shadowed.

james "bucky" barnes for citta-alveare // RANK: nobody

[slezhku-blog]

school (and hurricane matthew! eek!) have been kicking my ass lately. here’s a new rp ad to try and get the ball rolling again! capping at 4, but marvel pals are exempt!

[leadergurl]

★ nub no eht nur!

        ☆ THERE WAS MUCH more to magic than simply pulling rabbits out of hats. Although, sometimes it was exactly just that. Zatanna’s bushy tailed assistants were one of the few parts of her act that she was allowed to keep. Simple spellwork was usually enough to keep the rabbits at bay but without that luxury, the seemingly innocent pets proved to be quite a handful.

          The smallest of the bunch had gotten loose, an albino bunny with keen ears and a quick hop. ❝ Bianca! Bianca, get back here! ❞ After rounding the corner the little menace was nowhere to be found. That was until she spotted a taller man who was now fixated on the runaway animal currently in his grasp. ❝ You’ve got to be kidding me… ❞ In the arms of a stranger her guiltless face peeked over at her owner, small pink nose sniffed curiously at the air.

          Approaching the magician shook her head at the sight. ❝ She’s a troublemaker don’t let her innocent act fool you. ❞ She made no attempt to retrieve her pet, as Bianca looked perfectly content just where she was. ❝ How’d you catch her?❞

                                                                                      @slezhku

[slezhku-blog]

in one of his many days of recollection, he’d seen a dog on the street and that was the first time he remembered how badly he wanted one when he was 12 years old. he brought home a stray with steve’s help and hid it in his room for a solid three days until his mom found it chewing her shoes up when bucky went to school. 

he liked animals. animals were often easier to understand than people. especially now, when he was still grasping on the broken fibers of his personality with more or less success. he wasn’t sure -- couldn’t really ask anyone how he was doing, really. so when a small white rabbit happened to cross his path, he was rather drawn to it. because it wouldn’t ask questions. it wouldn’t make assumptions. it would make its decision on instinct and nothing else mattered.

the tiny creature seemed to like him well enough; when bucky reached out his flesh hand, it pushed its nose into his fingers, desperate for affection. it was too dangerous to leave it -- clearly someone’s pet -- out along, so he gently picked it up. the animal curled into his arms. he felt... warmer. softer, at the genuine kindness--

he turned to the sound of, perhaps, the owner. it seemed like it, since she gave it a name. “bianca, huh...” he looked down at the animal who, remarkably, looked like she could be a bianca. how about that.

“came right up to me. thought she was a pet, proved me right.”

[slezhku-blog]

wingheadcaptain:

★— ❛ Well I’ve been told I’m quite the TASKMASTER so I gotta live up to that reputation, huh? ❜ A subtle play of words to make Tony Masters proud, he had hoped – if he was in this city he would probably have something to say about it, but Steve sincerely doubted that he was here. 

                 It was good to receive a little tongue and cheek back, and was a little form of reassurance. His brow however, shot up when Bucky handed him the flower and he feigned heat rising to his cheeks, fanning  himself – with the additional attempt at a southern belle accent which only ended up sounding like a stronger version of his own Brooklynite one. 

                ❛ Oh why– Mister Barnes. I must say, you’ve won me over. ❜ He plucked the flower from Bucky’s fingers and placed it in his hair instead. ❛ Looks better in your hair –given how long it is. You’d make sarge scream in his sleep if he ever saw you with those kind of locks… ❜ He preferred the more polished look himself – hair ranging from his old curtains to a buzz cut - there had only been once or twice where he’d allowed his hair to get that long, and he hated it. 

                He gave the man a small shove on the shoulders before stepping away to make their orders, shortly returning with fresh burgers in each hand, settling down the plates and drinks he’d managed to balance. 

something warm hit him right in the chest. like he’d been in this situation before. or something like it, anyway, because it certainly felt familiar. if the museum was right about them -- and, god, what else could he really go off of if not that? -- this was just the same as a moment years ago. or two, or twenty. they’d always been stupid kids, stupid kids from brooklyn. even now, after everything... steve was gentle with him. his spine shivered, but it was all getting easier to bear. and when did that ever happen?

