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[outstandingbalance]

Who: Natasha Romanoff + you (+ maybe some Bucky Barnes)
Broadcast: Video
Action: Mostly no, but we could work something out.
When: Now

[The video feed start, focusing tightly on Natasha's face, the only visible backdrop a rather generic portion of cabin wall.]

So checking the date, seems like it's been a while. Nice to see everyone's back in the air. Hopefully in one piece. I see a few people have left.

Anyone want to fill me in on the important details? Or should we let sleeping dogs—

[The sound of a door cuts her off the, and Natasha looks up. Whoever she sees, her expression softens. She smiles slightly, lifting her chin slightly and turning her head to catch a kiss from some loser tall enough that only the lower half of his face makes it in the frame. The stubble on his chin and the shape of his mouth might be enough to identify him though.]

A lot of catching up to d—

[Suddenly the feed cuts out.]

Comments

[outstandingbalance]

I would. But it seems like a good time to point out that I never have powers.

[spacebro]

You know, I've lived most of my life without powers. And also most of my life as a coward.

[outstandingbalance]

A coward, huh? If it keeps you alive.

[spacebro]

It did do that. That's really all you think about it?

[outstandingbalance]

What do you expect me to think of it?

[spacebro]

That it was sad and pathetic?

[outstandingbalance]

Believe me, I'm not wasting time or energy on that right now.

[spacebro]

Then I caught you at the right time.

[outstandingbalance]

Maybe I'm just more forgiving than you expect.

[spacebro]

Don't make it into an insult for yourself. Come on.

[outstandingbalance]

Is that an insult?

[spacebro]

No. Wait, what? I feel like I'm on one of those shows where I should be in a dark lamp with a single bulb above me. You need to pound the table and say you need answers.

[outstandingbalance]

That's not usually my style interrogation.

[spacebro]

Not comforting. Why would I insult you anyway?

[outstandingbalance]

I don't think you would, but you're the one who brought up insults.

[spacebro]

Next time I'll bring up puppies or musicals then.

[outstandingbalance]

Do I get a choice? I'm leaning toward puppies.

[spacebro]

Puppies it is. How could I say no? [He smiles.]

[outstandingbalance]

I don't think you can. That's what makes it so insidious. Who can say no to puppies?

[spacebro]

[He laughs.] We didn't have them on Daxam, but they are a definitely a plus on Earth.

[outstandingbalance]

You didn't have any cute little animals you brought home?

[spacebro]

Oh, sure. They weren't something my mother allowed, but you could get pets from various systems.

[outstandingbalance]

That's too bad. I'd expect you to have whatever pets you wanted.

[spacebro]

Why is that?

[outstandingbalance]

I don't know. You seem like you like to have a good time. Pets can be part of that.