newishness

[blazoner]

If you really want my opinion, I think we should try and get to know each other a little better before you make any plans. ... Might help to give it a shot when it's not getting on two in the morning, too. All due respect, miss -- I don't think the problem's on my end just now.

Get some sleep.

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[sonofcoul]

Good luck with that, captain. Getting them to sleep is a tricky task at the best of times.

[blazoner]

Looks to me like the eyes are burning, so I think I might have a fighting chance, here. I'm feeling optimistic.

[sonofcoul]

Shouldn't take too long, then. Picked the right time for the battle, anyway.

[blazoner]

I guess I did. Looks like it worked after all.

[sonofcoul]

In that case, congratulations on a job well done.

[blazoner]

Heh. Thanks, now if only everything were that easy, right?

So... how are you holding up, Agent?

[sonofcoul]

Well, most anything's an improvement over being dead, so I can't complain too badly.

[blazoner]

I can't really argue, there. But... what did they do, exactly? To bring you back? From what I understand, you really were dead.

[sonofcoul]

Yeah, I really was.

They told me it was for eight seconds and then they managed to bring me back and send me to recuperate in Tahiti.

Turns out, it was a little longer and a little more complicated and involved... Much more experimental procedures. And memory modification.

[blazoner]

Good old SHIELD. Or was that another one of Hydra's heads?

[sonofcoul]

I can safely say that Hydra had nothing to do with this one.

[blazoner]

Wish I could say I was surprised. Did Fury know?

[sonofcoul]

It was Director Fury's idea. It was... it had originally been tested as a potential method to revive a fallen Avenger, in case of emergency. But... the project head recommended it get scrapped because of potential side effects. After I died, Director Fury decided to take the chance and use it on me.

[blazoner]

Of course. [ He has a lot of Words for Fury, but he'll keep those inside. ] And the side effects?

[sonofcoul]

Varied. The memory modification had been the only even partially reliable way to avert them. I've been fortunate enough that I haven't displayed any of the really bad ones.

[celestialpervert]

As a fellow new traveller, I have to say I don't think they much listen to us. But it's so sweet of you to care.

[ Why yes, that last bit is a touch sarcastic.

[blazoner]

I figured a little diplomacy would be worth a shot. And if it's working for now... well, I'm alright with that.

[celestialpervert]

My, a true gent. Haven't seen one like you since...
Well, a long time ago.

[blazoner]

Heh, I, uh -- get that a lot. Guess I'm just from a simpler time. [ Said with an edge of irony, of course. ]

[hatesmath]

I was also an 2 in the morning decision. But it worked out anyway.

[blazoner]

That hour's pretty tricky, but I'm glad to hear it.

[hatesmath]

Yeah. I guess Mun's are like that. Spontaneous. But after some time it gets better.

[blazoner]

That's good news. I've heard plenty of horror stories, but... it sounds like there's a lot of good that comes out of this kinda thing, too.

[hatesmath]

Some Muns are more cruel that others. Some even seem to enjoy torturing us. I don't know your Mun but in my experience it turned out well in any case.

[onteamdyson]

She should at least buy you dinner first, amirite? Bet yours sleeps more than mine. It's bad decision central over here!

...Speaking of bad decisions, way to be a hero even out of uniform?

[blazoner]

Uh -- thank you, but that wasn't heroism. Anything else would've just been rude.

[onteamdyson]

[Hang on, Steve, she's staring. You're like .... only the second dude made out of PURE GOODNESS that she's ever met.] How are you real? Dang, I was born in the wrong decade. You old school boys are where it's at.

But seriously, I owe you one. If you ever wanna take a night out and need a replacement, I can totally avenge. I'm really good at avenging. You go grab a pizza with your buddy Bucky, and I'll handle the shield for a night.

[blazoner]

You know, I appreciate that, but I think coffee might be a little safer.

[onteamdyson]

Safer? Who the he...ck wants safer? Do you need a sidekick? I've got experience! I'll get Bo to write a reference letter. Coffee is a thing I do with my faedad, not a freakin' super hero!

[blazoner]

[ Remember that mashup gif? That is his face. How appropriate. ] Next time I need a hand, I'll give you a call, how about that? [ So probably like... never. Sorry, Kenzi. YOU WILL DIE. ]

[onteamdyson]

[She doesn't like that face, Steeb.] For a guy that works for S.H.I.E.L.D., you're a sucky liar. You gotta work on that, Rogers, seriously. Does Nat need to show up and give you more pointers and dating advice? Because I don't mind sharing the spotlight with that girl. She's got moxie.

[blazoner]

Dating advice for... lying? Or dating advice for dating? 'Cause I'm not much interested in either, right now.

[onteamdyson]

Dating. In general. She's good at it. And apparently I feel her pain! [It's like dealing with Finn!]

Is it weird being able to reach the top of the fridge now?

[krasivyy]

Sleep is for the weak, Rogers.

[blazoner]

I dunno, from my end, it looks more like it's for the drained and eye-sore.

[thefrostbitten]

Could be worse.

[bondorblood]

This isn't an uncommon trait. Trust me.

[blazoner]

You too?

[bondorblood]

I don't think it was even as reasonable as two am.

[blazoner]

That's, uh... that's rough. How's it been?

[bondorblood]

That feeling when you're reaching for something, really reaching, but you can't grab it.

[ Like that. ]

They are more or less generally content with letting me slip in and out of some kind of psychosis.

[blazoner]

But you're not going through it alone, right?

[bondorblood]

Depends on what you mean by alone.

[i_am_the_solution]

[Don't mind Amon's silent appearance. It's sort of a thing, in and out of canon, but the actual explanation is a bit besides the point. The tall masked man cocks his head to the side. His voice is low and smooth, his demeanor deceptively relaxed.]

So, this is the great Captain America I've heard so much about. I have to say that I'm impressed. This might be the first American hero I've seen in a while that isn't ill-mannered, though to be fair, I share a headspace with multiple members of the Stark family.

[His quick footsteps make no sound as he circles Steve, looking him over, but for now, Amon is neutral towards him.] Although your newness didn't need to be the entry title. Anyone attempting to get these muns to sleep is either new or a fool.