Steve Rogers

[gadaiarneamh]

She shrugged. What with everything that had happened in the world, the only thing she was sure of was that no one was who they seemed to be. Instead she offered, “I’ll trade you. Your name for mine.” It wasn’t much but still, it would be something. And it was always good to play dumb-if nothing else, people tended to tell you more than you needed to know.

"Didn’t you say that you had something to do?" she asked as he moved towards a hallway, following him, slight confusion crossing her face. "Or is it on the way?" Either way, there wasn’t much of a time limit in the sense that she was mostly running around, hoping to get lucky. Anything from SHIELD would bring in a sizable amount of cash. "I’m in no hurry, so it’s really up to you."

[justtheshield]

That seemed fair, besides, if she was going to join S.H.I.E.L.D., she'd find out anyways. Plus, he needed something to call her besides lost girl, chick, hey you, and everything in between if they met again. " I'm Steve. " Which sounded like nothing special, which is how he preferred it, even if he opened his big mouth earlier. 

" Honestly, I was going to shower, but I don't see the point now if I'm going to turn around and come back anyways. " That and his smell would sort of ward her off, he hoped. " No. I'm pretty sure it's this way... " She had to ask, and confuse him again. Maybe she was doing this on purpose. 

[justtheshield]

+ don't make me count you....

[zanofaflower]

  Zan nibbled absently at the dry, chapped skin of her lips, eyes focused momentarily downward as she listened to the guy’s reasoning, part of her expecting some moralizing lecture. She opened her mouth to say something flippant. Something along the lines of being alone is the human condition so I don’t need anyone to watch out for me. But he sounded sincere and the rebuttal died before she had the chance to hide behind it. She hated second guessing herself. It was her own fault, really, she had to ask why. The chance to turn and run was still there. Or, it was until he mentioned the bracelet. Her peeling soles might as well have adhered themselves to the concrete.

She shoved her hands back in her jacket pockets, rolling the short chain between her thumb and fingers. “I was kinda hoping you didn’t see that… or, uh yeah, I… don’t know. That doesn’t even make sense, does it? No one goes around randomly handing twenties to people— I don’t think they do,” she tripped over the words of her second language. “Nem tudom, mit mondok.” She started over, slower, “I’ll go put it back; it’s not worth holding onto at this point. You should keep your money. I’d feel like I was stealing from you, too.” Funny, how all her appetite and courage shriveled up when the thought of her action’s consequences made her think of someone else as a person.

[justtheshield]

" Look, I know it isn't easy to accept help. It's human nature, I think, to want to be dependent and do things on our own, but the fact is, sometimes you gotta accept help when it's given. " He wouldn't admit he wished he hadn't seen her take the trinket as well, or have the overwhelming sense of duty ; but that was almost like apologizing for being himself, which sounded worse.  " I'm not exactly no one. " That definitely sounded better in his head. Yet, he still refused to put away the twenty, it would be wrong to take it back now. " It's not stealing when it's a gift. Plus, if you don't take it, I'll just leave it here, and you'll have to think about that for the rest of the day. Can you live with that? "  He was challenging her to help her. 

[sisterdearxst-blog]

"Never mentioned that," Owana said, shrugging her shoulders. "We get plenty of Americans around here. Tourists and the like."

[justtheshield]

He didn't exactly want to be considered a tourist... but he did stick out like a sore thumb. " I've been here once before. I sold war bonds. " He didn't really know why he was offering up this tidbit, other than the overwhelming need to fit in. 

[justtheshield]

+ 3

[mahiaemerga-archived]

"I am so very sorry to bother you, sir, however I was wondering if you could give me directions… and it may sound very strange to you…" She paused for a moment, then decided to be blunt. "I need someplace to hide. Someplace no one will look. I normally would not ask anyone, however, I am in need of a place and quickly."

