- He slows, not entirely sure what to make of it. It looked just like any island. So what was—
His gaze drifts to Zuko instead, catching in the quiet way the moonlight settles on him, just enough to make him pause.]
...Where are we going?
- turning back to Momo with a sharp look.] Remember the buddy system. Don’t cause trouble.
[And then he drops, landing with a muted thud, a slight wobble to his knees from lingering sleep before following after Zuko through the trees.
The air shifts. A cool, salty breeze brushing his cheeks. -
- he already knew Sokka was about to follow.
He hesitates, peering down at Zuko below, his back to him. And Sokka groans, already shifting forward over the saddle, swinging himself over with practiced ease.] Look after Appa, alright?
[He braces himself over the edge, ready to push off before -
[Sokka barely has time to blink before Zuko’s already leaping over the saddle. Tch. Firejetting all cool with his feet. Show-off.
What was he thinking? There was hardly anything to sightsee.
He glances back at Momo, only to find the lemur staring back up at him, chittering expectantly like -
I like the way you think, Sokka. [Obvious and very exaggerated wink.]
Is this you telling me in advance that we can coin the term for profit because it 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭 sell?
Ranking the gAang from least to most uptight:
1. Aang (goes to #2 especially when he panics)
2. Toph (terrifying)
3. Sokka (I’m the coolest guy there is)
4. Zuko
5. Katara (need I say more?)
[Looking back at his Zuko in the background, squinting.]
…Maaaaybe you’re right.
What kinda surprise? 🤩
(Uptight and no sense of humour and creativity, tsk tsk!)
Was that impression formed because-
[A long montage plays. Zuko on the fire nation trips. Zuko kidnapping Aang. Zuko terrorizing the water tribes. Zuko in Ba Sing Se.]
...because of...you know...
Not… exactly. [He knew how to boil herbs into water for medicine during their adventures, but they were… something, alright. Just as 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 as the frozen frog remedy Aang had for him and Katara when they’d gone sick way back when.]
You could teach me?
GET IT? THE G(AANG)?
…I just realised. Why aren’t we calling it the gAang?
*the gang.
You sure? [He glances around at the empty tea shop, his eyes darting back to the broken tea cup on the floor.]
At least let me do something, like… make tea?
[SNORTS.]
Huh. So, he doesn't get any less dramatic in the future.
Ooookay.
Hey, future me. What’s Zuko like in the future, huh? Still uptight?
Phewww! I knew ending a war would pay off eventually!
/ A LITERAL HOTTIE
Future me, do we end up with a baddie?
WE GREW OUR HAIR! Look at that pony!
Is that… ME?
[Sharing a look with his sister, before following after @dragonsfirelord.bsky.social.]
Hey, let me help.
Okay, great! Great. See, we’re doing alright. [He breathes out a sigh of relief, using Zuko’s grip to steady himself back on his feet.]
Phew! See how quickly the gang gets to solve things? [A beaming smile as he pats down Zuko’s royal shoulders.] Honestly, you guys would fall apart without me.
LET’S ALL BE CALM. I MEAN, CALM! [He balls his hands over Zuko’s fists in an attempt to appeal with him.] We’re sorry, Zuko, how about we get you all drycleaned and start with KATARA BENDING THE WATER OUT HIS CLOTHES? HMM?
[BEING SHAKEN IN FEAR.] CAREFUL! I THINK YOU’RE STEAMING, REMEMBER YOUR GOOD ROBES—
