mission 02: voice, action

[unspangled]

Who: Steve Rogers (AU)
Broadcast: Fleet
Action: Heron or Iskaulit; Work, Art Therapy, Gym
When: During drift

broadcast
If you could have any name, would you keep your own or pick something new?


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[ If you're looking for this former star-spangled menace, he can generally be found one of two places. On the Heron, attending to his ship responsibilities, or on the Iskaulit, tentatively settling in with newer responsibilities. He can often be found in the gym, preferably at odd hours, and it's not inconceivable he might wander into the art therapy room to see what it's all about. ]

Comments

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[sassy_assassin]

I guess it depends on the situation.

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[unspangled]

In what way?

[outstandingbalance]

I think I'd do whatever I want.

[Which elides the fact she can and has come up with new identities many times.]

[unspangled]

[ It's pure coincidence his snort sounds suspiciously like a laugh. ]

I don't doubt that.

[therewerefifty]

I've never thought about it. [Names are such important things where she's from. Surnames or a lack of them, clans, bloodlines...]

Though my name has already changed once. It... honours my mother, so I'm content with it, I suppose.

[unspangled]

Was it given to you, or did you change it?

[ Although that might be too prying, and he'll back off if she says as much. ]

Mothers should be honored.

[ video ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ hmm. ]

My name holds a lot of meaning, both good and bad. That being said . . . I am told I was fortunate enough to have one and to be able to exist.

[ thanks dad. ]

So I keep it regardless as it still matters to me. That being said, I would not be against starting anew either.

[ video ]

[unspangled]

[ He thinks that over for a minute, sifting through HYDRA memories and information he picked up on his own. Not having fought Loki, he has no first-hand experience of what he might be talking about.

He can only hazard a few guesses. ]

Mine seems to, as well. [ One small thing to have in common. ] Is there a name you're fond of?

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[abracafcku]

Fun part of being an elf, my guy - you get to do just that when you reach a hundred.

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[unspangled]

So I should wait until I'm one hundred?

[ You remind him of someone. ]

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[postocular]

I think I would keep my own, just because I don't know what I'd change it to.

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[unspangled]

That's fair. [ And, then, because he's never met this kid before. ] What it is?

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[brooklyn_boy]

[He had to make contact sometime. This is as good a time as any.]

Somethin' wrong with our name?

[Perfect first meeting. Yep. Nailed it.]

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[unspangled]

[ It feels like there should be some dramatic music underlying this, instead of the background noise of a spaceship. ]

It's yours. [ yep, best meeting. ] Not sure I should taint it.

art therapy

[theladyofwinterfell]

( Sansa has only recently discovered the art therapy room but it's a place to hide away from the embarrassment that is her never-ceasing fanmail. It increases every day and it's full of such filth that she feels she cannot show her face among the Fleet. She'd spent most of last evening crying into Lady's fur and she's not wept since being married to Ramsay; crying is weakness. Her emotions have thawed since coming to the Fleet, yes, but she cannot show such weakness to the Atroma. They'll only continue to torture her and exploit this weakness if she allows them.

To that end, she's found herself in the art room, charcoal in hand. It's the closest to how she used to draw from time to time in Westeros, smudging against the paper until she's made a portrait or a landscape. The one she's doing now is from memory, the back of Bucky and Lady as they look out one of the windows on the Starduck. Lady herself is present as a live model, not straying from her mistress' side. When she hears someone else come in, she lifts red and puffy eyes. )

I...I won't be a bother, I swear. I can leave if you wish.

[unspangled]

[ As far as Rogers knows, he hasn't gotten any fan mail. That's probably a good thing, considering the inappropriate nature of what Sansa has been sent, because he's still coming to terms with seeing himself as a person. Or as something that was once a person but might not be anymore. It's complicated. But it's also complicated for everyone else who has been dragged here for someone's entertainment, so he's not trying to complain about it. Out loud, anyway.

He noticed Lady first. Obviously. Since it's difficult not to notice a dog (wolf?) of that size. And maybe it's an acknowledgment between predators. Sansa's comment, or protest, he's not sure, garners a curious look. She's not being a bother. She was here first, he's the intruder, if anyone should apologize it's him. Even though he probably won't. ]

It's a public space, [ He offers, although it's also meant to see if this room is public and someone didn't just forget to lock the door. Being mindful of other people's spaces is important. ] Are ... are you okay?

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[unbearablynaive]

My name was given to me, but it seemed appropriate, and I have neither any reason to change it nor any particularly strong attachment to any alternative.

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[unspangled]

That seems like a logical conclusion. [ He might be serious. He might also be testing out his sense of humor. It's hard to say. ]

[jolting]

Interesting question. I've had two names, and I've used both depending on the circumstances.

I say that if you want to change your name, you should. It's your identity, after all. You should be allowed to make it whatever you want.

[unspangled]

I don't know what I want yet.

[ Although he might be formulating a few ideas. ]

Just want to know what others think. Do you like your names?

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[oratorical]

I would keep my own.

[Imagining herself with any other name just feels wrong, for more than a few reasons.]

For me personally, my name holds significance.

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[unspangled]

And you've had it all of your life?

[ That's not an idle question, he's going somewhere with this, Leia. ]

[ video ]

[shroudedsecrets]

Perhaps it would depend on how much you require one for yourself, or if it is... simply used as a reference for others to refer to you.

Re: [ video ]

[unspangled]

That's a good question. I don't know. It could be a little of both.

[stillgotmyleftarm]

[Bucky doesn't feel like he can pass this up, but he also doesn't want to make things worse. His voice is quiet, but warm, almost playful - but not too teasing - when he says,] I think it's pretty much stuck by now. I'd keep it.

[unspangled]

[ He's shocked, shocked that Bucky had to put his two cents in. So shocked. ]

Has it? I'm not so sure about that.

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[ecclesiophobic]

I tried that. Everyone refused to call me by it.

[unspangled]

What was it?