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“All we want you to do is record little..snip bits of each actor. Favorites or not it’s up to you, Sokka.” Sokka held the camera before shrugging and smiling. “Fuck it. Why not.”
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In the video, you hear Sokka’s soft whistling before going to a trailer with the title ‘ hair’ as he knocks on the door in a pattern. When the door opened it revealed multiple actors getting their hair done. “Hey Kataraa.” Sokka draws her name out as he pinches her cheek knowing she can’t move. “I hate you so much right now..” Sokka smiled waving at the camera when he faced the mirror. “Say hi dork. Who knows what our wonderful producers are going to do with this.” Katara rolled her eyes before smiling sweetly and waving at the camera. “Now leave me be. Can’t you see my lovely hairdresser is trying to work her magic?” Sokka smiled laying his head on Yagoda’s shoulder. “Oh, I know. She did my hair before you.” “And I’d appreciate it if you’d keep it nice for me. Now shoo. Go bother Azula.”
Sokka smiled taking long steps towards Azula who was picking at her nails but with a smirk. “Have you come to bother me early Sokka?” “Always Zula.” The girl before staring into the camera smirking. “Well hello there. Who’s this for?” “Making a documentary.” Azula let out a snort letting her hairdresser turn her head.” “How does it feel knowing you wake up with perfect hair?” Azula barked out a laugh as her hairdresser shook his head. “I do not . You and our little audience just see the good parts.” Sokka laughs before placing his chin on Azula’s shoulder. “Smile. A real smile too.” Azula laughed quietly before giving the camera a genuine smile. “Perfecttt..” Sokka stood up before looking down the row pouting. “If you’re looking for Zuko you just missed him, kid.”
Sokka smiled skipping over to Bato gently shoving his shoulder when his hairdresser turned away for a moment. “You’re getting fucking strong. And tall.” “I doubt I’ll ever get as tall as you.” “God, I fucking hope not.” Sokka smiled before coughing when Bato purposely flipped his hair into his face. “Go bother Hakoda.” “Do not bother Hakoda. Bother Ozai.” Sokka smirked seeing the man in question glare at Hakoda and Bato who only laughed. Sokka smiled making his way to Ozai to lean on his chair. “Are you ever going to..oh I don’t know..play a good guy?” “Ask my lovely manager.” “Lovely? I’ve talked to her. That woman is the devil.” Ozai only laughed patting Sokka’s arm. Sokka’s eyes lit up before placing the camera in front of Ozai who stared at it before raising an eyebrow at Sokka. “Tell the people that your hair is not a wig.” Hakoda let out a snort shooting a glance at Sokka. “People still think that?” “Koda it’s probably men that are blading in their 30s and got mad Ozai is pushing 50 and has-” “I am not pushing 50.” “You and Koda are the same age and he definitely pushing 50.” Sokka looked at Bato with raised eyebrows before staring at Hakoda. “Are you really?” “No. Bato is just a fucking idiot. Ozai though? He’s getting old- ow!” Bato burst out laughing when a brush hit Hakoda on the head with a thunk and Ozai was scrolling on his phone with a smirk before smiling at the camera. “This is 100% all my hair.”
Sokka took the camera before bowing dramatically. “Thank you, Lord Ozai.” Ozai only rolled his eyes but, with a smile. “Quick where’s your brother.” “You know he wakes up at the ass crack of dawn. Probably talking with Zuko while he gets his scar done.” “Thank you, kind sir.” Sokka turned going to leave the trailer before turning around. “Say be to the people!” A loud mixture of bye’s was sent his way as he walked out to the training area knowing he’d find Toph and Aang. Probably just Aang. “Oh, Aanggg!” Sokka heard a laugh as the boy showed up wearing a tank top and orange shorts. “Ew, you’re fucking sweaty.” “Well thank you. Who’s the camera for?” “You my friend! It’s for our lovely viewers who support us through and through?” Aang smiled at the camera waving quickly. “Tell the people your routine for a usual film day.” “Mm..today's episode has to do with me actually fighting people so I’m doing some extra practice. Toph was here but, she smelled meat and booked it.” “I smelled that before I fucking made it to the Hair trailer.” “Oh yea? Who’s in there?” Sokka placed the camera on Aang’s chair to angle it right as the boy practiced. “Guess.” “Mm..Kat, Zula, Hakoda, Bato, and of course Lord Ozai himself?” “Bullshit that was a guess. Did you go in there?” “I went in there when 4 other people were in there yea. It takes a lot to stay bald thank you very much.”
