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Kind of annoys me when people say that Mai “just calls Zuko out on his shit” when “his shit” is like… his trauma symptoms

Yeah the thing about this is...if you really believe that Zuko treats Mai so poorly and/or he's such an awful boyfriend why would you want him with Mai? Unless what Mai gets out of the relationship is someone to criticize. Given what she tells Zuko about her relationship with Kei Lo in the comics, that she likes that he likes her more than she likes him, it seems like an unbalanced relationship where she holds all the cards is exactly what she wants. She blames Zuko for her needing that, but that's also exactly how she treated Zuko when she was dating him, and using her relationship with Kei Lo this way is another way for her to guilt-trip Zuko. Which makes sense if you consider both the way her parents treated her and that she grew up watching her friend Azula and their father mistreat Zuko, and then initiated the relationship at a time when Zuko was in a bad place and emotionally vulnerable. (And we can only assume that she was the one who initiated that relationship because she liked him first and we have no indication of how he felt about her before and have you seen this boy with girls?) That also follows with the way she didn't like it when Zuko started standing up for his own opinions. I don't think any of this was intentional which is why I generally think Mai is a victim of bad writing and try not to assume that what Mai actually wants is a relationship that she doesn't have to put any work into with someone who is too damaged to realize he deserves better, but it's almost ridiculous how many bad implications are packed into Mai and Zuko's relationship.

I'm not talking about the scene where Mai is right to call Zuko out for blaming her for his jealousy at the party, although I would argue that what led to that was her repeatedly shutting him down and refusing to engage with what was going on with him. It was shitty behavior on Zuko's part, yeah, but it was so obviously textbook "pay attention to me" behavior from an abused kid who has learned from someone they love giving constant negative feedback that if you can't get positive attention, negative attention is the next best thing. It's kind of amazing to me that people don't connect these dots because it exactly mirrors Zuko's relationship with Ozai; Zuko gets negative feedback/indifference from his father -> Zuko forces his way into the forbidden war room and emotionally explodes -> gets extreme negative feedback from Ozai which he convinces himself is his father giving him an important mission because he really cares about him. Zuko does the same pattern when he constantly pushes Iroh to see if Iroh will push back, only this pattern is disrupted because Iroh actually does care about Zuko and holds him accountable for his behavior. Which is not what Mai is doing when she breaks up with Zuko when she's mad at him and then gets back together with him when she's decided she's not mad anymore. Breaking up with someone temporarily as a punishment when you didn't actually mean to end the relationship, rather than actually addressing the things that made you argue in the first place, is an extremely unhealthy relationship pattern.

I'm talking about when people insist that Mai was also calling Zuko out on his shit when she told him that she didn't ask for his life story. In that scene, what exactly does he need to be "called out on"? Worrying about going back to a father who burned his face? He should be worried! Mai should be worried! Moreover, this is a healthy action on Zuko's part! This is Zuko actually beginning to break those destructive patterns because he's actually started to interact with people who aren't emotional black holes and realized that he can like, talk about his feelings and other people will listen. Mai doesn't want Zuko to break that pattern because that pattern is what their relationship is built on, and it's not really Mai's fault and she was in some ways a victim as well, but it does become Mai's fault when she encourages Zuko to turn back to unhealthy ways of thinking and refuses to let that relationship go.

