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[uprightness]

Who: steve rogers & open
Broadcast: yes, for a change.
Action: aboard the starstruck, if you're so inclined.
When: current.

[ it seems to be a once-in-a-six-months-thing, Steve Rogers addressing the network like this. it's always when there's something official to say, business to attend to.

he doesn't seem too good at communicating anything else through these. at least he did away with the uniform. this post sees him in a simple black t-shirt and jeans.

and not all too cheerful, big surprise. ]

If you have any official business or need anything from the Starstruck, take it up with me for the time being. I know most of us stocked on things at the planet but if there's anything that you need, just send a word over, we'll see what we can do.

[ that's it for this subject. no, he doesn't want to explain why he's stepping up to the active role of a ship captain, thank you very much.

in fact, he almost looks awkward in light of the next matter: ]

I don't suppose anyone has any spare bags of sand? I could use a bit.

[ he doesn't explain that odd request, either. ]

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[brainiest]

[ It's always so nostalgic, seeing Steve, and something soft settles on her chest as she replies. ]

I could bring you some sand? How much is a bag, exactly?

[uprightness]

[ hermione, you're heaven-sent. ]

how are you, Hermione?

[ manners, first. ]

Just about to fill an average punching bag. I'll take whatever you can spare.

[ and, almost shyly: ]

I got some books to give you in return.

[brainiest]

I'm fine, thank you.

[ It's clear that she's a little tired, but that doesn't matter. She's perky! ]

I can probably transfigure some sand, so it's just a matter of getting something to turn into sand. Dirt would work, I suppose...

[ And, then - ]

You don't have to give me anything in return! [ But look how excited she is about BOOKS!! ]

[uprightness]

Maybe something from the garden. I have a lot and I haven't planted anything new yet.

[ she's such a gift, hermione, speaking of doing such incredible things with such ease, sharing her talents with the world. ]

I actually thought of you when I picked them. I got as many as I could. Id like your opinion.

[brainiest]

That would work perfectly! As long as I have equal amount of dirt for whatever sand you need.

[ Magic has rules, Steve! But now she's pink. ]

I'd be happy to come and have a look at them, then. That would be lovely.

[edwinjarvis]

[Jarvis of course is visiting, as he usually does. But he stops short of removing his jacket when he notices Steve in the corridor, looking none too pleased with his life; Jarvis may not be the most observant on a mission, but he certainly is well-versed in reading the Starstruck and its crew. Moods have already been strained recently, after all.]

... Miss Carter has fallen into one of these sleeps, hasn't she?

[uprightness]

[ he has a few boxes in his arms, carrying them as if they weigh nothing. lord knows what he's going to do with all of these. his shoulders slump at the question, he nods. ]

Last night.

[ he gestures towards the kitchen, walk with him. ]

I'll take her place until she wakes up. I'll keep you posted.

[ he smiles a bit as he places his cargo on the counter. ]

Can I offer you anything, for a change?

[ what, the man always has a sandwich or iced tea for him. ]

[edwinjarvis]

[Jarvis smiles softly, sympathetically.

He'd like a lot of things, most of which Steve can't provide. However...]

I suppose I wouldn't mind whatever you're willing to prepare; despite my appearances, I'm not as picky as other British cohorts when it comes to food or drink.

[uprightness]

I didn't know Brits were supposed to be picky.

[ is he kidding? judging by the smile, he's probably kidding. he's sharing his life with a woman who judges everything from his coffee to his sandwiches. but there are things the 21st century had taught him and so he goes about the kitchen, throwing flour, space's version of cocoa and other such ingredients into a...coffee mug. give it a few minutes, mr. jarvis and he'll present you with - ]

cake in a cup.

[ he puts the mug in front of him. behold, the future. ]

[ladybro]

...Prepping for a hurricane, Captain?

[ she can't call him anything but. it's ingrained. instinct. ]

[uprightness]

[ there's a grimace at the moniker but well, he can't very well go ahead and announce that he went and shaken off the title, can he? ]

if it does, we'd all be thankful to the guy who built a fort.

[ and: ]

You can call me Steve.

[ it's a request, really. please call me steve. ]

[ladybro]

...Really? [ steve? ] Uhm. Are you sure about that?

[ she has never called him steve. not ever. not her world's captain america. ]

[uprightness]

It's my name.

[ he reminds her but not without something akin of a smile. ]

'm pretty sure, yeah. How are you, Kate?

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[outstandingbalance]

Everything okay over there? [She won't ask too specifically, but if Steve's in charge it stands to reason something's happened with Peggy. She's still in the director, so she's not gone—but Natasha figures this would be a little different if it were that extreme.]

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[uprightness]

We'll get there, yeah.

[ he gives her a look. apparently, it's not something he wants to address openly, not like this. he runs a hand over his chin and shakes his head. ]

how are things on your end?

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[outstandingbalance]

Well, I don't need sand bags, so... not too exciting, really.

[Oh, Steve. Natasha reads into that answer. It says very clearly that, no, everything is not okay.

There's hope for improvement, though.

It more or less confirms Natasha's suspicions.]

Want some company?

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[uprightness]

Wish I didn't, either.

[ lord, it wasn't the wisest of reactions. peggy would throttle him if she wakes up and her punching bag is still in pieces.

but it serves a purpose, gives him one more thing to busy himself with. he relaxes a bit when her question comes and nods. ]

Could be nice, if you have time.

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[goldenglasses]

I don't really have big bags but I do have these! [Vash holds up a colourful sand art kit to the camera.]

I have roughly a hundred and thirty of these things. They're yours if you want them.

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[uprightness]

[ he blinks. ]

---- that won't serve the purpose I have in mind but.

[ good lord, he tilts his head. look, he could use something to busy himself with and he rather enjoys crafts. ]

I could use a few of those. Were they a sponsor drop?

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[goldenglasses]

Yup. So I got a bunch of them. I'm kind of tired of sand being everywhere so feel free to take as many as you like.

[As he sure didn't want them. This way they won't go to waste.]

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[uprightness]

Not one for crafts?

[ honestly, most days, steve isn't either but there's too much time to kill and all those colors aren't a bad addition to a growing collection of art supplies. ]

some find this sort of work soothing.

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[reconstitution]

How long before the planet notices if we take sand from the beach?

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[uprightness]

we might be gone by the time they do.

it's worth the risk.

[ but of course it does. ]

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[uprightness]

is that a space ziplock?

[ what is his life. ]

I hope you have a few of these. I need to refill a punching bag.