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[uprightness]

I knew I should have looked up 'reality shows' a few months back.

[ The man who appears on the screen is currently looking at what seems to be a little notepad before adding the word 'space' next to the words 'reality tv'. Really, he could have done this space setting if it included an inter-galactic war or helping planets in peril.

But in all honesty, Steve Rogers: entertainer has never been his career choice and it's not his forte, either. At least now the whole thing doesn't include singing and girls in scandalously short skirts. ]

My name is Steve Rogers, currently aboard the SS Pathstone. I've done a little bit of reading while aboard the Marsiva. I understand there are those who are trying to help the people on the moon we're visiting, if there is anything you need, I'd do whatever I can do to help.

[ you might catch a glimmer of red and blue and silver just behind him. A wink as the light hits metal ]

The same goes for going home. I imagine people have already looked into ways for us to leave this place. No one should be taken anywhere against their will. I'd like to hear about the information you have managed to collect and I'll do everything I can to make sure everyone will be able to go home safely.

[ you all get a little smile. he's so awkward at these things, can you tell by now. ]

I heard I've missed quite a party.

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[uprightness]

You can call me Steve.

[ equal terms should always be held between allies, not to mention friends. all of them being trapped here in the same predicament means Steve wishes for them to at least be allies.

friends, of course, would be preferable. always is. ]

Powers?

[ he thinks of wanda for a moment, wonders if she found others like her in this world.

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[passingthrough]

Steve. [Oh, she has the most embarrassing, flattered smile right now.]

Um, yeah, I could show you?

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[uprightness]

Only if you don't mind.

[ he knows at times, these sort of things can be considered private and sensitive ]

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[passingthrough]

Who me? I like showing off. [Have a smile, Steve.] So, over the network or in person? [She can't just invite herself over to Steve Roger's ship!]

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[uprightness]

I think this might be something I'd want to see for myself.

[ smiling ]

I'll come see you, if it's alright. I don't want you going out of your way for my sake.

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[passingthrough]

[Steve Rogers wants to see her powers for himself! Be cool.] I'm on the Windrose, so if you were planning to visit Vision that might work out anyway.

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[uprightness]

I was, actually.

[ he nods; out of frame, he is already reaching for his jacket ]

Are you two friends?

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[passingthrough]

I think so. [She's good with that term anyway.] He's also my captain now. He's the one who mentioned Steve Rogers was an avenger. I just didn't think you would be the same Steve Rogers.

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[uprightness]

He's a good choice for captain.

[ calm and collected and a force for good. any crew would be lucky to have someone with such a strong moral compass and a clear view between right and wrong, the same line humans seem to find confusing. ]

I'll be there shortly. Thank you for agreeing to see me.

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[passingthrough]

He's been really great. [And she'll let him mention he was replacing Natasha if he wants to bring that up.

Steve Rogers is thanking her for meeting with him.] Not a problem at all. [Don't say sir.] Steve. [She smiles and will just be on her ship waiting!]

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[uprightness]

[ he'll be there not long after that, climbing off the shuttle with easy steps, strapping the shield to his back as he approaches her ]

Hey, Kitty.

[ a smile as he offers a hand to shake ]

Nice to see you in person.

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[passingthrough]

[She doesn't normally smile this much. It's not even excessive or creepy. It's just so much more than her default face normally gives off. She reaches out for his hand. How is this really a thing that's happening right now? She really wishes she could tell Grandpa or Mom and Dad and it's really impressive the smile withstands those thoughts.]

You too.

[And then noticing what he's doing there with those straps.] You have the shield! They didn't take it? They take all the weapons. [At least she thought they did.]

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[uprightness]

Well, they've taken everything else. Maybe they let me keep it since it's mostly for defense rather than attack.

[ and he won't use it, not ever, not unless he has to. he watches that smile for a moment and it may have been many years since captain America has met a fan but he knows the ordeal. he takes it off and offers it to her ]

Here. Maybe you can show me where to put it. I don't want to alarm anyone.

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[passingthrough]

[She reaches out to take it when offered and her eyes do widen and this is embarrassing but she doesn't care because she is holding the shield! Use your words, Pryde.]

Um, no one's going to be alarmed. [Would it be rude to phase through it just to see how that feels? Okay, keeping her molecules to herself.] We can lock it up in my room if you want, but I'm sure everyone will be fine.

[Still looking at it though and her voice drops a little but it's still aloud.] I've never wanted to be shot at this much.

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[uprightness]

...You want to hold onto it a little longer?

[ smiling because she is young and this is endearing in its own way ]

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[passingthrough]

[She laughs out of the embarrassment of how fast she wants to scream "yes" at that.] I mean, you know, I could.

I'm sorry. I'm not usually like this. [See also never.] And I am supposed to be showing you my power. [Which suddenly seems so uncool anyway.]

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[uprightness]

It's alright.

[ he smiles, shakes his head ]

You're the first X-men I meet, the honor is mine as well. Have you always had your power?

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[passingthrough]

I was born a mutant, so I've always had the potential, but usually powers come in at puberty because it's not awkward enough, right? [Oh god she's talking about puberty to Steve Rogers.] I didn't actually know what was happening until I feel from my upstairs bedroom into the living room.

Kind of like this. [She takes a step back into a crate as if it's not even there. But parts of her disappear as she does.]

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[uprightness]

[ whoa. that's - something. ]

huh.

[ the world will never cease to surprise him ]

that is - wow. Can you -

[ pointing at her ]

through people?

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[passingthrough]

Pretty much anything, people included. Also bullets and such, but you wouldn't want to be standing behind me when that happens. [Since they just keep on passing through.

She steps back out of the crate and up to him, holding her hand out.]

I can apply it to others too. Want to try?

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[uprightness]

Uh -

[ a moment hesitation. for some reason, it almost feels very personal. maybe there's the added factor that she's a girl.

Get a grip, Rogers ]

Yeah. Should I - ?

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[passingthrough]

[Oh, good, it's not just her being weird. She smiles softly. It is actually kind of personal. It's just hand holding and she's done it plenty of times in emergencies just to save lives but showing off her powers like this—sharing them—it does feel like a bonding experience a lot of the time.]

Just take my hand. I can't phase something I'm not in contact with.

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[uprightness]

uh - yeah, of course.

[ awkwardly ( calm down, Rogers, it's just holding a girl's hand ) he offers her his palm, wraps it around hers. ]

I - should probably thank you for showing me all of this.

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[passingthrough]

You can thank me after I successfully don't get you stuck in a wall. [Smiling. Her humor is adorably dark, right?] Speaking of which, make sure to not let go.

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[uprightness]

-- Don't worry, I'm holding on.

[ ... ]

What would happen if somebody lets go?