I'm talking about people who condemn Zuko for breaking up with her. Someone legitimately tried to argue with me once that Mai didn't "consent" to Zuko breaking up with her and like, y'all. No. No. That's not how it works. Your significant other doesn't need to consent to you deciding a relationship isn't working for you anymore. The only person that needs to consent is you. That doesn't mean the other person isn't gonna be hurt but like, nobody's hurt entitles them to a relationship with someone. You do owe someone you were intimate with a certain amount of courtesy and that's why writing a letter like Zuko did isn't considered proper etiquette normally, but in a situation where your life is in danger and the other person doesn't want the relationship to end (and will actively prevent it from ending) and there's no safe way to end the relationship in person? Perfectly acceptable. Zuko did what he had to do to get out of a situation where he was actively in danger even if he hadn't decided that saving the world was more important than being prince (that's one thing I think doesn't get talked about enough. People talk about how Zuko could have followed the villain path that Ozai laid out for him, but he also could have been hurt again or even killed even if he didn't actively defy Ozai. Ozai disfigured him, burned him, seriously injured him, an injury that could have killed him, for like, the slightest disobedience before when Zuko was totally loyal to him, because parents like that don't really need a reason and what was behind it wasn't actually what Zuko did or didn't do but a fundamental belief that Ozai was allowed to treat his child that way. Parents who do this are also very likely to do it again. And Zuko was already in the place where he couldn't be that loyal son anymore, sooner or later he would have done something to upset Ozai or Ozai would have found a reason.) and Mai's desire to be in a relationship with Zuko does not justify jeopardizing his safety and well-being and that's what she should have realized at the Boiling Rock. I also get that sometimes people make these arguments to defend Mai because she suffers from underwritten female character syndrome but like, please, I'm begging you.

None of that means Mai should have to put up with bad behavior from Zuko or that she has to emotionally support him all the time at the expense of her own well-being (which incidentally is the problem in KA...) If only there were a relationship in the show where two people were able to call each other out on their shit but also support each other emotionally when it mattered, like real people do in a real relationship...a balance...a yin and yang if you will...fire and water...red and blue...if only...

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Coding genius Sokka that can assemble and disassemble his laptop in under 10 min, but keeps getting his background changed by Katara because his password is SUK1 and refuses to change it 

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I know that many Zutara shippers like to focus on Katara and Zuko being the mature ones in the gaang, and I think there is some truth to that, but I also wanna talk about how for me Zutara is about them both getting to be kids and acknowledge their suppressed inner child.

One of their most important bonding moments, the moment where they stopped seeing each other as purely impersonal enemies, was when Katara wept over the death of her mother in front of him, and he told her that he’d lost his mother, too.

Both of them have, in many ways, had to grow up too fast and take on adult responsibilities. Katara had to take on her mother’s role in her family and also often plays that role in the gaang, and Zuko was banished from his home at thirteen and forced to captain a military ship. But one of the reasons why that moment in the crystal catacombs is so important is because it allows both of them to acknowledge that they are still hurt children whose mothers were cruelly taken away, to acknowledge it for themselves and to look across the metaphorical battlefield and to see that the person on the other side is also a hurt child. Though the circumstances of the loss of their mothers and their need to fulfill an adult role are very different, they are both still kids who were never given time to grieve, and they see that in each other.

Even their field trip in “The Southern Raiders” is a manifestation of the need to address the hurt child. Going after Yon Rha is reckless and dangerous and does put them in adult positions that neither of them should be in, but that actually highlights that these are kids dealing with mature issues that they should never have had to deal with in the first place. They’re both angry and acting out in that episode because of a need to let that grieving child out. And by the end of that episode both of them have grown considerably and reach an adult understanding of anger and justice and forgiveness and that allows them to reconcile with each other, as well as to reconcile with the demands of the inner child. After that, we see Katara and Zuko fall into an easy companionship with each other very quickly that is childish in its innocence.

That’s why I can never see the dark, intriguing, shallow Zutara only based on physical attraction that many antis fear. The thing about Zutara is that there is no expectation of romance between them. If Zuko and Katara had a relationship it would be vastly different than the one they both have with their canon love interests where they are struggling to fill a role in a mature relationship. Instead it would be a slow buildup from friends to lovers after both of them have become mature enough to have an adult relationship.

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in all the chaos of today, I’m back my Zuko simp brethren to spread some more memes.

don’t worry about fandom drama or ATLA live action chaos. Sit back, relax, head empty: Zuko.

what’s this?? I’m capable of posting more than once every 5 millennia??

