the element of change

also, imagine them quietly taking the other’s hand into theirs, holding it gently and slowly brushing their fingers over the scarred skin, as if memorizing it through touch alone, tracing every line and ridge like a familiar map, offering comfort without words being needed. and as time passes those scars become something they know by heart now, the pattern of them having settled into the back of their mind.

what will you decide? the comfort of misery or the pain of change?

i just like the idea of the two being scarred on their bodies permanently as an undeniable testament to a moment that changed them forever. and because they went through it together it becomes less a symbol of suffering and more a symbol of victory and survival of the same traumatic situation, one that ties them together both literally and figuratively.

yeah, I've been on tumblr for quite a while and have my fair share of side blogs dedicated to other things I'm into! sorry anon but I can't disclose my other fandoms or OTPs here, I like to keep my blogs separate. rest assured though they're all about rare pairs and me losing my mind over my faves just like this one☝️ ironically enough i just got really into yet another rare ship with, get this, close-to-zero fan work on tumblr so maybe I should get to work👀

anon you should know I’ve been sobbing at this message!!!!the only reason I postponed to answer this is because I got emotional every single time!!!first of all, I’m really glad you decided to send this after all because it truly made my day! I’m so incredibly flattered and baffled that you like my blog this much to go out of your way to write this. that’s such an honor!!!I enjoy talking about tokka a lot and I’m soooo glad someone else does as well, my analyses being appreciated is everything I wished for while making this blog and I actually have no words, your kind words motivate me to no end! you should know I’m sending you the biggest virtual hug ever🫶💙

-> sokka and his fear of failure

its how sokka’s creativity and resourcefulness is what makes him a great fighter and leader—not in the traditional way his father is, born into the role—but through necessity. his ability to adapt and find solutions, to push himself beyond his limits is driven by his fierce love for the people he cares about. every setback forces him to become more capable and every responsibility placed on him becomes something he refuses to abandon. he learns how to fight, how to lead and how to trust in his own abilities because failure is never just about him, he can’t let them down. not when they’ve already been let down too many times. his intelligence, quick thinking under intense pressure and strategic mind make him capable but it’s his devotion to others that gives him the courage to become the leader they need.