"I really believe she's not GOING to give up on you," Sokka told him, "not as long as that dark and sordid past doesn't turn into a dark and sordid present. But I'm luckier, because Mel's hotter than Rikku -- although not by much -- and I don't understand what she sees in me."

He smiled weakly at Reno. "I was ASKING if you were happy the birds are okay, to try to tease you, but I really do hope you're okay, too."