“s’why i kept it.” not really, but he didn’t need to know that. “givin’ the old finger to everybody who made me earn my dues.” admittedly he didn’t even remember basic but again, steve didn’t need to know that. easier just to pretend. he swatted at the other, the light touching the edge of his metal hand. a reminder, coupled with his piecey memory, that it wasn’t quite the same as it’d be then, but they could still be... something. if not, steve had all but turned on him by now.

he wondered if that was still the right choice on the other’s part.

but he couldn’t think much on that, not when his first warm meal in a long time had been placed in front of him. oh, hell. it smelled like sunshine and dance music, mom’s cooking and girls in pretty skirts -- all those things he remembered on his worst days that made him glow a little brighter, somehow.

before he could stop himself he’d all but lurched forward to grab his burger, taking two giant bites like a starved animal. he remembered himself and forced the food down, shaking his head. his lips were sheepish around a smirk.

“... sorry.” he placed it down and exhaled. “damn good burger.” maybe, maybe not.

[slezhku-blog]

18. What kind of person could they become in the future? What are some developmental paths that they could take, (best, worst, most likely?) what would cause them to come to pass, and what consequences might they have? What paths would you especially like to see, and why?

answered!

[slezhku-blog]

10 +14 + 18!!!!

10. What energizes and drains them most?

i think it would be presumptuous of me (or anyone, really) to assume that all aspects of war bothered bucky. in fact, i truly feel that once he was noticed to have a knack for sharp shooting/sniping and had the chops to be a sergeant, he was rather fine being with his platoon. in this case i think to some degree he found an adrenaline rush when he was sniping the enemy. it’s my feeling that he has a different perspective of killing than steve – if it has to be done to protect his teammates/country, he can do it no hesitation and without attachment. the guilt that comes with the kills he’s made and his experience as the winter soldier, however, is something that slows him down considerably. it’s hard to shake the things he has seen and done, and the fact that enough people know him to be a weapon means he isn’t quite safe from becoming that weapon again. i think having to deal with that type of an existence makes him worse for wear.

14. What do they care deeply about? What kind of loyalties, commitments, moral codes, life philosophies, passions, callings, or spirituality and faith do they have? How do these tend to be expressed?

clearly, bucky cares a lot for friends and teammates. he really grew to love the other howling commandos like family during the war and obviously cares a lot about steve. he’s very much a people person which makes the demons he faces – which usually force him to be alone to deal with it – a little more upsetting. i don’t think he is the spiritual type, but perhaps enough to observe certain traditions if his family wanted it that way. did his mom drag him to church every sunday? maybe, and he went every time because that’s what she wanted. i think his sense of morality is constantly changing given the shit he’s had in his life thusfar – at this point, however, he is very much choosing the route of a lover, not a fighter, if only for peace of mind.

18. What kind of person could they become in the future? What are some developmental paths that they could take, (best, worst, most likely?) what would cause them to come to pass, and what consequences might they have? What paths would you especially like to see, and why?

sadly it could go several ways for bucky. ideally, he makes a decent enough recovery that he can continue to grow back into the person he once was and become an even better version of that person. not so ideally, he recluses completely and shuts himself away (re: cryofreeze). incredibly not so ideally, somebody forces him into the asset’s life once again (re: the entire plot of ca: cw). i think in the city he has a chance to stop running and face some of the trickier conversations and people he’s been avoiding for a while, now. especially with people like steve and natasha here – people who have had significant impact on his life – he can’t possibly run forever. and the good news of that is, somehow, he doesn’t want to. what do i want? i just want the man to get a little goddamn happiness, maybe!

[slezhku-blog]

Oh, wow. It's Munday already. Put some of these in my askbox, and I will respond OOC.

ᄏ: Play any instruments?

ω: Have you ever dyed your hair? If so, what color(s)?

△: Have you ever painted the walls of your room?

【・ヘ・?】: Ever tripped in front a bunch of people?

＊: When was the last time you tied your hair up? (if your hair is long enough)

旦: Last time you drove your car (if you can drive/have one)?

愛: Are you currently dating?

太: When it's New Year's, do you make New Year Resolutions and actually commit to them?

＠: Ever felt attracted to the opposite sex before?

(｀▽´)Ψ: Did you used to play hide-and-seek when you were little inside stores?

(づ￣ ³￣)づ : Have you ever had to hug someone you didn't want to?

空: Did you ever throw up after one roller coaster ride or a few?

☆: Have you ever played games such as 'Spin the Bottle'?

⊙: Are you happy with where you are in life right now?

ヽ(ﾟДﾟ)ﾉ: Have you ever wanted to flip a table before? If so, why?

ピ: Did you like Pokemon as a child?

(⌒.−): Are there times where you wish to go back in time and redo or fix something you regret?

♪: Do you find yourself singing or humming to yourself sometimes?

☁: Ever wanted to learn a foreign language?

(;° ロ°): Have you ever lost your wallet or purse?

ス: Have you ever swallowed gum?

⅚: Post the link if your current favorite song.