Sokka picked up the camera giving it a deadpan look. “Mm.. here's a secret! Aang’s a little smartass. He can fool you with that big smile all he wants but, everyone on set knows. Sassy bastard..” Aang only laughed shaking his head. “Zhao is here by the way. He made a majority of the breakfast.” Sokka’s eyes widened as he pulled the camera close to his face to get his expression. “And have you tried it?” “Made me a vegan breakfast and everything.” “..Explain to me why he and Ozai’s managers only make them play bad guys?” Aang laughed as he picked up a cold towel. “No seriously! Like Ozai has done a shit ton of acting and not once have I seen him play a good guy. Zhao played a good guy once but, even then the majority of the movie he was a shitty person.” Aang shrugged smirking at the camera. “People like what they like I guess.” Sokka laughed before calling out to Aang as he walked off. “You’re getting fucking big dude!” “You turned 20 a month ago! I’m..what 2 years younger than Kat? So yeah duh.” “Fuckkkk..” Sokka groaned having the thought that he was getting old in his head.
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Sokka ran excitedly to a room that said special effects and he creaked the door open sneaking inside. He kept the door open for Bato who walked out shaking his head at him. He noticed Zuko had his eyes closed as the finishing touches were placed on his ‘scar’. He quietly placed the camera down in front of Zuko as the special effects artist rolled his eyes before stepping back. “Oh, are you done?” Sokka placed his hand on Zuko’s shoulders making the boy jump slightly. “Maybe.” Zuko smiled opening one of his eyes. “Hi, Sokka..” Sokka smiled kissing Zuko’s cheek loudly making Zuko try to pull away laughing. “Smile for the camera.” Zuko let out a huh before noticing the camera in front of him and smiling awkwardly. “Who’s this for?” Sokka shrugged pulling the back of Zuko’s head to hit his stomach. “Fuck you’re tall.” “Nah you’re just short.” Zuko laughed tilting his head to smile at the camera. “Did you tell them what episode we’re filming?” Sokka let out a hum before turning the camera to face him with a smile. “It’s the last one! Our final filming day as..team Avatar.” Zuko nodded as Sokka turned the camera back to Zuko who nodded slowly. “But yknow..if you really wanna see us again you could watch the other shows we’re in? Kat is filming a show soon-” Sokka put a finger over Zuko’s lips making him smile. “All you need to know is she’s the same badass she was here.” Zuko leaned into Sokka before letting out a grunt. “Kanna was looking for you. She went to the breakfast Zhao made.” “Did you try any?” “I did. Kanna- the lovely woman she is- brought me a plate with basically everything on it. I loved it. You ate right?” Sokka went quiet before slowly placing a kiss on Zuko’s head and backing away. “Sokka.” Sokka quickly ran out before he could get scolded.
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Once Sokka was in the dining hall he smiled smelling the food before whispering into the mic. “Everything smells so fucking good right now..” Sokka decided now was the perfect time to sneak up behind Zhao and grab his shoulder making the man flinch before groaning. “Explain why you aren’t married man?” “Most people don’t find my cooking skills interesting I guess.” Sokka shook his head taking a mini pancake off Zhao’s plate before mumbling. “Bullshit..oh! Say hi to the camera.” Zhao turned his head giving the camera a slight smile. “Hi..” “Explain to the people what you made today.” “Everything basically.” Sokka hums in acknowledgment as he pans the camera across the table. “A little bit of everything huh? You got lunch covered too.” Zhao rolled his eyes but laughed anyway. “Actually Ozai does.” “That doesn’t count. He’s paying for the giant fucking diner after we finish filming.” “Same difference.” “Sokka!”
