"I spoke to Sokka," Romeo said, sounding only slightly put out. "He said he only wanted to be, quote, 'a little annoying.'" He made what would have been a larger gesture was he not still holding the last of his cigarette. "His idea of that and mine may just differ, but no, I won't hit him again. Not if the cost is being a newt."

"If I can avoid detention, I will," he vowed.