Tokka Week Day 4: Duty

"It's not fair, really." Toph said. She exhaled softly. "Why do I have to do this?"

"You'll disappoint a lot of people if you don't. Including myself." Katara patted her shoulder lightly.

"Ugh, I know. I just feel like there's this weight on me to be perfect. Like I'm doing this for other people. That's not my style, you know? I should be doing this for me." Toph clenched her fists, angry.

"Well, you're doing it for Sokka, too." Katara added. Toph sighed exasperatedly.

"I know, I know." Toph groaned.

"Just think of it as your duty. For one day, you have to abide by traditions and people's expectations. Then, you're off duty for an entire week on Ember Island." Katara smiled. Toph laughed softly.

"Alright, I guess. Do you like this one, then? It's not like I can see how it looks." Toph ran her hands down the silky fabric of the dress.

"I think it's perfect. Sokka will love it." Katara grinned.

"It's ridiculous, really. The whole wedding." Toph tried to adjust the dress and make it more comfortable.

"Yeah, yeah. Quit complaining." Katara chuckled. "C'mon, let's buy this one and get your measurements for the alterations. Then we can go look at shoes."

"NO. WAY." Toph snarled. "Duty or not, no one can make me wear shoes."

"Well, I was thinking we could take the bottoms out like you did –" Katara began.

"NO." Toph asserted. "Now get me out of this dress. I need to go bathe in the mud for a while." Toph stomped off into the dressing room. Katara rolled her eyes and followed behind.