New Muse in Ruby City! He's a Lone Canon Warrior.

[defenderoffreedom]

I'm not sure how I feel about being held captive in a city full of tyrants. You know how I feel about bullies; we've had this discussion before. So far, everyone's been helpful (or loud), and I don't know if all that excessive swearing is necessary either...

Well, I'll do what I can while I'm there. People always are going to need help, after all.

(...The least you could do is find better photographs; aren't the cameras these days good for anything?)

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[madenough]

Steve. Seriously, pal, haven't you ever heard of a thing called a vacation?

[ not like he can talk. but at least work is fun for him. 8| ]

[defenderoffreedom]

...Howard?

[He's momentarily taken aback, but it hardly shows. He smiles a bit and shakes his head.]

The bad guys don't take vacations, so neither can I. That's not how it works. I didn't really have much of a choice in the matter; it's just the hand I was dealt.

[howling_dumdum]

Cap! Good ta see ya!

[madenough]

[ pokes him in the chest. ]

I'm calling shenanigans on that. Even you need to kick back and relax now and again.

[defenderoffreedom]

Dugan!

Too bad we're nowhere near a bar, I'd open up a tab.

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve laughs a bit]

Fine, fair enough. But that goes the same for you. Next chance there's a break. Any suggestions?

[He pauses.]

Please don't say Europe.

[howling_dumdum]

Well if you don't mind something a little stronger than beer I got some brandy here somewhere...

[searches in pockets for hip flask.]

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve grins a bit and takes a seat, pulling up a chair for an old friend]

Brandy's fine; have a seat. [Strength of alcohol doesn't matter; no amount of the stuff will ever affect him, but a drink between friends? That was just fine.] How's it been?

[howling_dumdum]

[Dum Dum takes the seat with a smile.]

Got some kid who thinks he can handle me. He loved the movie and then read online about your next movie, and the chance for a Fury movie as well, with me involved so he's thrilled about the chance to play with the early days of SHIELD.

I just hope HYDRA is around so I can knock their heads some more.

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve laughs] Pretty bold of him; best of luck! Don't knock him around too much. Mine's a dame...er, a woman, if you can believe that. Read a lot of old comics and saw the films; she's pretty excited too.

Too bad I missed those days; would've liked to see how it all came together. And knowing HYDRA...well, even without Schmidt, he's not the only one. They're more like a cult, you know, so you'll probably get your chance.

[howling_dumdum]

I'm sorry you missed them too but you do get to fight with Natasha and well...

[Dum Dum waggles his eyebrows and his mun is embarrassed by this.]

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve looks a bit innocently bemused by the waggling of the eyebrows, but shakes his head after a moment with a smile and a chuckle. His mun is highly amused by this exchange.]

Natasha is an excellent ally; but don't go getting ideas. You know there's only one girl for me.

[howling_dumdum]

[Dum Dum sobers up as he can only mess with Rogers so much.]

Of course, sorry.

[kindofbrokeharlem]

That... sounds like a very stressful situation.

This is probably not a good idea.... But I can't help myself!

[keepcalmandmischiefon]

Maybe being locked in a city with other incompetents such as yourself is just what a human of your....standing...needs.

Are you kidding? I'm having happy heart attacks every time one of you all replies!

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve narrows his eyes, his jaw set.]

The last time I checked, Loki, you were the one being locked up first. Already ready to go toe to toe with us again?

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve claps him on the shoulder with a reassuring smile, friendly and warm.]

Sorry, didn't mean to make it so serious. How's about that brandy then?

[defenderoffreedom]

Dr. Banner, trust me. You'd hate it here. I've only been here for a few days and I've been warned about all sorts of things. And. [Steven can only imagine how badly it might end should Dr. Banner be trapped in a city with invisible walls and unseen captors.]

There's no known way to escape.

I'm grinning like a complete fool over here, to be quite honest.

[keepcalmandmischiefon]

_{[Oh, Loki seems rather amused at the reaction.]} I don't dance with humans; I would never stoop to such a level. Kings usually have others dance for them, so if you wish to dance, be my guest.

And my fool brother tends to misjudge my abilities...along with the people I know. I wonder how your people would fare against the Jötuns.... _{[His amused look is a full-blown grin now at the thought.]}

I AM TERRIFIED. XD

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve keeps his eyes narrowed; he finds nothing amusing about this at all.] They said you were a god. I don't believe that for a moment, but if that's the case, you'd be able to fight for yourself instead of having other people clean up your own damn messes.

[He has no idea what a Jötun is, but he'd fight it in a heartbeat if if threatened innocent lives.]

Is that all you have? Hollow threats?

You're doing wonderfully! No need to be terrified!

[keepcalmandmischiefon]

_{[The dark-haired god takes a few steps towards the soldier.]} Kings can fight for themselves. But what do all kings have? Armies. If the drunk one clad in iron hadn't tried to commit suicide, you would all be in your place. Kneeling before your king.

Are you certain my words are just hollow threats? _{[He chuckled]} There are ways in and out of Asgard to here that even Thor doesn't know about.
_{[He laughs at that]} And to think he is supposed to be King after Odin passes!

Thanks! This is really good practice.

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve stands his ground, not at all intimidated by Loki coming close to him.] You're wrong. Of all the things you claim to know about mankind, you're forgetting one thing. It's the most important thing of all.

[He takes a step towards him, just one, his eyes stern.] Their will to live on and fight. The human spirit is something you'll never understand as long as you think yourself above them. Whether your words are hollow threats or not, we'll meet them. You can be sure of that.

[howling_dumdum]

[Dum Dum finds it in his jacket pocket.]

Here you are. Too old friends and new allies! And Muns that can give us a fair showing.

It is for me as well!

[keepcalmandmischiefon]

I don't think of it as a will to live on and fight...it's more of stupidity, really. The human spirit is something as fragile as your bodies, something that can easily be crushed. Fighting gods? The only thing that would do is kill your race faster.

_{[For a moment he looks sympathetic.]} I could do that if you'd like. _{[And it turns into that evil grin.]} No, its much easier to just kneel, Human.

[defenderoffreedom]

[Steve takes the flask once Dum Dum's had the first drink and raises it with a smile]

Something I'll always drink to. [He takes a drink, enjoying the burn though he knows it'll do nothing at all.] So, what's your mun got planned for you? Any ideas? [He hands over the flask and looks off into he distance, thoughtful.]