Re: player's stupid, indecisive feels and bouts of nostalgia

[doesthemath]

Well, I suppose something could be said for the fact that you haven't become so overwhelmed by these "feels" of yours that you've lost track of your existing commitments. With three already in a game and everything you do outside of it, you have more than enough to keep you busy. Besides, I have no interest in going anywhere without Pietro. Yes, I realize there are others from our team out there, but you forget that as happy as you may be to see them, it's unlikely that they would be as pleased to see me.

Our current arrangement is acceptable, without that "canon update" you continue to fuss over indecisively. You know that no good can come of incorporating wretched writing and art.

Comments

[swissarmybow]

"Feels"?

[doesthemath]

The latest shorthand or slang for emotional feelings, apparently.

[swissarmybow]

That's really special.

[doesthemath]

Isn't it though?

[Have an appraising look. She notes his expression, his body language, and the apparent lack of recognition.]

You don't seem to be either of the Clint Bartons I know.

[swissarmybow]

You know two?

[doesthemath]

One from my world. One who I met on a space station. He looks just like you...

[She tilts her head.]

Or perhaps it's you and you just don't remember me. No one does when they leave Sacrosanct, from what I understand.

[swissarmybow]

I think I know a different you.

[hulk]

Well. Doubt anybody would stay unhappy seeing you around. I mean.

[doesthemath]

[Oh, hi there stranger.]

That's sweet of you to say, Bruce.

It's been a while. I hope you've been well?

[hulk]

[ Just moseying on through, ma'am. ]

Uh, more like... Been busy. Very much with the busy, actually. I'd ask the same about you, but. Seems like you've mostly been shelved if I'm reading things right.

[doesthemath]

That's more or less the current state of things, yes. She gets in a mood every once in a while and drags me out, then just as quickly drops me for the others she's been preoccupied with.

[Not that she minds.]

[hulk]

Ah. Must be frustrating. I mean, not that I'd advocate the whole game thing, with the various downsides that happen in them, but. Still.

[doesthemath]

Mm, it has its moments. On one hand I don't have any exploding buildings coming down on my head, for instance, but then I'm also cut off all of those who I've come to know well...

[She lifts her shoulders in a shrug.]

What about you? You said you've been busy?

[crotcharrow]

Don't even talk to me about their "feels".

[doesthemath]

[Not!son. ;w;]

Then let's not and instead you tell me how you're doing?

[Aaand she's going to approach and see if he still seems okay with hugs.]

[crotcharrow]

[No not!Mom, i promised myself i wouldn't get attached again but dammit i cannot resist.]

Uh. Okay I think? I'm stuck on a giant turtle in the middle of a gang war, but I had like three dates already.

[He eyes her but doesn't make any moves that says he's not okay with it.]

[doesthemath]

[Alright, hugs are happening for sure then. She opens her arms, giving him plenty of time to move away, before wrapping them around him.]

Three already? That sounds a better than it was on Sacrosanct.

[crotcharrow]

[There's a small twitch when she moves in close, but he doesn't move away and after a few moments into the embrace, he actually leans against her, his hand sort of awkwardly going around her waist.]

It has it's perks. And it's downsides.

[doesthemath]

[It means a great deal that they've managed to get to a point that they can be comfortable with this. She pats his back gently, ready to pull away whenever he seems to be done.]

Like what?

[inebriety]

Sweetie, it's always a pleasure to see you.

[Since you know, it means she isn't dead.]

[doesthemath]

[Yes, she's quite happy about that too. Have a smile, she's not displeased to see you.]

Stark. It's been a while. You're looking well.

[inebriety]

[She was always his favourite, look at how how much skin she shows.]

Oh I've been doing as well as could be expected without you around.

[doesthemath]

[Well when one's raised to ruthlessly use every advantage they have, no matter how slight...]

Knowing you, I expect that means you've continued rolling on with barely a hitch.

[inebriety]

Darling, don't sell yourself short. There's no one pretty on the team now.

[Well there's the second Black Widow, but Black Widow.]

[doesthemath]

[Oh. That's right. After her death, there's Jan's apparently...

And nope, not going there or touching on the subject of Natasha.]

Is that so? However do you find the motivation to fight anymore, Stark?