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[uprightness]

Who: steve rogers + you.
Broadcast: yep
Action: on the starstruck if you're so inclined
When: current

[ there's no need to address the last few weeks. others have done it, offering drinks and comforting words or just a down to business attitude. steve would have normally gone for the latter but today is an exception.

there are boxes scattered around the starstruck's cargo bay and it seems he is slowly unwrapping them all and unpacking a collection of decorations. they're not strictly christmas decorations but one must make do with what one is given.

and speaking of which - ]

I know the last few weeks have been difficult but I also know we're approaching the holidays. Those can be a little rough around here.

[ but look at him gesturing to those boxes ]

I thought we might start making it a little easier. I got these at the Kayanni system a couple of months ago. If you want to take a box for your ship, you're more than welcome to.

[ lord knows they have too much tinsel. ]

and if there's anything else you need help with - you know where I live.

[ oh look, it's a smile. apparently those do happen, still. ]

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[takingkarabusiness]

[ Kara doesn't reply to the broadcast but immediately shuttles over to the starstruck. she wants a steve hug, pronto ]

You're back!

[uprightness]

[ kara is fast. every now and then, steve almost forgets but she does such a good job being human, being average while being so much more than that. but suddenly she's there and they're hugging and well.

he's awkward but in all honesty, he could use a hug. ]

-- Hey there.

[ oh well. look at him petting her back. ]

all back and in one piece. it's good to see you, kara.

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[mucked]

Ever the humanitarian.

[ and here's peggy, waiting in the wings (so to speak) as steve's broadcast ends. she has herself leaned against the cargo bay wall -- arms folded sedately across her chest. god, they've been through a lot. but steve's capacity to pick himself up and brush himself off and set himself to good work will always, always, always make her heart swell.

they're coming up on another christmas -- and frankly she's humbled to have had any with him, let alone another. ]

Here's hoping the rest of the fleet will take this lot off your hands. [ her smile is sweet, but her meaning is anything but -- you see, she's banking on steve's generous spirit leaving the starstruck with only a modest amount of decorations. just enough to appease its first mate, but not so many that the captain's patience is exhausted. ]

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[uprightness]

I know that tone.

[ but it's said with a bit of a smile. he hadn't expected anything less. last year he could hardly convince her to stay still without getting himself thrown off a shuttle in this very cargo bay. ]

Those two boxes are staying right here.

[ he'll try to sneak a third, maybe. ]

come on, look at these - they're kinda nice.

[ he offers her a scarlet-colored candle. ]

I think this used to have a scent but it's been a while.

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[the_tailor]

Wait... Are those Christmas decorations?

[Lance is starting to look very, very excited.]

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[uprightness]

[ finally someone who responds in the way he's been expecting. ]

well, the system where I bought them just called them decorations for winter but I think they could serve the same purpose.

[ it's not necessarily red and green. there's blue and purple and silver and orange but it's glittering and it's in good shape. ]

I figured if we can still make good use of them. If you'd like a box -

[ he gestures to the unopened ones. His plan was always to give them away when the time comes. ]

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[reconstitution]

Could use a little help putting them up.

[ Hey, pal. Long time no see, right? ]

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[uprightness]

Getting tired in your old age?

[ asked with a grin. it can't be helped, every now and then he has to be a punk about these things, especially with bucky. ]

I'll come over with a box or two. Sam can come help, too.

[ he didn't ask him but he elects him as volunteer, anyway. it's the steve rogers way of getting things done. ]

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[crowkiller]

Exactly what holiday is approaching?

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[uprightness]

On Earth we have two, Christmas and Hanukkah. Some people prefer to call this time the Winter Solstice. Maybe there's something similar where you're from.

[ or steve hopes there is. if only because it'll be nice if everyone find something familiar in the upcoming holidays, something to connect to. ]

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[passingthrough]

[She smiles when this shows up in her feed.] Heard you were taking a nap. Guess you did that waking up thing that's so popular.

How're you feeling?

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[uprightness]

Happens a lot in the last few years.

[ though his longest nap took just about seventy years and so this really isn't a big deal except that it is. it always is.

but it's kitty and he always has a smile in store for her. ]

Rested. I heard a missed a lot. You doing okay?

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[searingedgelord]

[Velvet is not always great at responding to broadcasts, but she vaguely recognizes this guy as one of Rokurou's crewmates, and also she's kind of curious.]

What holidays are you talking about?

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[uprightness]

Christmas, Hanukkah?

[ though steve guesses that if those existed in her world, she wouldn't have asked him. it's such an obvious thing to people from earth; well, his earth. he thinks for a moment and then - ]

winter solstice?

[ yes? no? ]

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[rebuildyourruins]

[The comm number that comes in is unfamiliar, but the voice and face probably rings a bell.]

Ah, there you are. I was beginning to think tales of your presence were a myth.

[Hey Steve, what's up?]

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[uprightness]

[ every now and then, steve nearly goes modern and says something along the lines of holy shit. ]

I think myths are more of your thing.

[ oh, he's happy to see him. okay so maybe having the god of thunder on a spaceship could be a hazard but who cares. ]

It's good to see you. Must have been one hell of a welcome.

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[mucked]

You're one to talk about myths. Or so I hear. [ this reply comes a bit later -- perhaps after peggy sees fit to interrogate steve a little on which of the 'avengers' this one is. ] We haven't been properly introduced.

[ a beat. ]

Steve assures me we would have been, of course, had circumstances been less harrowing this past month. But I'm not certain I believe him.

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[outstandingbalance]

[Sometime later, after Natasha has woke up and said hello to Bucky, she'll check in on Steve too.]

So. [Almost drawling out the word.] Does this mean we have plans for Christmas?

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[uprightness]

Dinner, I think. All of us getting together. Alcohol's on you.

[ but god, he's happy to see and hear her. ]

You should come over. Help me decorate.

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[brainiest]

[ It's obvious how thrilled Hermione is, and she beams as she leans into the camera feed. She's completely and utterly relieved to see Steve up and around; it would be too much to lose another people she cares about. ]

Do you need any help? I still have my magic, if you need some extra decorations made.

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[uprightness]

Hermione -

[ thank god. every moments brings back another friend, another familiar face that's still here and wasn't hurt. steve worries, has been worrying for hours but then, it's been said the network connecting them all was acting up.

there's a sigh of relief that's followed by a smile. ]

Hey. I'd love some help. You think you could make the fake snowflakes move?

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[ginger_firebird]

Boxes upon boxes of Christmas decorations.

[Mantis is cozy in his office again. It's not much to look at, but it's a safe room with a lockable door. He's got his feet kicked up on the desk.]

I wouldn't mind a box. The Bishop was one of the many that went down on the planet. We could do with more decorations to keep things colorful.

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[uprightness]

Figured it might be best to stock up. Seems like I made the right call. Lots people seem to be in need for something to do. Especially if it's something cheerful.

[ hell, he's tired but all of this makes it easier to smile. ]

I'll put one aside for the Bishop. You guys are alright over there?

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[this_loser]

[This isn't the first time he's heard about these upcoming holidays. He's pretty hyped, actually.]

Are the decorations for the holidays? The Christmas thing, right?

Actually, I don't care if they are or not. I'd like a box for my ship. [They could use some cheer on the First Breath.]

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[uprightness]

Christmas, yes. But I think they can be used for just about every winter-themed holiday. or holidays. With so many of us from different worlds it's hard to keep track.

[ but he's trying, bookworm that he is. ]

Where are you stationed? I'll put one aside for you.