dear_mun | AU Peggy is Undecided on Being in a Game

AU Peggy is Undecided on Being in a Game

After everything that happened the last time that you considered placing me in one of those 'games' I was certain that we wouldn't try this again. The Infinity Formula that you've read about is a neat solution so that I can continue being a part of SHIELD, but that doesn't mean that this is a good idea.

You do realize that you're fighting dirty by bringing him into this. You know that I've never forgotten that promise I made to teach him to dance. [And, despite how much time had passed and all her attempts to put that behind her, she has never completely gotten over her feelings for a certain captain.]

Bringing Tony into this should also be against the rules. You know how I feel about him and about how Howard treated him. No matter how much I'd like to meet him, it would only complicate matters.

Please go back to your stories and leave all of us in peace.

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Where's your mun considering now?

[He's curious, mostly because he's worried about her safety. But if another him's there, he knows she'll be taken care of.]

[Her annoyance fades as she gives Steve a warm, self-conscious smile. She still wishes that things had gone differently for them.]

She's considering some place called Abax or another where I'll meet Tony.

Are you all right at Som?

[He wishes too, more than anything.]

Nothing too dangerous?

[Because that is very much a concern, even if he knows she can handle herself just fine.]

Yeah, it's been...quiet? [A soft sigh. He's missed everyone so much, especially her.] But Tony's back now. Thor too, and-- [Schmidt's there now, even' but he can't manage to get that out.]

From what she's been told, the worst has been rampaging dressmaker's dummies. [It's probably best if she 'forgets' to mention that the mannequins had been on a murderous rampage.]

And this Infinity Formula would make me more - [She pauses, not really sure how to explain it.] - It's not like the serum, but similar. It would make me almost immortal.

I'm glad Tony and Thor returned. I know how much you missed them.

[Yeah, it's definitely probably best she left that out.] That's...not so bad.

[As for the formula thing, he raises an eyebrow.] Immortal? Really? There's one like that?

[And a smile. He's glad too, he really is.] You might be coming back. Or, really...another you. And Bucky too. [But he can't make it sound all great and wonderful forever. He'll have to tell her about Schmidt at some point, won't he?]

The details on this formula are vague, but it seems to improve a person's healing. [It had saved Bucky, but Steve doesn't know about Barnes' years as Winter Soldier or what had happened later.] And it seems to keep a person from aging.

[It should hurt to know that another version of her will be with Steve, but instead, she's grateful. He should have that chance at happiness. They both should.] It sounds like you'll have your entire team soon.

Well, then, that's great! [It would mean she'd really be there when he woke up--]

Just about. Mun say's were only missing a few, and we'll have the whole Avengers group. But-- [okay, deep breaths. Just because he just found out about Schmidt being there doesn't mean he can't tell her---]

Schmidt showed up too.

[For a few moments, she just stares at him, unable to believe what he'd said was true. Schmidt was dead. Everyone had told her that. Except...

Steve was supposed to be dead too but he had somehow managed to survive.

Something dangerous flashes in her eyes. She should be there, helping defend Som from that monster. Or, better yet, she should have a chance to kill him like she's wanted to for decades. Taking a deep breath, she reminds herself that she needs to remain calm.] Has he harmed anyone yet?

Just Jensen. Y'know, that guy that looks like me? Schmidt thought he was me and punched him. But that's all, so far. [Biting his lower lip now.]

Our mun's are plotting, though. Bad things.

Is Jensen all right? [He had to be. Steve would be reacting more if he wasn't.]

Mundanes always planning bad things. [Despite the softness of her tone, it's obvious that there's a reason why people in SHIELD hide when someone has set off her temper.] It's what they excel at.

You and your team will get past it, Steve. He won't win. You won't let him.

Yeah, he is. Thank goodness. [He really wouldn't be so chill about it if the male did get hurt seriously.]

So I've learned. [A bit of a sigh, but he gives a little smile at her last statement.]

I hope you're right. But I stopped him once. All of us combined, there's no way he can win.

Join us Margaret we shall have adventures and it shall be wonderful. I know your character and it is strong and good, your mun's idea is a good one.

I admit, that it is tempting. Especially if I could have this Infinity Formula she's been reading about. [It would make her quite resilient.] And Steve would be there, but I'm just not certain if I'd be welcome.

You will be very welcome. There are two Charles, Two Erics, there are multipuls of many Characters, it also seems to be a very enjoyable group to play with. My lady is very much enjoying herself, my brother and Lady Sif are present as well.

I have to admit, it's tempting, Thor. But... you know how I feel about Steve. That hasn't changed even with all the years that would have passed since I spoke with him last. Would it be fair to any of us if I arrived there too?

