Voice testing a shaky new muse /hides

[starspangledspandex]

No offense Ma’am, but this feels an awful lot like I’m being paraded around and shown off again. I’ll admit I’m not fond of the idea. I’m not going back to the sidelines because you decided it would be entertaining. What if SHIELD needs me?

[He sighs.]

I don’t understand why I’m here if you’re not going to send me anywhere. [Pause] But if you think I should be here, I’ll stay. Someone should be here to keep Mr. Stark out of trouble at least. Might as well be me.

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[swissarmybow]

It's a dog and pony show, Cap.

[thisisgoingtosuck]

That's because you are being shown off, you'll go from a shaky new muse to a shiny new muse or you go back in the box. Trust me, the mun over here has done it to more than one person.

[tasteslikecoconut]

Keep out of trouble? [Tony almost looks offended.]

If you want to babysit someone go babysit Loki. The bag of cats could use some catnip.

/threadjack. i can't resist.

[gammabruce]

Using my lines? I'm not sure if I should be flattered or offended.

[Lies. Answer is always flattered.]

Oh hey bro

[tasteslikecoconut]

Flattered, definitely. It means I remembered something. And I do remember things. It was a good line, I liked it.

sup buddy

[gammabruce]

Liked enough to use it to your own dastardly ends, obviously. [He's smiling but shh. You're not supposed to notice.]

Y'know, I think Steve should look after you. Maybe we can donate all that expensive booze to charity.

[tasteslikecoconut]

Dastardly? [Party foul!] I think it's my turn to be offended or flattered.

Uhh, no? The guy can't even get drunk. Let's just keep it at the house where it will go to good use. Meaning my liver.

[gammabruce]

Neither. I meant it at as a joke. Which, if I have to explain, kills the point of it.

Right, but suppose... I get tempted? That could be bad. Your liver could use the break, anyway.

[sweetestdisposition]

My mun has had me for months and still hasn't felt like sending me anywhere. I don't even know why she made this account...

[starknaked]

That person's name is Pepper, and you don't look nearly as good in shorts, I'm sure.

[starspangledspandex]

So it appears, but it shouldn't be. If they have us here they might as well put us to use.

[swissarmybow]

I'm gonna tell you what everyone told me when I showed up.

[starspangledspandex]

And what's that?

[swissarmybow]

It could be worse.

[headbitchincharge]

Noble calling.

[starspangledspandex]

My mundane sounds stubborn. She's determined to make this work. Her muses tend to stick around.

[Which is unfortunate for him.]

[starspangledspandex]

I'm not accountable for Loki, Mr. Stark. You, however, are part of the team which makes you someone's responsibility. For the moment, that seems to be me.

[Where's Pepper when you need her?]

[imfollowinghim]

There's other stuff to do around here than play babysitter to Howard's kid.

[savedhisheart]

I won't complain for the assistance Captain Rogers, I think Tony will complain about you 'babysitting' him though.

[She grins] I'll try to make sure he behaves around you.

[savedhisheart]

[She will pretend to be all flustered at that compliment Tony]

[starspangledspandex]

[Hey, you're Donald Duck! He actually knows you, or of you rather, being a cartoon and all.]

My mundane tells me you've [He glances away before looking back. For him, you've only existed for a handful of years.] become a classic. I imagine that's why.

[starknaked]

[He won't go on about her being a lot more bad ass in his book either, though he might be biased and this is talking about a man in a spangly suit.]

SlightlyAU!Loki ftw!

[rockofages]

[All the amusement.]

I would not fear for long were I you. If your mundanes attachment is lacking then you may not have to suffer long at all.

But since you are here... [Cue the wide face plitting grin.]

[starspangledspandex]

I've met Ms. Potts. She's a remarkable woman, more so for working for you as long as she has.

[Just working with you is stressful, he can't imagine you being in charge.]

I wouldn't know. It's been kind of cold for shorts and I don't make a habit of eyeing someone else's dame.

[starspangledspandex]

Someone has to do it, Ma'am. Mr. Stark has a reputation for causing problems.