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[abide]

[ When the feed begins, Steve's face is relatively solemn the thirty seconds before he decides on what to say. There's plenty to address, and he doesn't want to drag it out needlessly. It seems their "captains" have done a good job of that so far. ]

There's been a lot of talk lately. [ He pauses, collects his thoughts again. ] From what's been said, I know most of us aren't happy with the situation, and that's okay. It's not a normal position to be put in. For some of us, anyway. But it's also important to remember the goal we should be working towards, and that's getting home. Not all of us are gonna want to go, but the majority seems to be in agreement.

Whether we trust those in command or not, we shouldn't forget that. Fighting or killing isn't going to solve the problem. Calling people out for things they've done in our own world or someone else's is only going to cause fires, and we should be trying to put 'em out. Not start them. [ He takes a breath, expression still relatively neutral. He's not pushing, not angry or worked up. If anything, he just looks... sad.

If those running the ship won't say it, he will. ] Some of you aren't going to listen, and some of you might be too scared to have a voice. That's fine too. Not everyone's willing to see eye-to-eye, but this isn't just about us. It's about the ones we've left behind, the people who are counting on us to make it back to them. Fear can do a lot of things, and right now, it's got us right where we shouldn't be. So... [ Another small breath. ] If you ever need someone to stand with you, fight for you— that's what I plan to do. Back home, it was my job to help keep everyone safe, and being on the Moira means this is my home now. It's all of ours, and we should be protecting it, not trying to destroy it. Or each other.

Even if it's not what I was assigned to here, I'm not gonna quit. I'll be around if anyone considers taking me up on that. [ Uh. ] My name's Steve Rogers. Thanks for your time.

[ And it immediately ends there, the lingering hint of a soft smile settling at the corner of his mouth. ]

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[sketchycharacter]

So...that's good to know. Uh, thanks, Steve. [a pause] Gotta say, as one of the new kids, it feels like we walked into a lot of drama.

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[diamondslap]

Now that was a guilt trip and a half! Good show, Mr Rogers! They should give you an official position. Have you considered applying?

[she wipes a non-existant tear.]

Ahhh... con ennuyeux.

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[higginsdrive]

[ Jessica's not even gonna bother with actually putting any effort into the response because she's annoyed. ]

And what a bang up job you guys did back home.

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[freiheiten]

[Levi was just roaming through what was happening on the network when a very familair face catches his eyes. The blue eyes, that blonde hair, those giant eyebrows.

He listens to the speech for a few moments and it just solidifies his thoughts. No one would have such a disappointed and yet hopeful speech ready on the fly unless this was Erwin Smith.

This asshole. How long was he going to hide from him?]

Asshole, were you going to--

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[amourtician]

So what were you, part of the royal guard?

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[arcreact]

[ The ONLY reason he doesn't start broadcasting cheesy patriotic music in the middle of Steve's speech is because he doesn't have any. ]

Good to know some things don't change.

[ He does sound like he means that. ]

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[hatesimprovising]

Christ, how many people are going to keep coming up with speeches to give over the network about this shit.

[ He gets that this whole mess is a problem, but god. These messages are just becoming part of it more than they are helping. ]

If the first one like this didn't work, what the hell makes you think this one is going to? Are we supposed to feel inspired to love each other and get along just like that?

Though, of all the speeches I've had to listen to, yours is by far the most patronizing. So congrats on that.

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[knaval]

mayb geting involved in like fifty diferent people's business isnt a good idea?

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[chaostic]

I suppose you realize by now your announcement is pointless. Not only to those you aim to protect, but those you won't willing condemn for one reason or another. People will always harbor their convictions over peace. It's the way of the universe--or I suppose now the multiverse.

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[morethan084]

[Because she knows what triggered this conversation:]

I'm not sorry for what I did.

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[that_cost]

Well said.

About not starting drama, I mean.

[ If she can talk whoever's in charge into not putting her on her world? That'd be super. ]

I'm Leigh. New girl on the ship.

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[dislocked]

[ Bucky was originally going to leave this alone because he knows Steve's trying to clean up the mess, and he wants no part of it. But then again, this is Steve, always giving too much. Someone's got to watch his back. ]

You did the best you could.

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[sonywalkman]

Wait. The Steve Rogers?

[He was only pulled from Earth in 1988. Every school kid in America knows the name of Captain Steve Rogers. (AKA: sorry, Cap, Peter heard about 12% of the rest of this.]

Man, you look pretty good for being frozen and probably dead.

[aerospacecommander]

Oh good. I was wondering when I was going to run into a human version of Optimus Prime.

Now I can finally check it off my bucket list.

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[whoami]

[ But popcorn.gif for this entire post. Digital creeper be creepin. ]

[devilofohara]

I don't want you fighting for me.

[Sorry Steve, she's only ever met you once, she doesn't have any reason to trust you as far as she can throw you.

Still, though. That bit about the ones they'd all left behind hits Robin in a way that it probably wasn't intended to. She frowns.]

I need to get home though, people are counting on me. And this ship is the best way I have to do that right now.

As long as that's true, and as long as that woman doesn't attack people for things that happened before they showed up here, I can get long.

[If either of those things stops being the case, though, it's every person for themself.]

[diamondhack]

Fantastic, I love arriving to a disaster in the making.

[First INTERPOL, now this... her life is nothing but a warehouse on fire.]

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[desperate_times]

Maybe those in command should be relieved of command if people don't trust them.

[Yeah, she just got here, but it seems like she landed in a place where there's a lot of tension. A change in command might fix that. Not that she's volunteering.]

[forfeits]

Things have been pretty heated around here lately, huh? I guess it's good there are still some people around looking out for everyone. But you can't exactly keep everyone safe just by yourself, can you?

[ There's only a tiny bit of skepticism, anyway, because he doesn't really know this guy's skills. ]

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[curiousnotmalicious]

[Dutch nods, a small smile on her face. She seems satisfied with the speech Steve has just given.] Well said, and someone needed to say it.

[She gives a sharp wave of her hand.] Dutch Velders, resident welding technician. Nice to meet you, Steve.

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[cookshisgoose]

I was wondering how long it would be before you weighed in. [There's a hint of a smirk, but it doesn't last. This is serious business, and it's hard to be positive when it feels like everyone on the ship is fighting about one thing or another.]

You've always had quite the knack of getting everyone's attention when you speak. I just hope those that listen truly hear what you're trying to say.

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[howtocarryit]

Do you practice these things in front of the mirror? Do your roommates critique you?

[ He's just wondering because it seems like some effort goes into them. ]

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[harderfasterwrecker]

[ Whirl decides he's going to do that thing that no one wants him to do, weigh in on this one. ]

Thing is, you say that, but fighting and killing solves most problems.

The biggest issue is that we can't keep them dead right now. Fix that, and then we're fragging golden.

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[pickingup]

You've got my support.

There's a lot of familiar faces popping up lately. Are you free?

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[bosswald]

[Since her arrival, there's been so many lengthy things posted over the MID. She has to admit that it's a bit difficult to follow all of them, but at least she can get behind a rally cry for people to get along and stop calling one another out. So she offers him a smile, and a little wave of her hand.]

Hello, Steve Rogers. My name's Clara Oswald, and I'm brand new to the Moira. All I want is for the pointless bickering and finger pointing to stop. If you need someone with a firm hand and strategic bossiness to step up and assist you with that, I'd be more than willing to help.