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[abide]

[ Text might have been easier to address a ship full of people. Still, talking has its merits too, and besides, he feels it's more effective this way; at least he might seem more earnest if everyone can see his face, which is set both passively and somewhat firmly. ]

I realize it's been a while since I've done this, but there are some things I wanna talk about that might not have been mentioned to anyone who's be new. I also think it'll be a good review for those who have lived on the Moira for any amount of time. [ He pauses, expression twisting just a little. Just at the corner of his mouth. ] For those who don't know me, my name's Steve Rogers. It's been almost a year for me since I've been home, and I'm here just the same as all of you.

I'm not sure the year matters, but it's 2015 for me.

[ He hesitates. ] Anyway, I don't know if it'll still be the same by the time I get back, but the important thing is getting there. I realize it's a lot to ask of anyone. Listening to complete strangers is never easy, and you might not agree with anything I say. That's okay. More than that, I'm asking you to trust the people who are in the same position as you. Most of us want to go home, and we've been promised that. Trying to leave or take things into your own hands only results in worse situations that we might not be prepared to handle. You could even hurt someone without meaning to.

[ Steve isn't sure that really hits home the point he's trying to make, especially when there's been so much happening in the last week, but it's easier to think of the people on this ship and the people he cares about than his own mental state. So, it's what he does, focusing on what he might be able to control versus the chaos that waits for them outside the ship on every planet they've ever been to and the ones they've never seen. ]

If there's anything you might need help with, or if there's anything I can do-- I can be reached over the MID or down on Mero deck. Number 009. [ There's a frown, voice soft just before the video ends. ] I might not know exactly when we'll get home, but I do know we'll get there. That's something I believe in. For everyone who wants it.

Comments

voice; private

[deconstruct]

[ ah.

He knows what at least some of this is about, and given Andyr's still not sleeping much, and still not eating much, and still riding the paranoia train, he squints at it for a moment, before answering with voice alone, rough and not exactly pleasant. ]

Could've just called.

[abide]

[ He doesn't know why he hadn't been expecting him to say anything, but Steve's counted the days between the last time they'd spoken and the last time they'd seen one another. ] I wasn't sure you wanted to talk to me.

[ There's more concern than anything in those words, as quiet as they are. ]

[deconstruct]

[ he's been braced for anger, lecturing, seething. yelling, even. if he knows andyr was trying to slip out, he'd have heard from bucky, and know he'd offered him a ride with him. what he gets is this - quiet, soft. hurt. it takes andyr a moment of quiet, to settle himself and try to give an answer. something outside of being snide and dismissive. god, he's so freaking tired, and thinking on this is just so difficult right now. ]

I wanted you to come with. [ he's admitting, eventually, and the sentence trails off - that isn't he end of what he's telling him. the rest is just more damning to say. ]

But, if you didn't believe me... I didn't want you trying to stop me. [ and he hadn't believed him. maybe he's still right not to, andyr's having a difficult time really telling, with what he solidly knows about this place so minuscule. but of all the people that could've stood in his way, steve would've been the hardest to fight, for several reasons. ]

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[morethan084]

You should write wedding vows for people.

[Because, you know, there's so many people wanting to get hitched on here.]

No, but, that's really nice of you.

[abide]

I'll keep that in mind. [ He's trying to keep it light, though he's rubbing at the back of his neck. ] It's what I'd want someone to do for me.

[morethan084]

I know.

[She wouldn't go as far as to make a video post about offering aid, but she has in the past to new people.]

It's crazy that some people are from way far back, or way ahead in the future.

[video]

[embiggened]

[IS THAT...?]

[embiggened]

[OH MY GOD IT IS.

THE ORIGINAL CAPTAIN AMERICA. DREAMS ARE REAL.]

[video]

[embiggened]

[BE COOL KAMALA BE COOL. Keep the fangirling down and show him that you're really an Avenger.]

Yes, Captain. I agree. We have to work together if we want to get through this.

[abide]

[ Captain? Steve has to look at what he'd posted to make sure he hadn't said that, which he hadn't. So, it usually only means a handful of things. The question is... Is this girl from his universe or another—like Tony. ]

Working together hasn't been too hard. It's getting people to follow what few rules there are that's the problem. [ His smile is slight. ] You're new, right? I don't think we've met before.

voice;

[brokeassgoing]

Not to be questionin' your faith when you've been so nice to give us a PSA but it kinda sounds like you want us to trust the assholes flyin' this thing. My roommate turned into a frog. He got frog goop on my pillow. I don't....this don't sit well with me, man.

I can see you guys got some stuff goin' for you but how can you be so sure?

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[abide]

I think it's better than the alternative. [ Which isn't exactly a good one either. ] And I know it's hard to believe, but worse things have happened.

private.

[abide]

I still don't trust 'em much either. But it's safer here than it is out there.

private.

[brokeassgoing]

Of what, being suspicious? Unchallenged chaos? The shit that happens down on the planets, I'm guessing. I'll believe it when I see it but...its better than nothing.

video, private

[curiousnotmalicious]

[ She leans in, looking concerned. Of course Dutch is mostly in the dark, but the vibes she's getting make her worry a little bit. ]

Everything alright? And before you answer, remember that you can tell me just about anything. [...And that she has excellent radar for lies. She'd never use it against you, though. Of course not. ]

[abide]

[ He knew she would say something about this, but Steve's never been very good with talking about himself or his own problems. It's always easier to focus on everyone else. ]

It's okay. Nothing I can't handle. [ The way he smiles says otherwise. ] What are you doing right now? [ Because he might just take her up on that offer to talk, though it might not make much sense to her. ]

[curiousnotmalicious]

[ That smile only concerns her even more, but it doesn't show in her expression. Instead she simply nods. She'll find a way to make sure he's alright. ]

Now? [ Fine tuning her arc welding torch. ] Nothing, really.

[ventifact]

very inspiring

[abide]

Thanks. [ Was that sarcasm? He doesn't know, and he's trying not to think about it considering he hasn't talked to her since... well. ] I hope someone listens and believes it long enough to get them back home.

voice;

[procedures]

Well, this sounds like you're lecturing your kid. Very gently lecturing.

[abide]

I think you know what some of it's about. [ At least, he's assuming he does. ]

video; shhh I'm not late

[accidentalqueen]

When you consider it, it really is extraordinary that we have not had more conflict. Wouldn't you say, Captain?

video;

[cookshisgoose]

[Guess who is insanely happy to be human again? This lady right here. No more hiding behind unnecessary texts.]

You don't do speeches unless something is bothering you. [They're always good speeches, things people definitely need to hear. But the timing is curious.]

Is everything alright, Steve?

[newnova]

Oh hey you're young. Last time I saw you back home you were an old guy.

text; private

[dislocked]

[ he's in shit shape -- the latest vampire thing having taken a toll. he hasnt been back in awhile, choosing to hide out in the vents. he's a mess, but he's dealing.

and it's nice to see steve doing his thing, even if the idea of home makes his stomach turn. still, things must not be easy for steve either. that's just like him, isn't it? bearing the burdens of the world on his own shoulders. ]

you okay?