More out of time

And I thought when I woke up things were strange. Steve Rogers. (dependent rp acct)

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sorrowgazed‌:

AH,  YES     …    SHE  SEES  HIM  FOR  WHO  HE  IS  :  POOR  ATLAS !   he  who  bares  the  weight  of  the  world  for  others.    “  that ,  i  do  not  doubt. ”  she  speaks ,  yet  their  is  something  haunting  in  her  words.  inky  hair  shifts  over  her  silken  blindfold  as  she  tilts  her  head  downwards  ,  cherried  lips  curling  into  an  innocent  smile  ,  “  forgive  me  for  the  suddenness.  ”

He blinked and looked down, licking his lips lightly. He’d had his time and proven that point time and again, he just didn’t quite understand why no one else kept up the fight. “No need to apologize. I should ask if you are playing the ‘oracle’ role around these parts nowadays?”

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sorrowgazed‌:

             “   those  who  fight  against  prophecy  only  draw  it  more  tightly  around  their  throats .  ”

“I’ve never been one much for belief in ‘prophecy’, ma’am,” Steve replied to the young girl. “But if there’s someone that is pushing down another’s freedoms or rights, you better believe I’m going to fight.” 

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Hello!

Do I need to intro this guy? We’ve lived, breathed and died with him over the past ten years in the MCU, and some of us even longer in the comics (where he actually died in Civil War oops). But you’ve got here the first Avenger (who is also man enough to say ‘hey Carol Danvers was really here first...), Steve Rogers, man who took the super soldier serum and became the Living Legend of World War II. I’ll play him pretty close to the MCU version (with the notable exception that he didn’t make out with Peggy’s niece)  with a dash or two of my comic knowledge thrown in here and there. 

To say he’s unhappy with the world is an understatement. People should have the right to choose and be who they really are, not have rules superimposed on them by a higher government (cough cough this sounds like the real world cough cough). 

If you want to plot, hmu!

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svprs‌:

         sometimes she likes to make people read in between the lines  ,   it keeps things  interesting  for a lack of better words  .     “  i’ll see what i can do  .   i am a  big fan  of flying on it  .   reminds me of the old days  .  ”     back before hydra turned things to shit  and  they were kind of just a small team doing  whatever they wanted  to help people in need  .    it’s a whole new world for daisy  ,   but she still keeps to try to keep the  FAMILY  feel within shield  .   it was the reason why she kept coming back  ,   time after time  .   daisy liked to help in whatever way she could  .   brow raises  ,   at the mention of  ‘ we ’  .   of course she’s had coffee before  ,   but who was she to deny herself a cup with him ?     “  –  you know any place good in the area ?  ”   for once in her life  ,   she didn’t have anywhere to be  .   and daisy studies him  ,   perhaps seeing where this conversation could go  .     “  i know  .   i admired you guys for a long time  ,   even before i joined shield  .   when i  …  ”   voice will falter for a moment  .     “  when i first got my powers  ,   i was separated from my team and had to stay in a safe house where some of you guys stayed  .   knowing even  you guys  had to be apart sometimes kind of kept me from breaking down there  .  ”  

He nodded, turning with the shorter girl and started to escort her away from the shelter and back onto the street, motioning to one of the other workers there that he was going to take a break. Steve looked back to her. “I’ve spent enough evenings down here slinging soup and bread that I’ve learned where the best places are to get coffee, you know? During the snap... it was really quiet. But people still needed to get help and while the Avengers were busy with things, I do my best to never forget those here.” He looked down to the girl. He could remember first getting his abilities - though it was nothing he didn’t already have, sans strength and a muscled physique of 250 pounds along six feet three of height. He didn’t have an uncontrollable ability like some might, and could see it being scary. “I’m glad to hear that. You’ve had the chance to learn and get strong on your own... but there are always those of us around where if you need a reassuring word or whatever, Daisy, it’s right here,” he promised. 

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jadenapier‌:

Jade was stunted by what the man had revealed. Her plan had just gone out the window. Getting drunk in front of him would probably end up being embarrassing for her. She wanted to get to know the man on a more personal level, and from what it seemed like it would be a hard task. “I’m sure you wouldn’t enjoy that Rogers” she hummed. “Well I don’t know, I’m sure I’ll come up with something. Unless you have any brilliant ideas.”

