There was a snort of amusement from Wan at the question. Sokka was joking, right?

...right?

"He said he once spent time in the arctic with Aang, before they were friends, and that he could handle this kind of winter weather," Wan assured Sokka as best he could just in case the guy wasn't joking. "And I don't think he was worried about anyone treating him differently over the crown. It just seems very personal and valuable to him. Like boomerang is to you, I guess. So, being able to buy it back for him if he doesn't place well... I want to do that if I can. Thank you for offering to help. I appreciate it."

He moved to head for the back of the crowd, "If you have any ideas for how to get the money together on short notice if it's needed, I'm all ears."