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Who: Bucky & You
Broadcast: Yes
Action: SS Heron
When: Now

[ When the feed turns on, it's a view of Bucky's quarters, minus the man himself. The communicator is propped up on the desk, and there's a small, muttered curse as the feed shakes. He still doesn't pop up in front of the video, but Bucky's voice is a little quiet as he speaks. Almost like he's standing outside the door. ]

All right.. I know I don't make these often, but I need to formally address the Atroma...

[ Aaand he steps in front of the feed and is... a lot smaller than he should be, and has such a big scowl on his face. ]

Seriously!? What the hell?

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no problem there

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[Look, this is ridiculous. It probably shouldn't be concerning. It shouldn't be, but it is. Blame the fact Natasha's barely been sleeping the past couple of weeks, and even having brought Bucky in on what happened, she's still carrying a lot of anxiety about it.

Which is why when Natasha shows up, she's not laughing. Not at first. She's taking this very seriously.

A fact that may be undermined by a glitch of her own—huge, floppy rabbit ears hanging down to her shoulder.]

James...?

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[ It's more than a little ridiculous, and he'd had his own tantrum about it when he first woke up, in his own, tiny fury. He hadn't moved from the desk since his broadcast, though he does wave his arms and jump a bit to try and get her attention if his voice doesn't carry. ]

Nat?? Over here!

[ He probably looks ridiculous and all his intimidation credit is gone. ]

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[Her eyes half stand up at the sound. At least the stupid things are good for something, because she couldn't miss hearing him.

She doesn't hesitate to pick him up—carefully.]

Are you okay? Nothing... nothing else wrong?

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[ He holds onto her as best as he can when she picks him up, and it's really disorienting. ]

No, I'm fine. Nothing else is wrong, this is just really fucking annoying. [ He motions with a tiny arm to her ears. ]

Those are new.

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Those are the reason I wasn't planning on coming over.

[They are big, and they are exceptionally expressive. Did you know ears could look sulky?]

But here I am.

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I like them a lot. They look soft.

[ Not like her at all, and still she manages to pull it off. ]

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[They do, indeed, look very soft. And they flatten when he comments on them.

She scowls.]

I'd offer to let you touch one, but right now you might get lost in them.

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Eh, I could find my way out easy enough.

[ And he's going to make grabby hands at one of them. ]

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I'm glad one of us finds this funny.

[Putting him on her shoulder though. Seems like as safe a place for him as any.

It puts an ear in reach.]

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[ He steadies himself on her shoulder and leans into one, soft ear, holding onto the short hairs there for support. He hums in satisfaction. ]

Well, it could be worse for either of us.

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[It's so soft.] Obvious. It's still... look at you. You're like a doll.

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Probably tougher than I look, still. [ He hopes, anyway. ]

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You better bet.

[Sulky bunny ears, Barnes. Sulky bunny ears.]

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[ They're wonderful, let him live, okay?? ]

Wonder how long this shit will stick around..

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Hopefully not long. [He's living in her ear right now.]

You comfortable in there?

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Pretty comfortable, yeah. You're really warm. [ Never leaving, honestly. ]

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[Huffing. Stop making this funny.]

Is that a good thing?

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Yep. Apparently being small makes you cold. Who knew?

[ He's going to see about using some of her hair as a blanket, even. Just because he can. ]

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[Seems like he's going to get away with it. Being tiny comes with perks.]

Guess it makes as much sense as anything. Might as well make yourself at home...

Not exactly the way I thought we'd be cuddling though.

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[ She only lets him because she tolerates him and he knows that. ]

Not exactly the way I like to cuddle, but we'll make it work somehow until this shit goes away.

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Guess at least this way I don't have to worry about losing you.

[Which is a concern. Maybe it shouldn't be, but it is. She hates that nagging fear.]

It better not last too long though, Barnes. I'll start worrying I'll roll over on you in bed.