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Your posts about what Zuko and Katara would gain from Zutara are amazing and so fun to read. I hope there will be more posts made for this "what ___ would gain from Zutara" series. Maybe you could do Sokka next; I'd love to see what Sokka would gain from Zutara! :D

What Sokka would gainfrom Zutara

 There are definitely some advantages for Sokka! Like being given all the meat he wants:

Aang: Oh, we’re going to a meatplace? Sokka: Come on, Aαng. Every one here eats meat…even themeat! 

 Instead of having meat taken away.

Sokka: Hey! Who ate all my blubbered sealjerky?Aαng: Oh, that was food? I used it to start thecampfire last night. Sorry.

Being treated to shopping sprees:

Iroh: I always say the only thing better than finding something you were looking for, is finding something you weren’t looking for at a great bargain! 

Instead of the Avatar asceticism.

Roku:  I started packing, but then thefire sages told me I won’t need any worldly possessions anymore. 

He can bond with Zukoover their sword skills:

Instead of feelingleft out as a nonbender.

He can spend time in a culture that looks to the future:

Instead of one that is frozen in time.

He can trust Zuko tolook out for his father:

Instead of hiding themap to his whereabouts.

He will know that hissister is well cared for:

Zuko: You should get some rest. We’ll be therein a few hours. You’ll need all your strength. 

Instead of knowingthat his sister spends all her time caring for somebody else.

Katara: Sokka’s got the right idea Aαng.We’re here, we’re ready…  the best thing we can do now is get plenty ofrest. 

Katara: Aαng, it’s the middle of thenight. You need to go back to sleep. 

Katara:  Aαng, I know you’re just tryingto help. But you really need to get a grip. You’re unraveling. 

Katara: You know what? I’ve got just thething.  Get ready to be “de-stress-i-fied”. 

Katara: You don’t look so good.  Yousure you can’t just lie down for a little nap? 

Katara: Aαng, we’re all starting toget a little worried about you. 

Katara: Listen to me, you’ve been trainingfor this since the day we’ve met. I’ve seen your progress. You’re smart, brave,and strong enough. 

His nieces and nephewswon’t be shown favoritism …

Bumi: Well, lookee here. “Vacation Tenzin” has finally decided to join us. Tenzin: Yes, he has. It’s so nice to get to spend more time with my family. Isn’t that right, my little Rohan? And I’ve really enjoyed having you two around. Reminds me of all those great vacations we took as kids with Dad. Kya: Uh, I think your memory is a little foggy. Bumi and I weren’t on those great vacations. It was always just you and Dad. Tenzin: No, that can’t be right. What about the time he took us to Kyoshi Island to ride the elephant-koi? Kya: Nope. We weren’t there. Tenzin: Hmm. Oh, remember Ember Island? Those amazing sand palaces we built on the beach? Bumi: You mean you built. We never saw the place.

Because Zuko knows howdamaging that behavior can be.

Zuko: You’re like my sister. Everything always…cameeasy to her. She’s a firebending prodigy – and everyone adores her.  Myfather says she was born lucky. He says I was lucky to be born. 

But most of all, Sokkawould gain a brother who understands him.

Someone who noticeswhen things are wrong.

Zuko: Not up toanything, huh?

 And who shares hissense of humor.

Sokka: I can take you back to your cell if you’ve learned your lesson.

Zuko: (lifts his head up and sighs a breath of fire) Yes, I have. Completely.

Who knows what it’slike trying to please an absent father …

And being overshadowed bya talented younger sister.

Who has grown up withprejudices …

Sokka:  It’s all right. I mean, normally I’d hold a grudge, but seeing as you guys are a bunch of girls, I’ll make an exception.

Zuko: Shut your mouth, you water tribe peasant!

But has also grownpast them. And who learns to adapt when his worldview is challenged …

Sokka: Oh yeah. The Kyoshi warriors are a skilled group of fighters, trust worthy too. They’re good friends of ours.

