voice testing

[wallops]

With all due respect, ma'am, if nerves are the only thing that's holding you back from doing something you think you'll enjoy, well. I'm just not sure that reason's good enough for me. Especially if it's something I can help with. Give it your best shot. That's all anybody can really do in these situations, and usually it turns out just fine, doesn't it?

[ only the best-natured smile from Steve follows the question, although he's pretty nervous too, and it's more than a little bit obvious. still, he's trying to give a pep talk here, so- ]

What's the worst that can happen?

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[thelittlestbub]

... Never ask that! Never! ABORT CAP ABORT! Run! Never ask that.

[Flail.]

[wallops]

[ WHOA LITTLE MISS, he's not sure what to make of the flailing! ]

Would it be a big mistake to ask why I shouldn't ask that? I only meant it as a form of encouragement.

[thelittlestbub]

Because, the worst that can happen? That's like... well, asking for things to go wrong. I mean, Magneto is now going to go crazy. Doom and Richards will become pals and decide that world domination is totally cool. The Shi'ar, Skrull and Kree will decide this is their battle ground. The Phoenix will eat another galaxy and then Galactus will try to eat the Earth.

Oh, and then Apocalypse will show up and then we have to get Cable and Deadpool and that never ends well.

... And all because you asked what's the worst that can happen. We're gonna need to stock up on pizza, bagels, beer, red vines, twinkies and Red Bull.

[wallops]

[ noooo who are all those people he doesn't recognize those names. what is a Skrull? how do? they sound scary mean. so does Deadpool. Magneto just sounds silly. Galactus? sounds like the name of someone Loki would team up with to try and dominate the world. again. and wow he's actually a little bit worried now that he did cause some sort of problem just by asking a question, you've got him WORRIED.

well for a second. while she's talking, he's worried, but by the time she's done, he's managed to reel it back. he seems skeptical, but in that uncertain way he gets when he's also still trying to think everything through. PLANS, you see, he's PLANNING. ]

Is Apocalypse the name of a person, or are you saying I've managed to bring on the apocalypse just by asking this question. -- What's Red Bull?

[ and nobody was shocked at all that that's what he's deciding to pick up on here ]

None of those things sound particularly healthy, ma'am. In the event that we would need to stock up on food, it's always best to think in the long-term. Nobody can survive on pizza and beer.

[ HE'S TAKING THIS APOCALYPSE SHIT VERY SERIOUSLY he knows all about bomb shelters and canned foods and BEER doesn't count ok ]

[debts]

[ Her mouth quirks. ]

'Usually turns out fine' sounds very reassuring.

lol icons what are you doing. steve, your face. what.

[wallops]

Well, I'm not about to deny that every plan has its potential downsides. I just don't believe the cons outweigh the pros this time. [ he's even crossing his arms over his chest, s-so confident ] Not enough to give up before we even try, at least.

as if captain america's face could DO ANY WRONG.

[debts]

[ She tips her chin. That's a nod of agreement there; ignore Stark, you're definitely her favorite. ]

Nerves just mean you're on the right track. [ Natasha 'punching fears in the face' Romanoff. ] Trying is half the battle. Isn't that the saying?

it's the star spangled face with a ..pl....a..n...

[wallops]

Exactly. [ :D! ]

Besides, I like to think I could handle whatever curveballs this place decides to throw at me. It's nothing that can't be taken care of with a little quick thinking and determination, right? [ OKAY, TURNS OUT Steve turns into a walking billboard for Positive Thinking when he's nervous, idek. voice tests are hard. ]

[put_the_hammer_down]

It could turn out no worse than the ordeal with my brother, friend.

[wallops]

True.

[ headtilt, a little bit sheepish ]

But even that worked out well in the end, didn't it? If we ignore the catastrophic state in which we left the city.

[ ...wwwince ]

The pros certainly outweigh the cons there, too.

[ ... ]

Definitely, yeah.

[shaves]

She sends you to a meme where a doll stalks you in a haunted house and a psycho hacks up bodies to add to his own while your own team doesn't answer the comms on Halloween.

Seriously, Cap. You just had to throw that question out there, didn't you?

[put_the_hammer_down]

... this has happened before?

[shaves]

You aren't allowed near any of the new gadgets, new rule. You or him. Yes, it happened, why would I make up a bad B-rate thriller plot like that?

[wallops]

[ ... ]

-- I'm not sure I understand what you're referencing here, Stark.

[ LOOK HE THINKS IT'S NICER THAN SAYING 'YOU SHOULD PROBABLY NOT LET YOURSELF GET THIS DRUNK, THIS EARLY JUST BECAUSE IT'S A HOLIDAY, STARK' js js ]

[shaves]

[ WOW, STEVE, HAPPY HALLOWEEN TO YOU TOO. What a bro. ]

You don't have to, I'm using my tormented existence to set an example. It can always get worse than what's currently happening.

[hulkbusted]

Never ask that question, Cap.

[wallops]

Yeah, I'm... beginning to understand that, doctor.

[ w h a t ' s h a p p e n i n g?!?! ]

[hulkbusted]

On the bright side, it gets you out, and we could probably all use that.

[Bruce'll let you know if he ever figures that out.]

[starked]

You could die.

[ ...well that's blunt, tony. ]

[wallops]

-- Here?

[starked]

Weirder things have happen. [ a b e a t. ] Nah, I was aiming more for when you actually get out in places that are so much more eventful than here.

[therightpartner]

You know, captain, I would have thought you'd be more careful about saying things like that. [Despite everything that had happened, her tone is teasing, accompanied by a wry smile.] Though it doesn't surprise me that you'd try to rally her to the cause.

[norussianplz]

Are you seriously asking that? "What's the worst that can happen?" You're just inviting it now.

[theshape]

Posting on Halloween with you're aura of pure goodness while asking "What the worst that could happen?" is practically begging to get Michael's attention. So now he'll be stalking you from a distence, waiting to pop up behind you, Captain and cut your throat.

[savedhisheart]

[Small smirk because really Steve you're adorable]

You know that last question is almost as bad as asking Tony what he's doing right?