there's sand in my shoes

part of the Dust of Natons rp group verse.

[ferreum]

You know you don’t have to leave, right?

[ilahama]

I know. But I can't stay either, not the way you want me to.

[aliaswinter]

Sounds like that kind of guy. 

[ It’s a summary of all the rumours and stories that Bucky has managed to collect over the months. No-one has anything terrible to state about Captain America, or Steve Rogers. Not even any supposed opponents or enemies could deny that the man has been granted some sort of mortal halo. ]

[ilahama]

I can go find him if you need to talk to him.

[honestly he'd rather be inside anyway, where he can drop off his bag for future inspection and finally get the extra weight off his shoulder.]

[totallyknowscpr]

Yeah, something like that.

[The corners of her lips twitch, the smallest of smiles forming.]

I’ll see what I can find.

[She turns, walking towards the back area where they have a few shelves of canned goods stored. Not much of it is appetizing based on looks at labels and the pictures stamped on them, but it’s better than nothing. She grabs two cans; one is Spam, the other a can of peaches. Bringing them over to Bruce, she holds them out.]

It’s not a great selection but…. [it’s better than nothing]

[ilahama]

But it's better then having nothing.

[She gets a quiet thanks when Bruce takes both cans in one hand, carefully reaching out and touching her arm with the other. Giving her a sympathetic look that's more so out of concern for her well being then anything.]

Go get some rest. Doctor's orders.

[That last part is the closest to teasing he's gotten in months.]

[ferreum]

Or you could just stick around and help yourself to all the flashlights we have.

[ilahama]

I'll stick around for a bit, but I'm going to leave eventually, you know that.

[codenamewinter-archive]

Captain America.

[ Bucky picks up on the word quicker than anything that could be passed for casual interest, even if the title itself has gained meaning over the past few years rather than lost it. ]

You know him?

[ilahama]

Yeah, I work with him and his people from time to time. He keeps a place ready for me when I decide to come back for a visit.

[They had known each other before this too, but Bruce wasn't going to mention that part. It had been fairly common knowledge before, and could probably still be fairly easy to find out now if you could find someone who was willing to talk about the gossip of the old world.]

[undarliga-blog]

—“I am a man capable of reason, Doctor Banner, as surprising as it may be. I merely wish to run a decent business, and as such, the faults of my employees are a tarnish on my own record.”

"What was stolen from you that I might return?"

[ilahama]

Both of my flashlights, two books, a travel sized first aid kit, and a blue container with the last of my tea in it.

[ferreum]

You wanna take an extra one?

Got plenty to go around, demand’s been steadily going down since we’ve started getting everything fitted with electricity.

[ilahama]

I wouldn't object to having a spare around, just in case.

[undarliga-blog]

—“A fair assumption, then. As is my duty, I can assure you those responsible will be found and your items returned to you with haste. No need for quarrel on the matter.”

[ilahama]

That was.. easier then I thought it'd be. Not that I thought either option was going to be easy but-- going to you about this seemed less complicated then trying to take back what they stole myself.

[undarliga-blog]

—"Color me offended, Doctor Banner. How do you know these thieves are my employees and not the less fortunate of us, out here in the wastes?"

[ilahama]

Pretty sure the less fortunate don't usually have a caravan around to help them carry the lifted goods.

[undarliga-blog]

—"Shouldn’t you be out….smashing something? Or are you finally in need of something I can provide you?”

[ilahama]

Ha ha. Actually, I was wondering if you could tell your thieves to stop looting from my bag when I'm not looking. Just because I leave it sitting on a rock while I climb up something doesn't mean they can rummage through it and take what they want.

[ferreum]

I got you, hang on.

Here— catch.

[ilahama]

Thanks.

The last one I had got busted, then lost somewhere in the tunnels. I've been playing guess work in the dark ever since.

[undarliga-blog]

—"You can’t truly be serious."

[ilahama]

— It's so nice to see you too, Loki.

[ferreum]

Awesome, you’re great— I really needed these.

If there’s anything I can help you with, just say it, you got it.

[ilahama]

I thought you would.

I'm actually doing pretty good right now. Only thing I can think of that I really need is a working flashlight.

[ferreum]

You are the absolute best.

Have you checked if Steve needs any of this?

[ilahama]

Just doing what I can to help.

Yep. He's already taken what he wanted so the rest of this is all yours.

[ferreum]

Hey stranger! Yeah, I’m here. What’s up?

[ilahama]

I've got a bag full of parts here with your name on it. If you want them.

[pretiumlibertas-blog]

Well then you’re in luck, because we’ve got plenty of lumpy mattresses around here. 

[ilahama]

Perfect. I bet I'll sleep like a baby tonight.

[butterflyyoucomefromme]