[Sokka finally stands up. His sword is leaning up against the porch, so he pulls it out and draws the black meteor blade. He gives the sword a casual twirl. A meaningless stunt, but something that demonstrates his master of the blade. Although still separated from Masaomi by yards, he levels the blade in his direction.]

Take up the sword. And not just practice on your own. Or find someone you know who has a sword. [He sheathes the sword again.] Learn from Master Okita Souji. That way you'll learn restraint. And won't throw baseballs at people behind you.

[And it's not because Sokka thinks Okita Souji is the best teacher of that. In all honesty, Sokka still thinks Piandao is the better teacher of the two. But there's something about Souji's training that is effective. It's not just because he's a master of the blade, but because... the darkness of losing control is there. And when his master loses control, Sokka feels it every time. And he learns, in turn, to be have greater control. So that even if Master Souji goes too far, Sokka can control how much it will hurt. It's a horrible way to learn. But it works.]