Zuko: Look, I admit I’ve done some awful things. I was wrong to try to capture you, and I’m sorry that I attacked the Water Tribe.

… instead of being rigid and obstinant.

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hey Zuko simps, back at it again

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Thanks for the tag! @purelyzutara

1. Gymnopédie No. 1- Erik Satie

2. Shoot the Moon- Mudhoney

3. I’ve Got the World in my Pocket- Enjoy

4. Disappear- Beabadoobee

5. King of the Hill- Minutemen

6. Don’t Want to Cry- the Buckinghams

7. ABC- Jackson 5

8. Come with Me- the Boyz

9. A Quick One Before the Eternal Worm Devours Connecticut- Have a Nice Life

10. Avril 14th- Aphex Twin

Tagging: I don’t have many mutuals that haven’t been tagged already, so @ anyone who wants to!

you can usually tell a lot about a person by the type of music they listen to. put your favourite playlist on shuffle and list the first ten songs then tag ten people! no skipping!

tagged by @idspendallnight thank you!!

living a lie // daniel zott

in the rain // joe hisaishi

lost stars // keira knightly

「よっ!ご陽気もの」風のアドリブ // yuki hayashi

heartbeat //  joe hisaishi

experience // ludovico einaudi

beginning of the end movement V // the newton brothers

paper rings // taylor swift 

this is what being cheated on feels like // clinton kane

good morning beauty queen // jacob sigman

tagging: @maddieschaoticblog @liamisthesun @nevertoomanyhugs @carpe-clone @lady-of-the-spirit

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oh no sry i just realised i never posted this here!! a super late Christmas post featuring my otp

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hello tumblr- head canon question of the day for you. What would the Gaang get Katara for her birthday?

(I was thinking in a modern AU, but canon works too)

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The No “I Love You” Animatic In case Tumblr can’t play the video, here’s the Vimeo Link

Link to the AO3 collection So, when @fictionissocialinquiry laid out this challenge, it was mainly for writers; but she included some extra prompts therein, and one was a line from Hozier’s “Shrike”.

I couldn’t whisper when you needed it shouted This led me to listen to “Shrike” on repeat while I feverishly started doodling the thumbnails for the animatic I got in my head (so I hope that some of that emotion from Hozier’s amazing song comes through in the final board, ‘cause I listened to it. A. Lot.). While I think it’s a bit easier for drawings to express “I love you” without any words needed at all. I wanted to try and approach the task by thinking of ways one can confess that they love someone through acts of service and tenderness versus super obvious displays of love, I guess. It came out with a sort of courtly love-ish vibe that I really ended up liking. (Though I suppose reciprocation makes it not courtly love ANYWHO…)

I’m in an Ambassador Katara/Fire Lord Zuko state of mind! I just love any love story with them in these roles. There are so many different ways to play with the set up of them as Ambassador and Fire Lord. In this one, I kind of picture that they haven’t gotten together yet (this is divergent from whatever I did in the Reunion animatics; this is it’s own thing). Perhaps they are on the precipice of realizing they want to be together… I don’t know; it’s open to interpretation. XD but what I hope I portrayed clearly is how one can show that they love another. u.u

Music: The Princess Pleads for Wallace’s Life - Braveheart: The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack

Please no reposting. (And while I don’t mind screenshots being posted so long as you credit me with a link to either the tumblr post or the Vimeo link, please don’t post like a bunch of frames, and there should be no money being made off of it; this is a purely not-for-profit sort of thing. These were for fun, and I enjoy people liking them one so much. However, the screenshot rule ONLY applies to the animatics, but it really is an honor system here, guys, please be judicious with how many you take.)