The camera leeched forward a bit before all you saw was Ty Lee and Toph’s faces. “Well hello! I was gonna look for one of you eventually.” “After you stuffed your face?” “Ooo! What’s the camera for.” “Documentary. Say hi.” Soka took a step back to have Toph and Ty Lee in the full frame as they both posed. “Hi! Oh..wait what do I say? Like..Like do I tell this is the episode?” “Yknow what? You explain what the episode is.” Ty Lee coughs dramatically as she straightens her back. “Ok, serious.. it's serious ok?” Sokka nods slowly trying to stop himself from laughing. “Go ahead..” “So. It’s the final battle. Aang is going to fight Ozai. Katara and Zuko are going to fight Azula. Our lovely Toph, Suki, and Sokka are gonna- Toph stop laughing. Anyway-” Sokka lets out a couch trying to hide the laugh as Toph turns around laughing quietly. “I’m not finished! I gotta give our viewers a lovely show. Anyway..Sozin’s comet is here and..a-and..” Ty Lee began to giggle as Toph grabbed her arm laughing loudly. “Stop..listen I gotta..Sokka make her stop.” All that was heard was Sokka’s quiet laughter. “Oh my god. Please..”
Sokka shook his head before yelling feeling cold hands grab his waist. “Oh fuck! Mai why? What have I ever done to you?” “Drink my boba. And eat my curly fries. Ass.” Sokka let Mai hug him quickly before she noticed the camera raising her eyebrow. “Who’s camera is that?” “Wouldn’t you like to know. Say hi though.” Mai waved at the camera before walking to Ty Lee and Toph hugging both of them. “Is it really over after today?” “Ugh don’t say it like that..we literally hang out all the time outside of filming” “You know what I mean.” Sokka smiles before joining the hug the only view for the camera being Toph’s hair. There was muffled speaking before Sokka pulled away. “Toph Beifong.” Toph raised an eyebrow at the camera with a smirk. “What?” “Anything for the people?” “You sound like stupid paparazzi..I don’t have much for ya. Other than don’t make stupid bets with stupid people like AANG AND KATARA. Also if you have a gap in your teeth you’re fucking cool. Like me.” Toph smiled showing the small gap before turning her head and feeling a hand on her shoulder.
Sokka smiled brightly before rushing over to hug Iroh’s arm. “Kanna wanted me to give you this plate Toph. She knows you ate it’s just a bunch of sweets.” Toph made an ‘o’ shape with her mouth before taking the plate. “Tell Kanna thank you for me? I gotta go beat up Aang. Yknow.. pre-filming training.” “If you say so Toph. And you young man..” Sokka smiled as he felt Iroh hug him properly before placing the camera on the table facing them. “I’m assuming that camera is the directors?” “Of course.” Iroh smiled at the camera before placing a gentle hand on Sokka’s back. “And did you visit Zuko?” “I did.” “Good he talked about you all morning. Drove Ozai sick. But he listened anyway.” Sokka chuckled shrugging with a blush showing up. “I do hope you’re going to the diner?” “Of course Uncle! I’d never miss anything Ozai pays for.” Iroh barked out a laugh as Sokka quickly grabbed the camera letting Iroh lead him to a table. “Oh look a table full of old people. Love it.” “Careful calling Kanna old. She hits like a truck.”
Sokka let out a quick snort before sitting next to Kanna smiling brightly. “Hi, Sokka.” “Hi, gran-gran.” “You’re in Pakku’s seat.” “He can sit on the floor.” Kanna laughs patting Sokka’s arm. “And why are we going around holding a camera?” “I gotta show everyone how happy everyone is on the last day of filming.” Sokka placed the camera down in front of him facing towards him as he laid his head on Kanna’s shoulder. “You’ve grown so much Sokka..” Sokka let out a nervous laugh as he shrugged. “You think so?” “You’re 20 now, aren’t you? How old were you when we started filming?” Sokka chuckled hiding his face in Kanna’s shoulder. “15..” “15!” Sokka heard laughter around the table as the back of his neck started to heat up. “Glad you didn’t grow too tall for us.” “I probably wouldn’t have this job if I suddenly was 6’4.” Sokka groaned feeling a sharp flick at the back of his head turning around to glare at Pakku. “Up.” “No. Go take Piando’s chair.” The man laughed glaring at Pakku. “Try me.” “Do not.” Sokka laughed sticking his tongue out at Pakku who rolled his eyes smiling. Sokka kisses Kanna’s cheek before grabbing the camera and stretching. “If you’ll excuse me old people I have things to do. Except you gran-gran. You aren’t old.” Sokka smiled at the grunt he got as he walked off looking for more people to record.