[justtheshield]

" So.. you want directions, and a place to hide? " Because that didn't sound redundant, or suspicious, however, Steve was intrigued. He would ask which she wanted first, but it was clear the place to hide was more important at the moment, the only problem was, he didn't really know anywhere to hide. He'd never been one to do so. " How about - " He twisted around until his eyes fell on a clearly packed store, and pointed. " Hiding in plain sight? "

[leeriverofwordsjordan]

+ don't make me count you....

[leeriverofwordsjordan]

"No, I’ve had to learn I have to live with what comes out of my mouth. It’s fine." Lee didn’t get starstruck very often. He thought the last time was when he saw Gwenog Jones from a far after a match.The novelty of Potter as a celebrity had worn off once he started thinking of him as Ron’s best friend and not a legend.

[justtheshield]

" Sounds fair. " He couldn't hide the amusement in his voice. He'd never met a celebrity before. Unless you considered Tony Stark, who definitely considered himself a celebrity, but after he opened his mouth the regret was so deep he wanted to smack him upside the head. 

[justtheshield]

Working on replies to then queue. Dad hurt his back, so I need to kinda help him and play with the dogs. Thanks for being patient!

[mahiaemerga-archived]

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"Ancestors curse it…"

[justtheshield]

" You, uh, alright there? "

[torchcaps]

[inscarletsilence]

good christ steve your face

[tokidokifish]

#their entire relationship in a single frame

[movedto-jibblyuniverse]

Get your fucking hand off my shoulder before I star Spangle beat the shit outta you

[justtheshield]

+ 3

He heard someone approaching, and had every intention of ignoring them, especially if it was Natasha. He didn't feel like having another discussion about his lack of love life. It didn't stop him from sneaking a peek at their shoes, and quickly realizing it wasn't her, he would feel rude. " Hello...? "

[sisterdearxst-blog]

"In Britain, people are often defined by their accents. It’s part of who you are, where you came from. So you learn to notice them. And you sound quite like you’re from America. Am I right?"

[justtheshield]

" That would make sense. " He was doing absolutely nothing to help his case. " I am, and I swear, I'm not crazy or dangerous. " 

[justtheshield]

+ don't make me count you....

[zanofaflower]

Zan countered when he moved towards her, taking a half-step backwards out of defensive habit. Even on good days, she’d learned not to assume anyone’s intentions were decent. The last time she had— Well. She’d spat up blood. But now, this time, there was a guy offering her money and she almost grabbed it out of his hand, if not for that voice of realization that went 'he knows'. Pity. She despised pity. If she wanted pity, she would find cardboard and sit around and panhandle. Sure. Right. No. Nem még ha cigánygyerekek potyognak az égből.

Arms folded, she shook her head and mouthed “I” until the sound came up, “I don’t—” she paused; need it?, want it?, know what to do with it?. Twenty dollars was enough to last the better part of the week, or longer if she planned. The bracelet might get her twice that, whenever she passed it off. Waiting was never a problem; she didn’t need much to eat these days. “Why?” she looked back up at him, stubbornness and pride in turn demanding some explanation, “Why are you doing this?” What makes you think I want your money?

[justtheshield]

Steve sensed her hesitation, and wasn't the least bit surprised. He almost expected outright rejection, which was the nicest way he could see this situation going. He wasn't entirely sure she wasn't above lashing out and completely robbing him. It was a risk he was willing to take the moment he revealed his wallet. He took a moment to really think on an answer, he didn't think ' because i'm a nice guy ' would really make the cut, so he decided for complete honesty. 

" Because I know what it's like to be alone and I know what it's like to have someone watching out for you. " He had a family growing up, and when they passed away, there was Bucky. He was referring to after that. After he'd woken up and realized he was in a different time where almost everyone he knew was dead. Where the only place he had to turn to was an organization that would rather use him that see if he'd willingly help. " And I know you slipped that bracelet in your pocket, and even if you don't take my money, I'm going to walk into that shop and pay for it the moment you walk away. " 

[gadaiarneamh]

  Leo nodded, smiling. “Not a problem,” she told him, watching carefully as pulled his punching bag down, eyebrow raising as she shouldered the weight. She’d have to be careful with this one-she knew she would be at a disadvantage should things escalate between them but damn. She couldn’t compete with him in a fight.