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Hello Tumblr- I’m back with more memes from yours truly ;))

shockingly not just Zuko simp memes but don’t get too excited that’s definitely most of my material

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Zuko would be a Gryffindor and no, you can’t change my mind.

helloooo tumblr. I’m back from my lil hiatus- for now ;) but most importantly, I offer you this as I crawl out of my cave:

so, brief intro. This is based off of my original comments on Pinterest (pictured above), but hopefully written to be a bit more coherent. That comment section had some intense debates, but it was fun seeing everyone’s takes, so I thought I’d bring it over here. I saw lot of people on the Zuko=Slytherin side but, as you can see, I have some strong opinions to the contrary. You guys don’t know this about me but I was obsessed with Harry Potter for a longgg time. I may not be as actively into it now, but once a Potterhead always a Potterhead. That being said- this is all for fun! Reblog/comment your thoughts. What do you think the characters houses would be- let me know :)

Mm yes delicious literary parallels- the stories and characters of Zuko and Sirius Black mirror each other in a lot of ways. That shared angst? Family trauma? Yessir. (And bonus points for being considered heartthrobs haha) If we’re translating Zuko’s story to the HP universe, him having a similar situation to Sirius would make total sense from a literary standpoint. For those of you unfamiliar with the story, Sirius Black is from a long prestigious line of pure bloods. (All wizard ancestry). His family is well off and highly respected, in *certain* circles. Most notably though, they’re all Slytherins. It’s a huge part of their identity- they pride themselves heavily on carrying on the tradition of both being a Slytherin and more or less being part of the bad guys. No one really can choose otherwise. Sirius however, gets sorted into Gryffindor, and allies with people that stand for the complete opposite of what his family believes in. He ends up fighting against his own family in order to help defeat Voldemort. Sirius is literally burned off of the family tree tapestry- he’s an outcast, a disgrace to his own family. Sound familiar? Zuko being sorted into Gryffindor while his whole family had always been Slytherins (Azula would 100% be top off her class in Slytherin), having to grow from their bigotry, struggling with his identity and being shunned from his family, and eventually joining the good guys? Yeah, that adds up. Take out the Hogwarts houses and that’s basically his story already. 

Honor!!! Okay, this ones pretty short. Basically, Zuko’s actions mostly come from a place of wanting to do the right thing and honor. (Granted, what he did in Seasons 1-2 wasn’t the right thing, but he thought it was at the time). Just the idea of being obsessed with honor (again, the Fire Nations idea of honor is warped but let’s think of it as it’s neutral meaning here- think of chivalry, good reputation, respect, etc) of is more of a Gryffindor thing to me, and again, trying to do the right thing is very much a Gryffindor trait.

Determination aka one of the main Gryffindor traits. Bravery, determination, passion, all define a Gryffindor. Passion is pretty self explanatory, Zuko’s a passionate person, period. Bravery we’ll get to in the next bullet. You cannot tell me my man Zuko is not determined. Some argue that much of his actions were out of ambition, which I’ll get to later, but the way he goes about all of his tasks (capturing the avatar, joining the Gaang, getting Katara to forgive him) is very much Gryffindor. He simply does not give up. He keeps going forward, no matter what- no matter the difficulties, Zuko will keep going. He’s determined, always.

Brave, brash, and a not so small sprinkle of self-sacrifice In their constant efforts to do the right thing, Gryffindors often act recklessly, simply crashing forward in earnestness to do the right thing, to save the day, etc. This is very much Zuko. I love him, but let’s be honest, he can be a bit dumb at times. He’s very brash and can get caught up in the moment. He tends to just run ahead, often acting without thinking, except maybe about his end goal. Not to mention, he’s incredibly brave. I could use countless examples, but the first ones that come to the mind are the Agni Kai with Azula, and leaving to join the Gaang during the eclipse. Zuko literally throws himself in front of lightning for someone. Without a second thought, he sacrifices his own life for someone else. Now if that isn’t reckless Gryffindor bravery in its purest form, I don’t know what is. Zuko leaves behind his throne, his family, girlfriend, honor, home, everything, with the very real possibility of never returning, to join the Gaang. He leaves it all behind, to do the right thing. That is most definitely not a Slytherin move. Maybe he could act as a double agent, giving information to the Gaang while retaining his throne, if he was Slytherin, but that blind all or nothing sacrifice for the greater good is simply out of character for a Slytherin. Not to say they’re evil by any means, but they’re cunning. Your average Slytherin just wants to ensure their well being, and is clever about doing so.

