mission 02: voice, action

[unspangled]

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

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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?

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[sassy_assassin]

Do I remember who I am? Am I starting an entirely new life? Outrunning demons? It's a complicated subject.

[outstandingbalance]

I think I'd do whatever I want.

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

[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.

[ 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.

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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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[postocular]

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

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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.]

[unspangled]

[ Since those hit entirely too close to home, ]

Does it have to be complicated?

[unspangled]

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

I don't doubt that.

[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 ]

[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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[unspangled]

So I should wait until I'm one hundred?

[ You remind him of someone. ]

Re: video;;

[unspangled]

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

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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.

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[abracafcku]

[Does he remind him of the babe?

Taako smirks.]

Only if A) you live that long and B) you're not already an adult. Lookin' mighty beefcake-y to me though.

[dothelokimotion]

[ a name he’s fond of? loki hums under his breath. ]

Erland in my tongue. It means outsider. Or an old variant of my name, Luka.

[outstandingbalance]

[Complete coincidence.]

Don't be to shocked, but I may have even done that once or twice before.

For a while, at least.

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[postocular]

Carl Grimes. Nice to meet you.

[unspangled]

[ The coincidence-iest. ]

Changed your name or have done whatever you please?

[unspangled]

[ He pronounces both, as carefully as he can. ]

I like Erland. There's something quietly mythic about it.

[brooklyn_boy]

It's ours. Room enough for both of us to drag it in the mud.

[Steve looks over this other version of himself carefully. So this is him with HYDRA's claws sunk in. It's surreal.]

This as weird for you as it is for me? I dunno how Buck managed it.

Re: video

[unspangled]

[ He wouldn't say she's a 'babe'. Sheesh. ]

As far as I know, I'm ninety-six. That's fairly adult.

[ And he's just going to ignore that other comment. ]

[dothelokimotion]

[ his lips curve at that. ]

You are welcome to it, if you want.