[Helios' words actually give Sokka a boon to his confidence. He was never the spiritual one of Team Avatar, but it sounds at least logical that maybe his exposure to it would prove to be an asset than if he hadn't at all. Though if there's one thing Sokka actually isn't, it's an optimist. Well, deep down he is, but only in the spur of the moment.]

Well, I won't get my hopes up just yet. I guess we can only take things as they come.

[Sokka cracks a small smile at Helios' reaction to the word "master," but there is a strange seriousness that doesn't let that grow too much. Sokka is serious about protecting those he cares about, and he treats his teachers with respect. You won't get away without some amount of respect.]

Still, I look foward to training with you. [Mentally, he adds the unspoken word, "Master." There's a nice little pause where that word would fit, no less.] I've got one more thing to schedule, but... sometime during the day sounds well enough.

[That wasn't morning; it sounded good enough to him!]