Ambition & Cunning (or not really) One of the most popular arguments for Zuko being a Slytherin is that his quest to capture Aang, was done out of ambition. I would argue that yes, he was ambitious in pursuit of the Avatar, but ultimately his actions were not fueled out of self interest, but for acceptance from his father. He wants to be welcomed back home, he wants love and acceptance. Secondly, Zuko really isn’t that cunning. See all of the above points for more evidence, but he’s simply not. He thunders ahead without a second thought. He doesn’t achieve his goals through meticulous planning, or manipulation and deceitful actions, he just goes for it. Let’s look at Azula, who I think we can all agree is a Slytherin through and through. Many of her most valued traits by Ozai, what makes her so formidable, and what Zuko tries again and again to be more like, are in turn her most Slytherin-esque traits. Azula is the definition of cunning and calculated. She plans every step. She analyzes her enemies weaknesses, their strengths. She’s incredibly powerful, but she doesn’t go full force all the time, she’s meticulous in when and how to use that power. Try as he might, Zuko can never be like her. It just isn’t in his nature. He’s not calculating or manipulative, he’s painfully brash, passionate, and straight forward. Take season 2 episode 8, “The Chase.” While Aang is fighting with Azula and Zuko, he gets to the second story of a building via airbending that doesn’t have a floor. In pursuit of him, Azula almost falls through, but quickly realizes and deftly jumps off to the side. Shortly after, Zuko runs through with a determined yell, but doesn’t notice and crashes straight down. This, is the perfect example of them as characters and their dynamic. Azula, always on guard and calculating, Zuko, full steam ahead, all passion and bravery, no hesitation.

Not everyone’s a hero! A common misconception is that Slytherins are the bad guys while Gryffindors are the good guys. I’ve seen this argument as evidence for Zuko being a Slytherin- he wasn’t a hero for most of the story, so he can’t possibly be a Gryffindor. First of all, Zuko has never truly been evil. He’s constantly had the conflicting ideas of good and evil, i.e- Roku and Sozin, within in him; it just takes a long and difficult journey to become a hero. And again, his actions were fueled not by selfish intent, but by a need for acceptance, and that’s all he knew. By merely going through that incredibly painful journey of growth, he ultimately proves his bravery even more, and his determination. He went through all that hardship, but kept going, kept fighting, and came out a good person in the end. I want to stress this point though- not all Gryffindors are these dashing heroes, especially not straight away. Look at Colin Creevey or Neville Longbottom- both Gryffindors, and both untraditional heroes. Sure, they were never ‘evil’, but they did start off unassuming, anxious, and awkward. Many, including themselves, doubted their status as Gryffindors, but by the end of the series through their growth and hard work, ended up proving themselves as the heroes they always had been, even if they didn’t know it. Heroism comes in many different forms and from many different places.

I could probably go on, but I’m sure you get the idea. Let me know what you think! I’m very much team Zuko=Gryffindor obviously, but I’m not sure about the other characters. I’d love to hear everyone’s ideas or takes on my argument :)

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zuko and katara have more meaningful and significant development with one 4 minute scene and seven episodes than aang and katara did with three whole fucking books. im sorry i fucking said it. 

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YOUR MEMES GIVE ME LIFE OH MY GOD

HAHA thank you so much :)) This actually made me smile on a pretty rough day. I’ve come to realize that I may not have enough time for ATLA fanfic or in-depth analysis, but I do have time for shittily edited memes, and perhaps that was my ~destiny~ all along. You can definitely expect more soon- especially some more for the Zuko simp nation which I am a proud member of. B)

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8 and 16 for the zutara asks?