He gave her a little bit of a laugh. “Sorry, I’m sure that’s not really what you were aiming for. I’m sure I should have kept my mouth shut and you’d just get sloppier and I... would have had a grin the whole time,” he promised with a nod. “It’s completely okay if you want to do that, mind you. Some people lose themselves in any number of ways.” He reached up and scratched across his broad chest in thought for a moment. “So there is a beach fairly near here. Not too bad since the population is still working to re-soil it again,” the man said, sighing softly. “Care to go?” 

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jadenapier‌:

Jade certainly had a lot of demons inside her head. Maybe using her time better would help sort out a lot of her issues. She wasn’t really sure if she was ready to confront them just yet though. She had done a lot of terrible things in her life and reflecting on them would be like pouring salt into an open wound. “Well that depends, do you like drinking?” She asked. She figured it would be hard to get him to loosen up, but she would damn well try.

The man shrugged a reply. “I’ve been known to have a drink from time to time. Usually it’s in celebration with some close friends after surviving a rather... narrow escape. I think the world coming back to normal might apply,” said Steve with a slow now. “Fair warning, though, I don’t get drunk. Something in my body burns alcohol as fast as it might affect me. So I drink for taste. But I can certainly go and watch you get a big snockered,” the man offered with a grin and tilt of his head. Not the most productive use of time, he knew, but it might get her to loosen up and talk more, he figured.

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jadenapier‌:

Jade couldn’t help but smile at the older man’s blush. She thought it was sweet that he blushed over something that simple. “And working out is satisfying enough for you?” She asked curiously. It was obvious that the two of them were completely different, so she wanted to pick his brain a little more. “Team sport? Please. I’m only starting out here” she replied with a laugh. “I’ll tell ya what, maybe I’ll do a team sport if you try and do something I enjoy. Don’t worry, nothing violent or mean” she proposed, hoping the male agreed. “Come on, it won’t hurt you to have a little fun.”

“A lot of times it can be. There’s a lot of memories here in this head,” Steve replied, tapping his temple. “Best to keep busy and keep those ghosts from haunting me. Hence my suggestion about training.” His eyes met hers. Steve wanted Jade to trust him, and so he knew the best way was to earn hers. Which meant putting himself in her hands, to a point. “All right...” the man acquiesced, both hands raised in faux surrender. “We’ll give it a try, your way. What did you have in mind?” asked the super soldier. Couldn’t do much harm, he figured.

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// open starter

So, she did pick up a few habits from Peter. Felicia found herself sitting along the edge of a building within the city. A cup of milk boba tea in one hand as she stared out into the distance while lips stained pink wrapped around a straw. She was fully decked out in her costume, hair blowing in the wind. Her domino mask was hanging by the tip of her fingers. She wasn’t quite just ready yet to go out. Be it to steal or maybe, if worth it, stop a few petty crimes. It all depended on how the city rolled it out to her. 

For now, she just didn’t want to spend another damn minute at her bar. 

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“You know, I’ve seen my fair share of dames dressed up really pretty to go out on the town. You’ve set a new record though,” Steve said from behind her. He’d been delivering something to the store across the street when he saw some legs dangling over the edge of the building. His moral compass made him have to investigate. It wasn’t uncommon for people to question their place in the universe when the universe dusts you or worst, those you care about, and there were incidents of people taking their lives. Which was sad with the population decrease. He just wanted to make sure the girl was all right, but who would dress up like that for such a jump. “You doing all right?” 

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svprs‌:

         “  like  ,   crazy  overstocked  .   it’s  like  they  don’t  even  know  what  they  have  .  ”    another  lie  .   she’s  lying  to  captain  america  ,   daisy  seven  years  ago  would  have  lost  her  MIND  .   cue  a  grin  at  his  greeting  ,   there’s  no  denying  he’s  her  favorite  .     “  hi  steve  .   you  starting  or  finishing  this  shift ?  ”    she  stops  by  when  she  can  ,   wanting  to  at  least  give  the  illusion  of  shield  helping  out  .   and  they  do  ,   just  …  not  this  particular  way  .     “  like  there’s  not  enough  hours  in  a  day  ,   and  definitely  not  enough  caffeine  to  keep  me  sane  .   i’m  this  close  to  asking  fitzsimmons  to  develop  something  stronger  for  me  .  ”    she’s  joking  .   kind  of  .   she  mutters  a  soft  thanks  as  he  lightens  her  load  ,   gaze  steady  on  him  as  she  places  the  rest  of  the  boxes  down  .    “  it’s  definitely  better  with  a  team  you  can  trust  ,   yanno ?  ” 