ღ: Post a gif of what you're currently feeling right now.

≘: Have you ever watched the sun rise?

☄: Would you defend a friend if they were in danger?

➍: Ever been to a concert? Was it fun?

♛: Do you like group projects?

高: How often do you use headphones/earbuds?

ಲ: Headphones or earbuds?

♞: Showers or baths?

✗: Walks on the beach or in a forest?

⊙﹏⊙: Which horror movie scared you the most? If any?

^∇^: Has your best friend ever made you angry?

（．＿．）: Do you think you are an awkward person?

メ: Cupcakes or muffins?

(●´∀｀●): Ponies or Horses?

♯: Would you like to be able to fly?

ℝ: What color shirt are you currently wearing?

Æ: What color underwear did you wear yesterday?

☪: Have you ever flipped off someone?

♬: Cats or dogs?

礼: Would you swim in the lake or ocean?

の: Chocolate or Vanilla?

◐: Have you ever seen a meteor shower?

ᄇ: Have you ever broken a bone?

ℨ: If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?

.♔: Know the Duck Song? The Llama Song? Banana Phone?

۞: What shows did you watch when you were a child?

▼: Could you live without the internet?

Д: Strangest food you've eaten?

까: Cookies or brownies?

[johannescena]

42 character development questions!

PHYSICAL PRESENCE AND GESTURE. 1. How do they move and carry themselves? Pace, rhythm, gestures, energy? 2. How much physical space do they use, active and at rest? 3. How do they position themselves in a group? Do they like to be the center of attention, or do they hang back at the edges of a crowd? 4. What is their size and build? How does it influence how they use their body, if it does? 5. How do they dress? What styles, colors, accessories, and other possessions do they favor? Why? 6. What are they like in motion–in different environments, and in different activities? What causes the differences between these? 7. How do they physically engage with other people, inanimate objects, and their environment? What causes the differences between these? 8. Where and when do they seem most and least at ease? Why? How can you tell? 9. How do they manifest energy, exhaustion, tension, or other strong emotions? 10. What energizes and drains them most? 11. How are they vocally expressive? What kind of voice, accent, tones, inflections, volume, phrases and slang, and manner of speaking do they use? 12. How are they bodily expressive? How do they use nonverbal cues such as their posture, stance, eyes, eyebrows, mouths, and hands? DISPOSITION AND TEMPERAMENT. 13. How do they greet the world — what is their typical attitude towards life? How does it differ in different circumstances, or towards different subjects? Why do they take these attitudes, and why do they change? How do these tend to be expressed? 14. What do they care deeply about? What kind of loyalties, commitments, moral codes, life philosophies, passions, callings, or spirituality and faith do they have? How do these tend to be expressed? 15. What kind of inner life do they have — rich and imaginative? Calculating and practical? Full of doubts and fears? Does it find any sort of outlet in their lives? 16. Do they dream? What are those dreams like? 17. Are they more shaped by nature or nurture — who they are, or what has happened to them? How have these shaped who they’ve become as a person? 18. What kind of person could they become in the future? What are some developmental paths that they could take, (best, worst, most likely?) what would cause them to come to pass, and what consequences might they have? What paths would you especially like to see, and why? CONNECTIONS WITH OTHERS. 19. How do they behave within a group? What role(s) do they take? Does this differ if they know and trust the group, versus finding themselves in a group of strangers? Why? 20. What kind of individual relationships do they have with others, and how do they behave in them? How are they different between intimate relationships like friends, family, and lovers versus more impersonal relationships? 21. What kind of relationships do they tend to intentionally seek out versus actually cultivate? What kind of social contact do they prefer, and why? 22. How do people respond to them, and why might these responses differ? 23. How do they respond to difficult social moments? What makes them consider a social situation difficult? 24. How do they present themselves socially? What distinguishes their “persona” from their “true self”, and what causes that difference? 25. What do they need and want out of relationships, and how do they go about getting it? 26. How do they view and feel about relationships, and how might this manifest in how they handle them, if it does? ACTIVITIES AND PREFERENCES. 27. What do they strongly like and dislike, in any category? Why? 28. What are they likely to do if they have the opportunity, resources, and time to accomplish it? Why? 29. What kind of activities, interests, and hobbies do they have? What significance and impact do these have in their lives, both positive and negative? 30. What is their preferred level of activity and stimulation? How do they cope if they get either too little or too much? 31. Is there anything that counts as a “dealbreaker” for them, positively or negatively? What makes things go smoothly, and what spoils an activity or ruins their day? Why? 32. Do they have any “props” that are a significant part of their life, identity, activities, or self-presentation somehow? What are they, how are they used, and why are they so significant? How would these props’ absence impact them, how would they compensate, and why? THINKING AND LEARNING. 33. How do they learn about the world–what is their preferred learning style? Hands-on learning with trial and error? Research, reading, and note-taking? Observation or rote memorization? Inductive or deductive reasoning? Seeking patterns and organization? Taking things apart and putting them back together? Creative processing via discussing, writing about, or dramatizing things? 34. How do they understand the world–what kind of worldview and thought processes do they have? Why? 35. How and why do they internalize knowledge? What effect has that had on them? 36. How much do they rely on their minds and intellect, versus other approaches like relying on instinct, intuition, faith and spirituality, or emotions? What is their opinion on this? 37. Have they had any special education or training that colors their means of learning about or understanding the world? Conversely, do they lack some kind of education considered essential in their world? What kind of impact has this addition or lack had on them? 38. Is there anything they wish they could change about their worldview or thought processes? What, and why? 39. What sort of questions or thoughts recur in their lives, either specifically or as a theme? Why are these never answered, or answered permanently to their satisfaction? 40. What do they wonder about? What sparks their curiosity and imagination, and why? How is this expressed, if it is? FREE FOR ALL. 41. What associations do they bring to mind? Words or phrases, images, metaphors or motifs? Why? 42. I have a question of my own!