Thank you for the asks- and sorry for the late response, haha

8. How have your opinions on A: TLA changed since you entered the fandom? Turns out, I have reblogged these asks before and answered this question- but I’m more than happy to answer them again! :) I think I definitely appreciate the show more as a whole since joining the fandom. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely loved the show before but I watched it much more casually- now I can see just how much you can take from this show and how much incredible work and detail was put into it. My biggest opinion change has to be about Katara though. When I first watched ATLA my feelings on her varied from annoyed to couldn’t care less. Katara still isn’t my fave, and she still slightly annoys me at certain parts of the show but I 100% understand and enjoy her character, and her importance, way more. Honestly, Fanon Katara and Canon Katara can be pretty different at times, mainly with the ending. Personally, I think the fandom has a better grasp on her character than some of the showrunners- I mean the Kataang ending really did just disregard her. (Just a quick note- even when she did annoy me, I always wanted the best for her, and how she was totally mistreated with the canon ending and TLOK infuriated me even back then.) Other than that, the fandom also introduced me to new ships, like Taang, that I never really thought of before but I like today.

16. Do you think Zuko and Katara developed feelings for each other in canon or post-canon? Okay, I love Zutara in any form, post-canon or canon divergence, but I have to go with canon. I mean their chemistry and interactions throughout the show are what made me such an avid shipper in the first place. Maybe they didn’t realize or come to terms with their feelings until post-canon, but they were definitely there during the show. 

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002: Tokka please!

First of all, thank you very much for the ask! :)

002 | Send me a ship and I will tell you:

When I started shipping them: Sorry if this a disappointment to anyone, but I’m actually not a Tokka shipper, so technically I never did. While I watched ATLA I never even really thought of them as a couple but I did discover the idea of them as a couple more as I learned about TLOK and became more involved with the fandom. (if that makes any sense lol)

My thoughts: Like I said above, I’m not a Tokka shipper but I’m not anti-tokka either. Maybe my Sukka heart just won’t let me want Sokka to be with anyone else, haha but I can see why people like him with Toph. I thought her crush on him in ATLA was cute, but just that, a childhood crush. Their chemistry/potential as a couple doesn’t really jump out at me, but hey I respect the ship. (well, unless you want them to get together in ATLA canon bc a 15 year old and 12 year old def shouldn’t be together romantically, haha). Overall, pretty neutral on Tokka :)

What makes me happy about them: Whether you ship them or not, or even just as an older brother like dynamic, Sokka looking out for Toph is adorable. I’ve seen screencap posts of Toph holding onto Sokka whenever she isn’t on the ground and him just being a comforting presence that she trusts makes my heart all fuzzy

What makes me sad about them: If the TLOK theory is canon and Sokka is the father to Toph’s children the fact that he either didn’t know or wasn’t able to be a part of their lives in that way breaks my heart because we all know Sokka would be a great dad. (he also 100%gives off fun uncle energy but still). Oh and the finale scene with them? I mean the scene where Toph almost falls off the airship gets me every time

Things done in fanfic that annoys me: I haven’t looked at any Tokka fanfic, but I’m guessing fics where they get together in the ATLA canon timeline because again, a 12 and 15 year old romantically ain’t it chief.

Things I look for in fanfic: Again, never read any fanfic of them but I think a post-canon slow-burn could be sweet. They’re older and more mature and Sokka slowly realizes she’s not a little girl anymore, Toph being a badass, those vibes.

My wishlist: For everyone reading this post to have a nice day, lovely evening, a good nights sleep, or whatever time of day. 

Who I’d be comfortable them ending up with, if not each other: If you couldn’t have guessed by now Sokka and Suki lol. For Toph, I love her as a badass independent woman but I do like Taang 

My happily ever after for them: As Tokka being canon? I’m not really sure. Sokka not dying so young and him being involved in their kid’s lives, whether he and Toph are together at that point or not. If they do end up together, I would love not a super traditional domestic marriage because that’s just not Toph. She would totally be out there kicking ass still. 

Wow for someone who doesn’t even ship them I sure can talk a lot about them huh