He blinked to her. A few different signals were coming from the young Inhuman, but Steve only shrugged slightly. “Hey, if they turn up a few thousand bottles of water, have a Quinjet slip by here with ‘em,” smiled the soldier. Her warmth was welcome in the coldness of the new world they were creating. Everyone was skittish and nervous still, like out of some wormhole Thanos would show up again and they’d have to start this all over again. “Maybe we should start with a regular coffee, and then if you need something stronger, we can get you an espresso...” He thumbed over his shoulder - basically asking her for coffee. “I commanded the best team in the galaxy,” admitted the man, eyes distant for a moment. One glorious Avengers Assemble before the world righted itself through sheer force of will, refusing to go quietly into the night. “You don’t have to sell me on that point.” 

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ofstarsnstuff‌:

jane grinned, taking a couple of the flyers from her pile and passing them over to steve while she replied,  “that would be great!  thank you.”  jane felt like she needed to do something more than simply study what happened to her and to half of life itself, which is why she’d volunteered for this program.   “there’s a couple of different professors and subjects as well.  i think we’re all trying to help in any way we can.”  the scientist nodded, shifting her weight on her feet as she looked around the street.  jane was still adjusting to everything herself, but put her own personal issues and grievances aside and had decided to focus on the bigger picture.  “i’m alright, as good as i can be, given everything.  what about you, steve?”  her interactions with people who were close to thor hadn’t been too many given how busy both of them had been, but she knew a great deal about everyone.  “oh, not too long.  long enough to find an apartment and start working in a new lab.  i got a job at columbia.”  she figured that was the roundabout way of explaining the missing gap of time she had experienced.  

He nodded as he skimmed over the flyer quickly. In that second, he’d memorized it’s contents and could recite it to anyone who came along - useful when parents came in with children. He’d be able to refer them to Jane’s group quickly to get help with, he bet, any school related issues they had. His blue eyes met hers again as she said she was ‘adjusting’ and asked about him. “It’s been a long, long road to get to where we are today,” admitted the man. “And we’ve still got a ways to go. But if you ever need to talk... I’ll be around...” He dug into the pocket of the jeans he wore, producing a business card he had made for the non profit charity he’d started. Steve scribbled his phone number on it and passed it over to the scientist with a soft smile. “Then again, sounds like you’re plenty busy yourself. Columbia is an impressive school. Are you still looking for... Einstein-Rosen bridges?” He paid attention. Everyone thought he was super-brawn, but Steve had a super-brain to go with that body as well. 

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fatedwinter‌:

“BUCKY. Still Bucky.” He was quick to correct his friend, a little distraught by the comment made. It was a little too easy for him to become offended if he allowed himself to, people constantly made comments similar to Steve’s. “Unless they’re left somewhere, I probably won’t bring random kids to shelters. I’ll remain on the look-out for you, though, to see if anyone needs anything and bring them over here to you.” He offered in an effort to at least recover from his awkward greeting prior to this. Something about seeing his BEST FRIEND and not being attacked at the same time was disorienting. “We’re alright. Surprisingly, my work’s kept us above water for the most part.” Working both with the director of SHIELD and for others actually paid decently. “Christ, Steve.” A breathy left his lips as he watched Kobik survey Steve before he moved slightly. “Her name is Kobik, this is Steve, I’ve told you about him.” He looked toward each within the short introduction before he set her down on the ground. “Are you able to talk?”

“How do you do?” Steve said to Kobik, reaching a hand down to politely shake hers. “Nice to meet you.” He wasn’t sure of the extent of discussion between Bucky and his daughter, so Steve figured better to cap his behavior (pun intended) for the time being. The modern age had apparently taught Steve a lot, going from ‘language!’ and chastising others to ‘you gotta be shittin’ me’. While he was attempting to blend in with modern vernacular, there was still a place and time for everything. Steve stepped aside, seeing a number of other kids in the play area. Homeless families came here from time to time and so they’d cordoned off a part of the drop off area for kids and he made a motion that Kobik could join in playing with the toys if she wanted. “How are you?” he asked, indicating that it was all right to talk now.

