When she stopped, he wanted to ask her what's wrong. Before he could, he already had his answer. It was one he didn't want to hear. It was soothed by the lack of accusation or confrontation. After getting chided by Winry, Sheena, Edward, Suki, and others, he was having his fill of people berating him. It was a comfort that this wasn't another incident like that.

"I know. Shikamaru is an ass." Sokka pulled away with a frustrated huff. "I don't know how he found out. I didn't want anyone to know."