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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.

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[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. ]

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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.

[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.

[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. ]

[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.

[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.

[embiggened]

I'm Ms. Marvel. Or I guess just Kamala here. I'm an Avenger and I work with Sam Wilson and Tony Stark. But maybe not... the same world. I guess there's a lot of us here. It's like a big crossover fanfic.

[abide]

[ There's no denying that he'd been angry. In some ways, he still is, but there's also a depth to what he feels and why he'd felt it, wanting to reach out and console him in some way that might have helped more than hindered. Yet, even as long as they've known each other and despite the things they've done together, Steve still doesn't know the best method of waiting for Andyr to reel himself back in. He'd waited, thought that Andyr had needed space and would come to him before this, but he'd heard so much information second-hand that it had, frankly, upset him.

Trust, he reminds himself, is something earned, and he isn't sure he's done that yet. ]

What did you want me to believe? [ And there's a hint of that anger spiking in his voice, though it's quickly dulled by the uncertainty he still feels. ] I wanted to give you time. I didn't know you were going to try leaving.

[abide]

Yeah. [ A handful of people come to mind, though he doesn't say who. Instead, he thinks he should try to bridge the gap between Daisy and himself as best as he can—for the sake of everything he's just said. ] Have you met many of them since you've been here?

[abide]

It's nice to meet you, Kamala. I guess you already know who I am. [ Casually just going to skip over the part about fanfics. He knows what's on the internet these days, thank you very much. ] And I don't think the Sam or Tony I know have ever mentioned you, but time's an issue here too.

[arcreact]

[ Stage whispering: ] Don't scare the old man, kid, his sensibilities are delicate.

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[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?

[abide]

I'm fine, Tony. [ He can handle a lot, thanks. ]

[embiggened]

Everyone knows who you are! ...Sir. Captain?

[No. No. What happened to being cool?]

No, I think T is before I became and Avenger and the other Tony is from a different world too. I know Medusa though! I mean, the queen.

[embiggened]

I mean. Where I'm from he is old... like literally old. Like can't Avenger anymore, old.

But.. still awesome! I'm sure.

private video;

[voicelog]

[He wanted to keep out of this, but red alert.]

I recommend you don't expand on that.

What do you mean by literally old and can't Avengers anymore? [And he realizes too late he regrets asking that.]

[embiggened]

Oh crap.

It's like spoilers right? I'm sorry! And I don't really know the details, I just know Steve Rogers isn't Captain America right now, Sam is because something happened with his super soldier serum. Or... at least that's how it was before everything changed and I'm not sure what he's doing now.

[voicelog]

[Well, now he's concerned. He shouldn't press for more information though. Not a good idea.]

Yeah. Spoilers. You need to be careful with what you divulge about our world, especially with the alternates. We don't know how closely aligned our events are with theirs. The less they know about our Earth and us in general; the better.

[That's another way of him saying don't be too trusting, kid.]

[embiggened]

Is it that bad? I mean... even if things are different, aren't there things we could learn from each other? To keep secrets just seems so I dunno. It feels like it always ends badly. At least it does for me.

[It's awkward being a superhero and having your bff hate you for it because she doesn't know it's you.]

[voicelog]

Secrets are sometime necessary to protect others. It can have catastrophic consequences if you're too careless with them.

It's especially delicate with the timeline. You can't be certain who is reading this and you can't guarantee they won't take advantage of the information you've provided them in the future.

I also feel like there are certain things you shouldn't share out of respect for the person you're discussing.

[embiggened]

[Her face is literally the definition of shame and heartbreak. If nothing else, she's completely sincere.]

You're right. I'm sorry. I wasn't thinking. I'm used to being the one who doesn't know anything and now that I do know things I need to be more careful.