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jadenapier‌:

“Aren’t you just lucky” Jade replied teasingly. Sometimes she wondered what it would be like to be someone like him. He was objectively better than her in most ways, although she couldn’t help but feel as if it would be a burden. “Please, robbing a liquor store is like playtime for me and I enjoy pain so the rubber band thing wouldn’t really work.” Immediately the girl’s eyes brightened up as she had an idea. “You’re incredibly nice right? What do you do for fun?” Maybe getting some pointers from Steve would help. 

Lips parted, and the man blushed slightly. He never considered himself ‘incredibly nice’ or anything like that. Steve just did what was right, weighing the cost of it, even if some considered it the wrong thing to do. He let out a breath and leaned back against the wall. Knowing he should steer Jade in the right direction, he thought for a moment. “My fun probably isn’t like everyone else’s ‘fun’. I read a lot when I’m not working, or working out. My body builds up this energy where I just need to let it out from time to time and I can go a little stir crazy. Hey.. maybe we can get you involved in some sports. Not like... with a bat or anything of that nature,” he teased with a smile. “But something like swimming? Or maybe a team sport would be good, working with others,” the super soldier said thoughtfully.

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jadenapier‌:

It was nice to finally hear someone give her praise, a thing she craved but rarely got. She did believe that Steve was too trusting, why would someone like him want to give respect to someone like her? It was a thought that plagued her mind whenever they interacted. “I mean, I gotta be honest with you, it’s not exactly easy for me. There’s only so many times you can workout, unless you’re.. you” She replied with a smirk. “But in all seriousness, what else can I do to distract me? I mean, would the things that you suggested work for you?”

He let out a little chuckle, his head dropping down and shaking ever so slightly. “That’s fair, I don’t exactly get sore like everyone else when working out.” Steve put his back to the wall near the intake window and gave Jade a moment of thought. “Hmm... I’d suggest a hobby, I mean, it’s one thing to smack your wrist when you want to have a cupcake on a diet, but another to curb wanting to go rob a liquor store or something.” He’d been doing his best to help Jade on her road to reform, hoping that his investment in her would pay off and help her become a better person. So far, so good, but he understood the dangers of a backslide as well. “I guess I find a lot of times indulging myself in my friend’s company is helpful. Getting distracted reading or losing yourself in another activity would be beneficial,” he offered. 

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jadenapier‌:

Every bone in her body was trying to do otherwise, It took a lot for her to come down and donate some of her things. She was glad to see someone that she knew here, At least it wouldn’t be as hard. Jade thanked him as she walked past the taller male. “Well, i’m trying to to interact with humans on a much nicer level, so I guess” although it hadn’t been easy for her. 

The blonde man’s head turned back to Jade and Steve gave her ‘the look’ for a moment, but then softened into a kinder nod. “I think you’re doing an amazing job, then. There are some that might show up here and hit people with a baseball bat for no more reason than... being a jerk,” admitted the man. In today’s world, people were more aware of life and it’s precious moments, at least. “So I am quite impressed with you today. You’ve been doing well. Have you gotten into anything new to curb those more... destructive... impulses? You know.. eating, popping gum, smacking your wrist with a rubber band, working out?” 

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ofstarsnstuff‌:

since everything had happened, jane relocated herself back home, or back to the states–new york city specifically–and she was working with one of the prestigious universities in their science department.  she was also doing a lot of her own research and studies in her free time ( which she didn’t have enough of by her own design ).  jane was the kind of person to throw herself into multiple projects at once with all her energy, which is how she was in the neighborhood, offering her help students affected by everything with science studies, running a small program when she had the time.  “oh, putting up flyers.”  she explained, holding up the gold printer paper in her arms.  “i’m helping with some local schools for their science programs.  hosting study sessions and whatnot.  i think it could help.”  she believed that it could, as science had been something she’d escaped to after things happened in her life. 

Giving the diminutive scientist a smile, Steve held out a hand for a few of them. “I can certainly put some up here as well,” he offered, motioning with his free hand back towards the shelter. “I have a feeling some of the parents here would be happy to have a world class scientist tutor their children. Give them a better chance to pull themselves out of their situation and become a more productive member of society.” Steve offered her a smile. “How’ve you been Jane? Been back in the country long?” Since the ‘break up’ of her and Thor was all over social media, and then the world went to crap for five years, he didn’t even know if she got ‘snapped away’ or not. It would be good to see what the beautiful doctor had been up to for the past years, if not.