dear_mun | voicetesting

What's so challenging for them?

She's only played one character in the past two years, with no attempt to try out another. And then there's the fact that this whole...universe, if you will, is so popular at the moment.

It's just nerves; I'm sure it will pass soon enough. Practice makes perfect, no?

Something like that.

[ He cracks a small smile. ]

Can't blame her for feeling nervous, but you never know until you try, right?

My thoughts exactly. No one got anywhere by erring on the side of caution, afterall.

Don't I know it.

Well, at least she's got you. If that's what she's so afraid of, she could have done worse for herself.

Yes, if anyone would understand the sentiment it would be you, Captain.

I think that's a compliment, thank you.

Well, it was supposed to be.

I'm not saying you're difficult or anything. But if she's gonna get through this fear of hers, it'd be good for her to have you in her corner. That's all.

[ o-oh ] That's very nice of you, thank you, Steve.

It's not much, but she's enjoyed it so far. I think that bodes well.

[ peeeegggy ] It could be a good idea.

[ steeeeeeve /o/ ] Do you think so?

You'd be the best choice for a challenge.

...Not that you're challenging-- or-- well not that you're not... I mean, you- [ traaaaiiling off ]

... [ this is not a smile tugging at her lips, nope ] Yes?

People would be happy to have you around, I mean.

That's nice to know.

I'm sure you'll get this mun of yours to muster up enough courage.

It shouldn't be too hard, she's quite easily enabled.

I think it's a great idea, Agent Carter. Nothing wrong with throwin' yourself into a situation like this...especially if it means I might see you again.

My thoughts exactly. On...both counts.

[Oh, hey, Peggy... A small smile.] Everybody likes a challenge. Hope she keeps you, though. I'd... really like to see more of you around. [Annd then he's blushing and looking at his feet. It was annoying how awkward he was around her....]

Oh, I think she will. It would be nice if she had some solid plans, but for now I suppose it's enough to be tried out somewhere like this.

Yeah, same with mine. She has something she wants to do, but she keeps throwing me here. Guess it's not so bad, though, since I can see you. [Wow, he's amazed he managed to not fumble that.]

What was yours thinking of? [Just... gonna chance it and take one step closer to her.]

[ she sees what you're doing there mister. She gives him a quick once over before looking him in the eye again, amused ] Has Howard been giving you lessons on how to speak to women? [ she's impressed by your smoothness ] I have to admit, that sounds intriguing. What is it yours wants to do? Mine wasn't thinking of anything specific, unfortunately. Just wanted to get some practice in.

[Haha, now he's just gonna put his hand behind his head and blush more.] Not... exactly. Just grew up some, I guess. [Not being entirely truthful, but he's afraid of how she'll react if he does, soo...] But I... I hope your mun let's you stay for a while. [Shifting awkwardly.]

Mine wants to do one of those... private storylines? Yeah, that's what she calls it. Not so sure that's gonna work out for her, though.

[ aha, there's the Steve she knows and ~~loves~~ mocks. She presses her lips together briefly to rein in her smile ] I see. Either way, I'm pleased for you. It's nice to be able to hold a conversation. And just between the two of us, I have no intention of being pushed into a corner and forgotten again. I'm rather enjoying this newfound freedom.

Private storylines...yes, those can be fun. What makes you think it won't work out?

You... you are? [He's smiling now, he can't help it.] I'm glad... [Taking another small step toward her.] Yeah, I know the feeling. Not gonna let anybody shove me aside again, either.

It would be fun, yeah. Just don't think there'd be a lot of interest. [He shrugs, though he does frown a bit.] Seems everyone here likes that other universe better.

Of course. [ she can't help but smile back, letting him move closer without giving him a reaction ]

What other universe?

[He's glad when she doesn't move away and, if he had the courage, he might try putting a hand on her shoulder or her face, but he doesn't. Especially since he has to explain things now, and he figures she's from that other universe.]

Yeah, you know... the other universe, the one where they actually let me fight in the war. Don't need to take things into my own hands there, mun says it's the happy universe. [A frown, he can't entirely process the things I've told him, and him turning out differently than he does in his world.] Never get to dance with you, though, so I don't really see why that universe is so much better.

