002 Text; un: Scarlett_Witch

[minus1twin]

Clint is gone.

[Wanda wants to say more but she isn't sure if she can.]

Comments

un: too larby

[fwips]

are u sure???

[minus1twin]

I'm sure.
We have... a system, in case this kind of thing happens.

[fwips]

oh no
thats

[ That's... what? Peter doesn't really know, come to think of it. Are they all clones? Did Mr. Barton go back home? Or is he dead? There are too many options to pick a single sentiment. ]

im really sorry, he was nice

[minus1twin]

He is very nice.
In that regard, I've never met his equal.

[notsoangry]

Oh. [Heartbreak.] I'm sorry.

[minus1twin]

It's no ones fault but I thought those who knew him would want to know.

[notsoangry]

He talked to me about the chickens at the fire, I can come help with them if you want.

[minus1twin]

[Wanda flashes the bracelet a sad smile.]

Thank you. Between the others here, we have a lot of pets and I'm not sure if I can take care of them all on my own.

[Nor does realize that Natasha will disappear a few days after Clint.]

[notsoangry]

Absolutely I can help out, I love pets.

[minus1twin]

Thanks. I need to feed them and make sure they get outside for a bit. An extra pair of hands will go a long way.

UN: That Stark Guy

[nonstopnarcissist]

[ He doesn't owe her anything, she doesn't owe him anything, shit is complicated-

-and he still remembers what it's like to be suddenly adrift.

Fuck. ]

You holding up?

[minus1twin]

[Wanda knows what Tony is doing and she's grateful even though she doesn't think she deserves it.]

I'll be fine.

Thanks Tony.

[nonstopnarcissist]

If you need anything, drop a line. I'm always around.

[minus1twin]

Thank you.

Though I'll try not to bother you.

[The offer alone makes her feel a little bit better.]

[nonstopnarcissist]

Knowing my work ethic and what everyone keeps telling me, I could probably use the break.

[minus1twin]

You don't have anyone to remind you to eat?

[nonstopnarcissist]

I can eat while I work.

Peggy, Bruce, Bull. I'm minding my figure.

[minus1twin]

Take care of yourself or I might actually start worrying about you.

[That's a lie, she totally already worries about him.]

[nonstopnarcissist]

Wouldn't want you to do that, you've got enough on your plate already.

[minus1twin]

I guess that means you'll have to take care of yourself.

[nonstopnarcissist]

I've managed this long with help, I can probably continue. I'm...70% sure I'll manage.

Maybe 72%.

[minus1twin]

[What Tony considers taking care of himself is an arguable point but Wanda isn't in the mood to argue or throw around questionable remarks.]

For that other 28%, feel free to give me a call.

[It's so much easier focusing on other peoples problems instead of her own.]

[nonstopnarcissist]

I'll keep you on the shortlist.

[minus1twin]

Good.

[Wanda pauses and then decides to finally confront Tony with a tiny bit of what's been on her mind.]

I know we don't see eye to eye about everything and we aren't exactly friends,
but we're the Avengers, even if it's not in name, you can count on me Tony.

I'll never stop being there
No matter what happens next.

[ Wanda wants him to know that she'll be there.

There is so much that she has to make up for and out of those she doesn't get along with, Wanda thinks that Tony will understand that desire to make things right after so many fuck-ups.]

[nonstopnarcissist]

Cards on the table.

I don't know you, and that's been deliberate on my side of things back home. You wanted a fresh start, seemed easiest to offer that without me around.

[ For so many reasons. Her issues. His issues. Bruce. Everything. ]

New world, new rules, new baggage- a fresh start for us is probably the only sensible thing to do, right?

[minus1twin]

Yeah.
I think so too.

[nonstopnarcissist]

You need me? Call me, I'll be here.

I need you? I'll call you. And I'll trust you'll be there. Deal?

[minus1twin]

Deal.

[She smiles a little before sending another text.]

Thank you Tony.

[nonstopnarcissist]

Anytime, Wanda.

[ex_enlisted288]

I'm sorry, Wanda.

[minus1twin]

Thanks Steve.

[Though she's compelled to remind him that it isn't his fault.]

How are you doing?

[ex_enlisted288]

[ he knows, but it won't prevent him from expressing sympathy. ]

I'm doing okay. Need anything?

[minus1twin]

Maybe. There is a lot to do now and I'm not sure how much I can do on my own.

[She isn't completely alone but in a few days she'll notice that Natasha is missing too.]

[ex_enlisted288]

Give me a list and I'll tackle what I can.

Do you need somewhere to stay?

[minus1twin]

Thanks Steve.

I am staying at the house right now. I don't know if I'm going to stay here yet.

[She wants too but this house holds too many memories.]

[ex_enlisted288]

You can stay with us if you need to. Just let me know.

All it'll cost you is a hug.

[minus1twin]

[Wanda almost smiles at the text.]

Is the hug negotiable?

[ex_enlisted288]

Possibly. Depends on your counter offer.

[minus1twin]

What about tea?

[ex_enlisted288]

Tea is acceptable.

[minus1twin]

I'll bring over tea then.

[ooc: want to just handwave sad hangings out?]

[ex_enlisted288]

I'll leave the door open.

[ooc: that works for me.]