"You better not," Steph mutters, scowling at the ground.

The worst thing about acting like this is that she's perfectly aware of how bratty and obnoxious she sounds. It's just ... hard to stop. Of course Sokka can take care of himself physically. But he'll angst.

"... don't ask him about Katara." It's a suggestion, more than anything else. "If you talk to him. Just ... don't."