Polar Opposites

*:( Relationship Issues and Battles

Sokka was at the camp for a couple of days, and yet he still didn't know about his father's relationship with Elodie. Even though it was annoying that the couple had to sneak around again and that everyone had to watch what they said to make sure they didn't spill the beans, Elodie tried to be as understanding as she possibly could. Hakoda had not seen his children in two years, so she was sure he didn't want to ruin the happy mood by revealing that he was dating a woman who was quite a bit younger than him (and not from their world). She didn't want to be the typical young woman dating an older man with children like in movies. The ones that get mad when he was to put his kids first or that she wants his kids to call her mom. So, she just let Hakoda have some space with his son.

Elodie had a couple more conversations with Sokka during his time there. He seemed to be a really nice and easy-going kid, which made her feel a little bit better about her and Hakoda's predicament. Their first conversation was about Elodie's new abilities. He was excited when he found out she was a waterbender and he enthusiastically explained that his sister was a master at the skill and wouldn't mind teaching Elodie how to actually use her bending, since Elodie hadn't figured any of that out. Their second conversation was rather amusing for Elodie but very embarrassing for Sokka. The teen had come to Elodie for some advice about girls. Elodie answered his questions while only teasing him a little bit. Sokka seemed to like her as a person, so she hoped he felt the same when Hakoda finally broke the news to his son.

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Elodie was currently trying to find more firewood in the foresty area behind the bay. It was higher up than the bay, but there was a path that went up the cliffside that made getting there relatively easy. Konoye had accompanied her to get out of doing some chores, but Elodie put him to work by carrying some of the wood she found.

The two were headed back to camp, their arms full of lumber, when Konoye asked her, "So, are you hurt by Hakoda not telling Sokka?" She instantly knew what he was talking about, and she shook her head, "Nope." Konoye gave her a look, "Really? Your significant other hasn't told his son about you even though Sokka's been here for a couple of days, and that doesn't make you feel anything." Elodie sighed, "Sheesh. What do you want from me?" Konoye just kept on giving her that look and she rolled her eyes, "Fine. It doesn't feel great that Hakoda hasn't told Sokka about us, but I can understand his hesitation." Konoye shrugged, "Well I think that it's better to come right out and say it. He would probably be more upset that his dad hid it from him." Elodie deadpanned, "I don't remember asking for your advice, genius." Konoye shoved her with his elbow, "Well you got it."

The two didn't talk about her and Hakoda's current situation the rest of the way back much to Elodie's relief. When they reached the camp, there was no one lounging around like there normally was. Instead, everyone was rushing around and Elodie sighed, she knew what this meant. They spotted a Fire Nation ship. Elodie took Konoye's firewood from his arms, so he could go get ready for battle. She hated it when the men had to go fight. There had been no deaths yet, but she didn't know if she could see anymore of her comrades terribly burnt. It had only happened a couple of times, but seeing it just once was one too many times.

As Elodie went to put her load down, she saw Hakoda and Sokka gearing up for the fight and her stomach dropped. Would she even be able to kiss Hakoda goodbye like she normally did? They wouldn't have time to sneak off somewhere so Sokka wouldn't see them. The thought made her feel even more queasy than she normally did when the crew went to go fight. She was very aware that there was a chance she wouldn't see some of the men again after they went to go face the enemy's ships, and the thought made her extremely anxious.