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[ex_enlisted288]

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[ Here's a face you don't see on the network often. Steve looks a little nervous, his jaw set at an angle that doesn't suggest anger, tongue slipping out to wet his lips a couple of times before he starts. ]

Hi, my name is Steve. Many of you I know, some I don't. Normally, I'd made a speech about this, but I'm a little out of practice with those. So I'm just gonna be straight with you.

I'd like to learn how to fight.

With sticks, with staff, with a sword. I'd like to learn archery. Clint taught me the basics but he's not here and that's a skill I need to hone. Payment can be in trade - manual labor, I'm good enough with my hands, or some artistic if I can find some extra supplies.

I'm in House 18 if anyone would like to discuss it in person. Thanks.

[ and the feed quietly drops away. ]

[ text - locked to Bruce, Natasha, Wanda, Thor, Rhodey, Peter Parker, Peggy: ]

AVENGERS ASSEMBLE.

House 42. Christmas Day, late morning, for a holiday feast with Liv and Bucky. I expect to see you all there.

Comments

[ex_enlisted288]

Great! See you there.

Private to Steve

[notsoangry]

I'm glad to see you on here, Cap. Putting yourself out there.

Private 5ever

[ex_enlisted288]

Is that what I'm doing?

[notsoangry]

It is. And I know it's not easy to do.

[ex_enlisted288]

It's uncomfortable.

[notsoangry]

I know, but you're better with people than you think.

[ex_enlisted288]

I'm definitely something.

[notsoangry]

Nat and I went on a date. I mentioned to her that you were the one who said we deserved a win.

[ex_enlisted288]

You do, Bruce. And that's fantastic.

Hurt her and I'll break your toes :)

[notsoangry]

I would never. I'm absolutely stupidly crazy about her. It's only been the one date, but I'm hopeful for more.

But I do love the use of the smiley face.

[ex_enlisted288]

I've been hanging around a certain redhead too long. She's obsessed with texty faces.

[notsoangry]

I used them against Thor but I feel so very old when I do it for real.

How are things, Steve? I hope you're recovered from the sickness. I haven't been sick since the Hulk.

[ex_enlisted288]

You are old, Bruce. But things get better with age.

I'm fine, but thanks for asking.

[notsoangry]

I was born old, honestly. I used to be teased all the time about basically being an old man in my 20s.

Okay, if that changes you can talk to me, you know. It's not exactly a secret that I know a lot about being down.

[ex_enlisted288]

You're like a fine wine, then and now.

I know, but I don't like burdening ppl with my problems. Everyone has enough to deal with.

[notsoangry]

Thanks, Steve. That's sweet.

People like to be there for their friends. It makes them happy. It connects us. A friendship has to go both ways to be successful.