"Sixteen candles make a lovely light"

[markofthebrave]

Who: House Avatar and ANYONE ELSE
What: Katara's Birthday
When: July 5th
Where: House 56
Summary: It's Katara's 16th birthday today! ~Marrying age~ Seeing as it's a pretty big deal, even though there won't be all the gathered eligible young men in the village competing to make an impression, Sokka invites anyone who wants to come and celebrate over anyway.
Rating: PG? Iunno. Depends on if she gets that birthday kiss.


Nami had been invited over for just after breakfast - that's when the approximation of 'gathering round the girl's family' to make an outrageous hair style and tease her about this new period of her life will begin.

After that's over, Sokka will make a general announcement on the journals, that if anyone wants to come and wish her a happy birthday to come on by around lunch. There's a spread of store-bought food for them to eat, and Sanji will later come over with dinner. And, hey, if you're in the mood for party games-all-sorts, Toph might be talked into building something fun in the back yard...

Comments

[markofthewise]

[Well... he should say something. Their dad isn't here... neither is their Gran Gran.]

Well... you look nice anyway. [It's weird to say that about your sister, but it is her birthday.] Dad would be proud. Mom too.

[Even if they're not here... for different reasons. But talking about them doesn't have to be a bad thing.]

[markofthebrave]

[Yes, it does, Sokka. 8|]

Because I let someone tie my hair into a knot? [She shakes her head and moves passed him to get a drink. Don't push too much, bro. She's sixteen today. This was not the way this was supposed to be. And even though she's done her best to make the best of it, even though she asked and did have her friends around her... it's still not right. And she's still walking with the burden of crushed dreams and disappointments today.]

[markofthewise]

[Fine! He will just misdirect it, then.]

Are you still on the knot thing? You really need to let that go.

[markofthebrave]

[Eyeroll. And then she bats her eyes at him.]

But you just said it looked nice!

[And that Mom and Dad would be proud of her - see, there's a connection!]

[markofthewise]

Yeah, well... the knot isn't noticeable. [SO THERE. See if he ever had a tender moment again.]

[markofthebrave]

Don't tell Toph. She might decide to have a go at yours. [Bite of a cookie.]

[markofthewise]

Fortunately I'm smart enough to do all my own grooming.

[The results are STUNNING. He's got a small patch of hair on one side of his chin he missed in shaving.]

[markofthebrave]

Yes, you are. And you missed a spot.

[markofthewise]

What!? [He immediately reaches up for the spot and... yup. HAIRS.] Why does no one tell me these things!?

[markofthebrave]

Because you're smart enough to do your own grooming?

[markofthewise]

... I'm letting that one go, because it's your birthday. [SO THERE.]

[markofthebrave]

[Eyeroll.] I'm touched. Really.

[But then her expression softens.] Thanks for the party, Sokka. I really... didn't feel like anything. [The mallynap effect, Chouji going home...] But this is important.

[markofthewise]

[He nods.] Yeah, I know. But... [He glances around the room before raising a hand next to his mouth.] Did you have to invite Masaomi?

[markofthebrave]

[Huh? She didn't invite anyone. That was your open announcement, remember?

But that's not the important part here.]

What's wrong with Masaomi being here?

[markofthewise]

What's wrong? Look at him! He's like Sanji, but ten times worse. [He shakes his head and crosses his arms. DOES NOT APPROVE.]

What is it with blonde guys? Seriously.

[markofthebrave]

He's not worse than Sanji, he's just... different. [...yeah.]

[She shakes her head.] Anyway, you can't take him seriously. He's actually a really fun guy.

[markofthewise]

Oh yes. He's a great.[So great that Sokka also can't take him seriously, but not in a good way.]

[markofthebrave]

Hey, do I make fun of your friends?

[markofthewise]

... I'm not sure, do you? [She usually just makes fun of him.]

[markofthebrave]

No, Sokka. No, I don't.

[markofthewise]

Anyway, I'm not making fun of Masaomi! I'm just... not-so-silently disapproving of him. Completely different.

[markofthebrave]

[Come on, Sokka. When was the last time she disapproved of one of your friends?

Oh right. Ty Lee. And then there was that friend who cut you with your own sword whose name she never found out. But that's neither here nor there.]

Can we not argue about my friends on my birthday?

[markofthewise]

[Okay, okay. She's got him there. He sighs, shakes his head, and then smirks.]

Okay, consider yourself off the hook. For now.