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[kyoshi]

I thought this holiday was supposed to be good for couples. So far it's been really disappointing.

I'll be happy if I never have to hear "Valentine's Day" ever again.

[And boyfriends have been equally disappointing; she feels like she's barely seen him for days. Stupid Sokka and his stupid other-girl friends. Stupid holiday. Stupid- ... everything.

She'll be in her room sulking and wanting to punch things. And she might not respond right away, either- she has to have a conversation with a certain someone...]

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[kyoshi]

If he really thinks he loves her... I can't fight that. I already argued with him and he just... [Blew her off. Like none of what they went through even mattered.]

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[markofthebrave]

[Katara frowns. This is so messed up.]

I'll talk with him. I don't know what's going on in his head, but...

[She looks at Suki seriously.] That's not all that I meant - even if the Malnosso keep doing these crazy, terrible things you have to decide if you're going to believe who they say Sokka is and what they make him do... or who you know him to be.

[And she reaches over and gives Suki a hug.] I'm so sorry this happened.

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[kyoshi]

[Suki holds her back, trying not to cling a little; she really does need that confidence boost, and she's so glad Katara's here for her now.]

I'm... not just going to give up. If it's really some kind of experiment... a-and if he realizes it... then we can work things out. Just like before...

[Though if they mess with the two of them a third time she will be cracking some heads.]

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[markofthebrave]

[You can hold on as long as you need to, Suki, because this is weird, and it sucks, and you're her friend and she hates this. But eventually, the hug ends and Katara sits back.]

I'm glad to hear that. I know you mean a lot to him - I don't know what else this could be. [But there, she's said her piece and she isn't going to push this right now.] In the meantime... do you want me to get you anything?

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[kyoshi]

No... it's alright. I think I'd just like to be alone for a while... I need to think. [And she wants to be mad at him for a while, even if she is more willing to give him a chance when all of this ends.]

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[markofthebrave]

All right. [And so Katara gets up to go have a word with her brother, but she pauses at the door and looks back.]

Just remember, no matter what happens - we're friends, Suki.

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[kyoshi]

...I know. [And she does know, especially now, with Katara's support despite all of this.] Thanks, Katara. That means a lot.