]

[Video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

Ami... [Sokka smiles. It's been a while, hasn't it? Seems like forever.] I was just hoping for some help finding a job. Or odd jobs. Anything that pays, really. Do you know of anything?

[Video]

[innerflow.livejournal.com]

I don't mean to suggest that you're not, but are you capable of fighting? If you are, the Heartless leave behind money and items when they're fought.

[Video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

I can fight! Pretty well, too, but... I'm not sure my sister would like that. Is it really dangerous? More dangerous than, say, fishing on a boat during a storm?

action-a-pow!

[restorehonour]

[As Sokka ends the broadcast, Zuko peers over his shoulder at the note. While he wasn't the one who wrote it, he might as well have been.]

It's about time someone else pulled their weight around here.

Woo!

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

[Grumble, grumble.]

I'm trying okay? Sure, I might have slacked off a little, but c'mon, this place is amazing! It's not hard for a simple guy like me to be impressed.

\o/

[restorehonour]

"Simple" is one way of putting it.

[And before Sokka can respond--] Look, I'm sure seeing other worlds is great, but don't forget how we got here or why. We need to stay focused on what's important.

[Video]

[blitz-acing.livejournal.com]

Why don't you just fight Heartless or offer to keep them out of an area where people live?

[Video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

I guess I could. I mean, I was hoping to have a job that didn't involve fighting, but it's that's the only choice... [He's had enough war, okay? More than enough.]

[Video]

[blitz-acing.livejournal.com]

I'm sure it's not, but it seems easier.

[filchedfruit.livejournal.com]

You could fill this out and see where the King places you.

http://star-kingdom.livejournal.com/13680.html

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

Oh, hey, that's really nice of you, Joluk! I'll definitely talk to my friends and see what they say about it. [Pleased Sokka is pleased.]

video

[filchedfruit.livejournal.com]

Okay!

It's how I got my job in The Land of Dragons.

[Action-a-Pow, Part Deux]

[aangin-loose.livejournal.com]

[Look who's coming to chill with Sokka... with a cuddly flying animal!]

Hi Sokka. You know, if you want to find something more permanent, we can sign up to defend somewhere from the Heartless together. They don't really die, they just go back into the shadows and it keeps people safer.

[Action-a-Pow, Part Deux] Woo!

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

Hey, Aang. Do you think Katara would mind? She is kind of protective...

[Action-a-Pow, Part Deux] <3

[aangin-loose.livejournal.com]

Well... [He rubs the back of his head.] She might, but if it makes sure we have a place to live and food to eat, she shouldn't be too upset.

[video + an application form forwarded to Sokka!]

[abreakingwave.livejournal.com]

If you're interested, a cafe opened up a while ago and has some openings (http://star-kingdom.livejournal.com/117237.html). I work there myself, as a waiter.

[video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

Oooh, I've never worked in a cafe before! [Thinky face.] Come to think of it, I've never really had a job before. What's it like there?

[video]

[abreakingwave.livejournal.com]

It's fairly laid back and the hours are very flexible. For the most part, the customers are friendly as well.

[Video]

[tippedthescales]

I have a few things I need delivered, if you're so inclined.

[Different Sokka, but he can still assist her!]

[Video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

I am very inclined. You give me a task, I will complete it. [And try not to stare at you with starry eyes...]

[Video]

[tippedthescales]

That's a huge help, thank you. I'll send you my address and let you know when everything's ready to go. [Off goes the text, and as for the rest... She's totally oblivious.]

[video]

[abracadabrapon.livejournal.com]

If you're looking for a job, I might be able to help you.

[video]

[kick-a-pow.livejournal.com]

I am looking for a job and all the help I can get. What can I do for you?

[Video]

[stitchedfull.livejournal.com]

Does Sokka want to help Stitch with Stitch's spaceship?