on app plans falling through

[spangled]

Hey, it's fine. I'm not exactly rushing to get out there just yet and besides, looking before leaping is always a good idea. Leastways, it's better than having to look over your shoulder afterward.

... Unless you got a parachute handy, of course.

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[agtcarter]

Perhaps your mun needs a little more time before sending you to a place, Captain.

Although it is good to see you here.

[spangled]

Peggy! [ Straightens up a little. ] It's good seeing you here, too.

And yeah, that's what I've been telling her.

[agtcarter]

You can relax, Steve. [It's kind of cute, the way he straightened up like that.]

She'll find somewhere for you. Just continue to give her encouragement and it will work out.

I was accepted at a game just recently myself.

[spangled]

Right. [ A bit sheepishly. What, she has that effect on him. ] I'm hoping it does. Work out, I mean.

-- Really? What kind of place is it?

[agtcarter]

[She just gives him a reassuring smile.] I know what you meant.

I'm on a space ship with no way home. There are others with me and they were taken from where they live. My mun hasn't officially placed me in the game but she will soon.

[spangled]

You usually do. [ He smiles back fondly. Annnd then it fades. ] Wait, hold on. A space ship?

... That doesn't sound like a safe idea.

[agtcarter]

Yes, a space ship. [Peggy can't quite believe it herself.]

It isn't safe at all. Or so I've been informed. [A soft sigh.] No one I know is there.

[spangled]

But how -- [ Bewildered frown, followed by a slow shake of his head. ]

You're sure there's no way of getting back home?

[agtcarter]

Believe me, I intend to find out how I got there.

I'm fairly certain, yes. Unless someone has been keeping information away from me.

[spangled]

Well, be careful while you're finding out.

Not that you're not always careful, but -- just in case.

[agtcarter]

I promise that I'll be careful, Steve. Maybe find a way out.

Knowing that you have faith in me will help.

[spangled]

I'm glad. [ Quietly. ]

You know I always have faith in you, right?

[agtcarter]

I do know. [It's replied just as quietly.]

Even if you aren't with me, I know.

[spangled]

Good. [ A lopsided little smile. ]

Sorry I keep making you wait for me, Peggy.

[agtcarter]

[Peggy offers a smile in return.]

You did what you had to do, Steve. I understand that, despite wishing that we had more time.

Do you mind another Peggy?

[therightpartner]

[Her lips quirk in a faint smile, eyes bright with happiness at seeing him again.] Don't worry, Captain. You'll find the right place eventually.

And if your mundane doesn't have a parachute ready, I'll be sure to find one for you.

[spangled]

I ... yeah. [ It's a murmur, and he looks away for a moment, smile going wistful. ]

We really didn't get any time at all, huh.

not at all c:

[spangled]

[ A little double-take -- and he smiles back, soft and pleased. ]

Much obliged if you did, ma'am. Somehow, I get the feeling I'll need one before long.

[agtcarter]

[Her face falls a moment, silently thinking about things before she attempts a smile]

No, we didn't. Perhaps we can make the most of the time we have here? [Maybe, Peggy thinks, she'll see him around somewhere else.]

[spangled]

[ Noticing the way her smile falters, he gives himself a little mental kick for letting the conversation get here. ]

We sure can. [ A small, playful grin. ]

After all, you still have to show me how to dance.

[agtcarter]

Exactly what I wanted to hear. [See? You just improved her mood there, Steve.]

Yes I do. [She grins.] I'm ready whenever you are.

[spangled]

[ His grin brightens at that, and he chuckles. ]

We'll have to set a date for it, then. [ Even if he doesn't have the best track record for those, ahem. ]

[agtcarter]

[Peggy takes a step forward towards him, her smile growing.]

I'll expect you to arrive on time, Steve. Not a minute later. [She laughs because yes, she's teasing him. Well, half-teasing.]

[spangled]

[ He laughs back, fully aware that he's being teased and enjoying it completely. ]

No, ma'am, not a minute later. I might even be early this time around.

[agtcarter]

If you are early, we could get an extra dance in. I'll even wear the red dress.

[You know which dress she's talking about.]