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[theideaguy]

[The person on the console screen looks shockingly like Sokka. Have you ever seen Sokka before in person? Then it's pretty easy to tell that the person on the screen actually is Sokka. He's got Sokka's eyes, Sokka's skin colour, and a somewhat similar style of hair given that there's still something like a small swish of hair at the top of his head.

[Except, he doesn't look exactly like Sokka. Unlike the Water Tribe warrior, his hair is slightly different—worn down instead of strictly pulled back. He's sporting a rather large moustache and a rather glorious beard. He's sporting the colour red instead of the colour blue, even if his clothes is somewhat makeshift. And above all else, he doesn't sound like Sokka. The man is talking with a rather posh and sophisticated accent and a pitch that's at least an octave or two lower than Sokka's normal voice.

[But it's still Sokka. Though perhaps if one hasn't seen him before, he might be mistaken for someone completely new.]

Greetings and salutations, my dear citizens of the Shell.

My name is Fire. Wang Fire! Sophisticated gentleman and trained psychotherapist, at your service. [He twirls his moustache with his right hand, as if to add embellishment to the declaration.]

It's come to my attention that, of late, there's been quite the rumblings of frustration on the account of a good many people that I've had the pleasure of making acquaintances of. And why ought it not to be the case? The Shell has changed so dramatically over the past few weeks, almost to no one's general preference. And so it's with this in mind that I've decided, as a most magnanimous gesture, to offer my services to you all.

Should you perhaps need someone to talk to about matters of the mind or the heart, you might find me around the Midnight Hotel, where I'm currently staying. If you can't find me around, just ask around reception. They'll be able to summon me to your side in a jiffy.

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[whitelotustile]

May I just say, Mister Fire, that that is a fine beard you have.

[Iroh doesn't know what Sokka is doing, but he has no objection to playing along]

[theideaguy]

[Wang Fire looks rather appreciative of that.]

Why thank you, good man. I see your beard is rather... beardy as well. A fine specimen!

[whitelotustile]

I do try. It is a mark of distinction.

[gistful]

Master Fire. I thank you for making your services available at the Hotel.

[All gravely. Is he humouring? Is he playing along? Hard to tell.]

[theideaguy]

[Well, the fact that Anton didn't tell him immediately to cease and desist is a positive?]

It is my pleasure, good sir, to provide this service to you and all your clientele.

[gistful]

[Anton has a secret indulgence for trolling.]

Should you require assistance to make your practice proceed more smoothly, please let me know.

[raavashing]

...Sokka?

[theideaguy]

Well met today! Are you telling me that your name is Sokka? If so, young Sokka, are you coming to me to inquire about my services?

[Yup, he's going to deny everything.]

[raavashing]

...noooooo. My name is Wan. You know that. You're Sokka, Sokka.

[gathersnomoss]

You're a psychotherapist?

[theideaguy]

Quite! Not to mention the father of one young boy who has needed quite the dose of it as he's grown up. Completely his mother's fault though.

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[unetrustworthy]

...why would people want to talk to you?

[A harsh question, perhaps, but her tone made it sound more like what are your qualifications?]

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[theideaguy]

[Whatever question might be asked within the subtext is not addressed directly. Sure the question may be harsh, but Wang Fire is in character. He's not going to be bullied by such a question.]

Why, because I am a man of many talents, not to mention that I am available and offering my services. And because I know that there are people who might wish for someone to talk to. It seems quite the elegant match, if I do say so myself.

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[stubbornlittleshit]

[All right, so the strange boy Arno encountered on the consoles has an even stranger twin who apparently likes to run around disguising himself, and offering his...therapeutic services? There's half a second where Arno considers it might be Sokka himself but...nah. He appeared to have a better grasp of reality than this.

He'll admit that he is curious at least, enough to possibly drop by should he feel the need, just to see where this goes. ]

And might you offer acclimatization sessions as well, monsieur le doctor?

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[theideaguy]

Acclimatisation sessions you say? Why, I suppose you must be relatively new to the turtle then, hm? I imagine I could proffer you such a service should I not be otherwise in demand.

Though I do hope you do not have me confused in any way. I am not a "monster doctor," nor do I intend to be treating any monsters you might have. Well, unless those are the sort of inner monsters harboured within your mind!

[Yeah, Sokka can't help but crack a small joke there.]

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[inkulcation]

[Matters of the heart indeed. China's amused enough to inquire.]

All right, Mister Fire, I'm curious. You're offering your services pro bono?

[Her voice is sweet, and has an accent similar to Skulduggery's, if Sokka's paying that much attention.]

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[theideaguy]

[Wang Fire is observant of many things, and Sokka will certainly pick up the similarity of dialect. Yet Wang Fire hasn't heard Skullduggery just yet, and so any visible evidence of the acknowledgement will go unnoticed.]

Why yes, I offer my services without charge. It hardly would seem fair of me to charge for my services when I am both a patron of this magnificent Hotel and, not to mention, aware of my fellow Foreigners' circumstances.

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[stonebird]

(There are certain similarities to this...Wang Fire...and Sokka, but far be it for Alayne to point them out. Perhaps this is some sort of mummer's play.)

How kind of you, Lord Fire. I do hope you help those who are suffering.

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[theideaguy]

[Well, technically speaking, it is a mummer's play of sorts. Ever since donning the beard and moustache, he's definitely found that he can pass off as someone that he's not much easier. And it gets him more respect in the short-term too... at least in his world.]

Why thank you, young girl. [Yes, he's totally pretending that he hasn't met her before. Because Wang Fire hasn't.] This is certainly my intention, and with all due luck, this will improve our general circumstances and help us to find solutions to our significant problems.

[michaeljangelo]

[Mike just sort of blinks, right up until he doubles over in a fit of giggles and disappears entirely from the viewscreen.]

[theideaguy]

[Oh great, it's Mikey. He hadn't seen him for a while. Sokka had conveniently forgotten about him... only to inconveniently remember him suddenly.]

Is something amusing you, young turtle?

[oceanblue]

Trained psychotherapist, huh?

[theideaguy]

[Gulp. Yeah, he should have really thought that one through before just offering it to the whole Shell.]

Why yes, quite. Young lady, I believe I have trained my entire life for this career of mine.

[Yes, that's a not so subtle allusion to the fact that having to live with Katara has indeed helped him understand people.]

[highprofilerichkid]

[Sokka. Sokka what are you doing.]

Um, I don't know if you've noticed, Doctor Fire, but you've, uh, you've got a little something on your face, there.

[theideaguy]

I do?

[He touches his face and only feels one scratchy beard and a moustache.]

Did I accidentally tarnish my beard with lunch?