Yeah, still Maikka Week. You know the deal by now. This is a sequel to "Snark".
Maikka Week - Grumpy
"Well, that has officially killed the whole evening."
"Better the evening than that actor."
"In your opinion."
"That's right. It's also the opinion of the actor himself, the owner of the theater, and that freakishly big guy who made sure we left without throwing knives at anyone else."
"I could have taken him."
"And I thank you for not attempting it. Really."
"Spoilsport."
"Hey, I'm not opposed to having a good time. Honestly, I think even you would have picked up on that by now. But I kind of don't want to be arrested for any of those good times. Katara's been captured more times than I have, and it's a point of pride to keep it that way."
"Eh, Zuko could have gotten us out."
"Of jail?"
"He is the Fire Lord."
"Oh, he would love that. Coming down to the local holding prison to bail out his girlfriend and his Water Tribe buddy."
"He'd understand, once I told him why I did it."
"...why did you throw the knife? I thought you were enjoying the play."
"I was, until he and she started."
"What?"
"Weren't you watching?"
"Yeah. You got out of jail, and then you kissed Zuko, and were going to announce to us that you were joining the Kyoshi Warriors when... oh."
"Finally catching up?"
"Mai, is it really that big a deal? Or do you just hate the reminder of wearing that makeup?"
"Aren't you insulted by it? They're insinuating that you can't tell your girlfriend apart from any other girl when they're in that clown makeup."
"Not necessarily."
"No?"
"They could have been implying that I'm attracted enough to you, that I'd kiss you in full view of everyone, and then lie about thinking you're Suki. I mean, as stupid as Play Me is, even he should be able to tell Play You and Play Suki apart just by the hair styles, even if you are dressed the same."
"..."
"...Mai?"
"...HA HA HA HA HA HA oh HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!"
"Oh my La, she's laughing."
"Oh! Ha. Okay, that was good. Really."
"I guess you're welcome. I mean, wow, I made you laugh. That's like... huh. Anyway, you're not feeling grumpy anymore?"
"I laughed so hard I'm dizzy."
"That means you're out of practice. Here, lean on me."
"...oh, I get it. Now you're flirting with me as a follow-up joke. It was better as a one-shot."
"I should have stayed back with the others."
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