"Not especially. If you’re gonna be nice enough to show me, I don’t mind waiting for you if you have to take care of something first." Leo smiled, leaning against the wall. "I can just wait wherever for you."

[justtheshield]

He caught her gaze for a moment, and the small amount of surprise that was there. He had to ask, " you have no idea who I am, do you? " Perhaps he should have interjected after that that he didn't mean that in a completely big headed way, just simply stating the fact, but he wouldn't. 

It had distracted him from the fact he wanted to take a shower for her sake, and instead began walking towards one of the hallways he'd pointed out earlier. He was 80% sure it was the right way, and he wasn't above calling Natasha if he really got lost. 

[leeriverofwordsjordan]

+ don't make me count you....

[leeriverofwordsjordan]

"Celebrity seemed too cheap a word. Royalty sounded like something more substantial. I don’t think it’s the right word, but it’s what came out." Captain Rogers held out his hand and Lee’s eyes widened. He blinked before breaking out into a grin and shaking it. "It’s an honor, Steve.Sorry about he staring. Not my best moment."

[justtheshield]

" Right. " the boy was doing nothing to help his case the more he rambled on, but in another life, this could have been him. Thinking of it that way made the whole interaction more endearing. " We can go back and start it over if it'll help. " He suggested lightly, clearly a joke. 

[justtheshield]

a blind disaster ll Steve & Ruby

[theshortbusblonde-blog]

  Ruby staggered into the restaurant with a broken heel and lipstick smeared. Ducking into the ladies’ room for a brief second, she fixed her hair and makeup and decided to discard the shoes entirely, leaving them in the corner of the restroom.

Meeting Natasha in the coffee place had been weird. The redhead had been friendly and all, and she’d found herself laughing more than she normally would at that time of the sleepy afternoon. Then the woman had sprung the plan on her. She’d indicated that her friend was in need of a little loosening up. And then Ruby had agreed, surprising herself. And now she was here, fresh out of a fight, and looking for the tall guy in a shirt that was too tight for him, even though it was supposed to be his size.

"Hey. Sorry I’m late." She probably didn’t realise that there was a dab of blood still on the sleeve of her dress. She stood there, a tiny bit awkward, wondering whether to sit or to introduce herself. She did both. "I’m Ruby," she offered, sliding into the seat opposite him. "What’s good here?"

[justtheshield]

He missed her less than graceful entrance, but her words pulled him from his trance. As she sat, he stood, suddenly remembering his manners and the fact he should have pulled her chair out for her, but his awkwardness would work in her favor. He would not only miss the blood, but the fact she was missing shoes, for now.

" Can we pretend I didn't just do that? " He almost pleaded, returning to his seated position. He had also failed to introduce himself, but he wasn't sure if it bothered her too much seeing as she had turned her attention to the menu. He used it as an excuse to study her. She was pretty, slightly unconventional in terms of what he was used to, not that he went on many dates. His thoughts were rambling. " Steve. " He stated his name simply, just throwing it out there, but realizing he had said it after her latter question, his eyebrows knitted together and he cleared his throat, " My name, I mean, not that I'm what's good here... " 

[justtheshield]

off work tomorrow. Replies and starters then. As always, if you want something more personal then a general greeter, just message me. 

[strikereurika]

make me choose

anon asked: Steve Rogers or Clark Kent?

[justtheshield]

a blind disaster ll Steve & Ruby

He was ready to bolt. It wasn't exactly fair to the person he was supposed to be meeting, but she was late, leaving Steve sitting back straight and tense. He should have even agreed to this, but Natasha had been on his case for the last few months to do something more than work. Of course that something had to be going on a date. Had she set him up? He turned to look around the restaurant, looking for the redheaded devil, but realizing it made him look even more desperate, he quickly down turned his gaze back to the menu, ashamed to say he already had the first page memorized.