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Sokka forgot about the camera when everyone had to be on set ready to film. Once Sokka found it again it was almost dead. “Well, shit..” Sokka picked up the camera smiling with the dirt still on his face before he lifted the camera up and whistled getting everyone's attention. “Say bye!” A loud chorus of bye’s was heard as Sokka smiled turning off the camera.
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Katara held the camera as she kneeled down smiling brightly. “So um..today we have a little flashback episode and- come here. This is for all the fans so come say hi.” A little girl pops into the frame with a small shy smile as she holds onto Katara’s arm. “Hi..” Katara chuckled as she held the girl's hand. “This is little me. And she is so cute !” The little girl giggled smiling at Katara. “Thank you Ms. Katara..” Katara bounced side to side before gently holding the girl's hand. “Let’s go find Sokka.” Katara held the camera before stopping seeing Zuko holding a child in his arms as he smiled with tears in your eyes. “Why are you crying..?” Katara leaned down to pick up the little girl. Zuko mumbled holding the child version of him. “He’s so cute..” Katara laughed as Zuko chuckled wetly hiding his face on the top of the childs head. “Mk..lets go Amka. He’s having a bonding moment.” “Oki..”
Katara smiled holding the girl close as she leans her head on her shoulder. “Can we go see Anik?” “Of course!” Katara started to slightly jog making the girl giggle holding onto her tighter. “Sokkaaa!” Sokka turned noticing the camera smiling. “Hellooo.” Sokka was holding the little boy in his arms upside down. “God what are you doing?” “Well little Anik over here is ticklish. And he just didn’t like how sad the episode was soooo..” Sokka tickled Anik’s side making the boy laugh and double over trying to swat his hands away. Amka tugged Katara arm as she turend her head smiling. “Can I join them?” “Of course you can.” Katara placed her down as she ran to her brother and Sokka. “Did you see Zuko?” “Yea. Him holding JJ and crying?”
Sokka laughed shaking his head. “Is he really?” Katara placed the camera down as she nodded sitting next to Sokka. “Are they the only ones here?” “Nah..I think the other kids are here too. I saw Zula with Emi. And Emi said all the kids are here. So you won’t see Aang for the rest of the day.” Katara rolled her eyes smiling knowing Aang would be absorbed in talking care of his child actor. “JJ and Emi..Anik and Amka..oh shit whats his name? We all just call him peanut what’s his actual name Sokka?” “Wow. So all those pictures you’ve never thought of his actual name?” “Sokka!” “His name is Kai.” Sokka rolled his eyes laughing as Anik lays on his leg. He keeps laughing as he mumbles out. “Peanut and Aang? Is that what you’ve been calling them this whole time?” “Shut up.” Sokka hugged Anik as he talk to his sister a 100 miles per hour. Katara heard footsteps as she turned the camera before gasping dramatically. “Peanut!” Katara dropped the camera hugging the small child tightly as he giggled. “Woww..Well will you look at that? Aang decided to share Kai with us.”
Aang flipped Sokka off before smiling. “You’re boyfriend is coming. Pretty sure he’s still crying.” Katara placed the camera away enough to get the full frame with everyone inside. “Here he comes..baby why are you crying?” Zuko walked over sitting next to Sokka holding a sleeping JJ in his arms. “I’m not..” “Yea sure.” Katara pulled Aang and kai to sit next to her. “What are we doing?” “Smiling for the camera.” The group look at the camera as Sokka turns Anik and Amka’s head to stare at the camera. “Smile dorks.” The kids give their best smiles and say cheese before the video cuts out.