Yeah, yeah, you just want to see me with my pants off. I know I've got nice legs and all, but c'mon, Lily... you've just got to ask.

[This is just a way to keep his mind off the cold he's about to experience. Keeping in thoughts on everything the young woman has said, Sokka reaches out and tests the temperature of the pole with his hand... Not so bad. Willing himself forward, he steps close to the pole and looks over at Lily before attempting his ascent.] Please don't tell anyone I took my pants off for this.

[But he's laughing until the moment he takes on the task. He's a good climber, so he naturally reaches up as high as he can and uses the grip of his boots to elevate him even more. Of course, a second later, when he wraps his legs around that pole, he instantly freezes, muscles screaming to let go, mind screaming not to move, body screaming he's just crazy to put that close next to his skin. But... but he's staying up. Hugging the pole to his chest, yes, but staying up none-the-less.]

[She'll have to convince him to let those arms go. And to breathe. And to think anything more than "I want to get down and put on pants."]