I'm not sure I understand. [ her eyes search his ] You...haven't been fighting? What have you been doing, then? [ she'll let the comment about dancing slide for now, since there are more pressing matters at hand ]

[He looks away, his hopes falling.] I have been, just... on my own. I tried to fight, and they locked me up for it, said the serum hadn't worked like it was spose to, but it did, it made me better. [He meets her eyes now, and there's determination there.] So I escaped, went off and pretended to join the Nazis. Hydra's mine now, and I've been using it to sabotage the German war effort. The Russians'll be next, too; when the war's over they're gonna be our enemy. I just have this feeling. Not sure the US government likes what I'm doing very much, though, think they're afraid of me. But...

[He finally does find the courage, maybe somewhere in his determination, and brings up a shaking hand and places it against her cheek.] I had to do it. You said you liked being free, so do I. Why should I let them put me back in a lab somewhere?

[ she frowns ever so slightly - the only sign that she's disturbed by what she's hearing. Still, she leans into the touch of his hand, just a fraction, eyes closing briefly ] I suppose...I can't say I blame you, for not wanting to be locked away. That's quite the undercover story, though. [ she oh so badly wants to believe him - he's a good man, afterall. It's why he was chosen. But she hadn't got to this position by being naive, and she knew better than to blindly trust someone. Especially when he was in such a potentially difficult position ] How have you managed to sabotage the Germans without them realising?

[He notices the frown, but at the same time he's pleased when she doesn't pull away and instead leans into his hand. He always feared she wouldn't approve of his actions, even though he dreamt of her helping him, of getting to be with her. He wanted that so much, even though he hadn't told her everything he intended.] Guess it helps that it's true. The Germans were pretty happy to have me, never even suspected anything...

[He shrugs.] Little things, mostly. The weapons Hydra makes for the Germans don't work for long. I've had some important people killed, always carefully. Sometimes I'll make sure the wrong orders get sent to the front. But I figure they'll catch on eventually, probably try to kill me. Or maybe it'll be the Americans who do that first.

That was very lucky.

[ she raises her hand to lay it over Steve's on her cheek ] That was very brave of you, Steve. Just...be careful. What contact have you had with the American government? [ the idea that they might want Steve dead wasn't a pleasant one, but she could understand it if they thought he'd switched sides ]

[Her hand was warm, and his had stopped trembling. This was.... so nice. And she thought he was brave... Maybe things would still work out.] Thanks, Peggy. [His voice was soft when he answered, but there's a hint of anger, bitterness, when he speaks next.] You know I actually tried to. They even thanked me, then said I should turn myself over to them, I'm not well, they said... They'll send someone else to run Hydra in my place. You think I'd let them do that to me? [Shaking his head now, looking away for a moment before his eyes come back to meet hers.] Guess in that other, happy universe, the US government wasn't stupid.

I know I could do a better job running America than they are, I could beat the Russians once they turn on us. [Annnd there it was. There was the truth, what he was going to do once the Germans were beaten. He looked down into her face, searching her eyes for her reaction.]

[ that bitterness wasn't something she was used to hearing in Steve's voice, and it left her feeling unsettled. And of course, what he was actually saying wasn't helping...she stayed very still, letting him talk, even though her stomach was dropping with each passing moment.

And then he dropped the bombshell. Peggy inhaled sharply, her hand dropping as she took a small step back ] Steve...you're a good soldier, a good man. Remember what Doctor Erskine said. [ she raised her hand, resting her palm over Steve's heart ] The important thing for now is winning the war, not thinking about hypothetical future issues.

[He frowned, he was afraid of this.] Don't know that I'm that good of a soldier, I just wanna save my country. [He does remember the promise to Erskine, but he doesn't think he's changed much, really.] And I'm still the same as before, just better now.

[He couldn't help it, he brought up a hand and placed it over the one she had against his chest.] It's not hypothetical. Always hoped maybe.... you'd help me. I really... I like you, Peggy. [Blushing again, but his voice is soft, even a little sad, because he thinks he already knows what she'll say.]

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/throws AU evil!Steve at you cos it's late and I'm cruel

oh my god xDD

\o/ the world needs more Peggy muns

agreed! she is badass :3

Yuup! <33

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