We are not the ones who are to judge what is fair and unfair, you are a different person then the Margret currently in Abax and it would be a welcome to have you there.

I miss you and the others. I want to go somewhere, I just don't know if Abax would be the right place.

She won't send me to this place unless I agree. And...that Margaret has her chance. I've had decades to live my life. I should put certain aspects of my life to rest. [Even if she would love Steve until she died, which could be a rather long time in human terms.]

My Lady says PFFFFFFT and I inclined to agree with her sound... you should join us you shall be very welcome.

[Steve's been filled in by his writer already, and he spent the better part of an hour thinking it all over.]

I'd like to see you. There, I mean. In Abax.

[Hoo boy. Now comes the 'why', right?]

[She's spent a similar amount of time either trying to encourage or dissuade her mundane from this idea.]

I'd like to see you too, Steve. I'm just not certain if it would be a good idea. I'd be different than you remember. [Decades older and...well, she knows that there's a version of herself there that is closer to the person he remembers.] And there's probably someone else there that wants...to teach you how to dance.

[He's heard of other "versions" of people showing up in the city, and can only wonder how they dealt with the awkwardness of the situation. But, this was still Peggy.]

It'll be different, yeah. I mean, not in a bad way. I don't.. no, not in a bad way.

[Nope, still doesn't know how to talk to women.]

[She can't help smiling at how he stumbles over words. It'd always been endearing to her and she doubted that no matter how much time passed, that would ever change.

But there had been changes, especially after she had lost him without having the chance to tell him how she'd felt. Ones that had made her more forthright than before.]

Steve, there's another version of me there and even with all the time that would have passed since I saw you, it'd be difficult for me to forget how I feel - felt - about you. It wouldn't be fair for any of us if I was sent there. Even if I might want to go.

Oh. [Steve looks away, then down. He's not uncomfortable. In fact, he kind of understands why Peggy feels the way she does.]

So, what does your writer want to do? I hear they usually do what they want regardless of what we say.

[Here, at least, she can't resist the temptation to tease him.] You make quite an impression, Captain Rogers. One that lasts for decades.

My writer is curious. She wants to put this 'au' version of me in a game, but the final decision is mine. She knows better than to force me into a situation I don't want.

So, it would depend on what I wanted...and what others in the game want.

Complexity doesn't have to be a bad thing.

No, it doesn't. The Infinity formula complicated things a great deal, but I'd never take back that decision. I'm just not certain if my presence would help matters or make a bad situation worse.

[she just kind of stares for a moment, smiling faintly beneath the glasses; she's a bit starstruck]

Aren't things always complicated? You might as well grab the good while you can.

[Noticing that look, Peggy smiles warmly, still surprised when someone reacts to her that way.]

Yes, Ms. Bishop, they usually are. If I was certain that my mundane was planning something good for us all, I wouldn't mind the complications.

You realize... mun's are never that thoughtful. I think they get this really horrible glee out of watching us squirm. I wasn't supposed to be the lab rat in this equations.

[He stops and sends her a small grin.] How are you, lovely lady, by the way?

We both know the lab rat in this group is the captain I share my headspace with, not you.

[Stepping closer, she looks up at him and smiles. Yes, she did remember not to wear the heels, just like she always did when she was with him.] I'm getting a little dusty. And impatient, but I understand that others are more interesting than me.

At least he's adorable at it. It does help.

[And he more than definitely notices that and he's smiling because of it. Reaching out, he lightly takes her hand in his own while the other lightly presses into the curve of her side. Nothing pressing, just warm in presence.] I say it's time to brush the dust off then and enjoy the bouquet. Unless you object? Because right now, you have my complete attention.

He's adorable and extremely vocal. [And she knows Tony will take that in many different ways, most of them true.

Smiling softly, she laces her fingers between his, her free hand sliding up his arm to rest at the back of his neck.] No, I won't object. I've missed you.

If my mundane decides to go through with this, are you certain that you would want to accompany me? It would mean giving up most of things that matter most to you.

Oh, I can attest to that. But honestly, I think I'd like to know how extreme, extremely vocal is sometime. [He had to tease, really he did. But right now he was too busy just focusing on her.

Drawing the joined hands to his lips, he kissed the back of hers before pulling her into a slow elegant two-step to music likely only the two of them could hear.] I've missed you as well.

And that's a silly question. I'd find a way to move planets, stars or suns, physics be damned if you asked me to. Besides, think how disappointed my mother would be if she knew I let the lady love of my life trot off alone. Unacceptable. And in the end I'd still have you.

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