[slezhku-blog]

i’ve been moving into my grad school apartment and without internet for about 4 days so thanks for your patience with replies/new threads!! i’ll slowly get to em i swear 

[instinctlion]

≼ 🔥 ≽ “That’s good.” His expression doesn’t change much, but to a keen eye a hint of relief can be seen. He’s more relieved than he shows, not exactly easily showing his weaknesses in front of strangers, or others in general.

His words cause him to raise his eyebrows slightly, less angry and more sympathetic for a moment. He isn’t happy to hear about bad guys doing bad things without some kind of justice, it just ends up making him irritated. But what war was he talking about? “War..?” Is his question, but he’s caught by the next line of words from the man.

“Uh…” He has to think for a moment, looking upward to try and determine the full height of his lion. “They’re…really big. I haven’t really had the chance to measure them. Maybe a few stories tall? Very hard to miss.” His shoulders raise momentarily, dropping as his gaze travels back to the other. “Mine’s red, but the others are different colours. Green, blue, black and yellow.”

[slezhku-blog]

he nodded, both as the other accepted his rather quick overview of his friend and as he questioned the war. his lips folded in a line. the war was never a pleasant subject, of course, but it helped to think about the commandos rather than everything after it. “yeah. second world war. 19...” a pause as he focused to remembered, the details (as always) a bit fuzzy. “40′s, or so.”

and yet, one look from the other suggested enough -- bucky, trying hard to accept all of this “those sci-fi books you like are basically real now” business, had a better idea of things. “gonna guess y’didn’t have that in your, uh... universe, right?” he shrugged.

“as for your lions, real sure i didn’t see any. but i’ll be lookin’ for all those colors.” a couple stories tall? holy hell. he couldn’t help but imagine brooklyn covered in building-sized lions. like a stark expo gone horribly wrong.

[nicholasstnorth-blog]

I mean you vere brainvashed so….It’s not entirely your fault. There is the hero clause. But you gotta be clean for two whole months.

[slezhku-blog]

okay santa if you say so i’ll do whatever ya want

[slezhku-blog]

i’ve been moving into my grad school apartment and without internet for about 4 days so thanks for your patience with replies/new threads!! i’ll slowly get to em i swear 

[nicholasstnorth-blog]

But Santa. Bucky isn’t even Russian.

“Vell I’m Russian to him.”

[slezhku-blog]

please tell me i’m on the nice list i’m tryin so hard pal

[slezhku-blog]

contrary to popular belief (?), the name does not mean what you think it means.

[doorknobwielder]

“C’mon. What would Santa be without his reindeer? Though he’s got a pretty sweet car, too. You should meet him. I’m sure he knows you’re here already. He’s creepy like that.”

[slezhku-blog]

he hoped in a small way that wasn’t true -- if he knew as much as the other implied, he was on the naughty list for sure--wait. santa isn’t real. keep your thoughts straight, buck.

“sure.” he raised his brows. “bet he’s a real swell guy, huh?”

[gemspectacled-blog]

–[ @slezhku ]–

“I may be little, but I’m not a girl! Wait, that’s not right..” She sits at the park bench, legs swinging over the edge of the seat as she muses quietly to herself, words reflecting those witty comebacks uttered by heroes that she’s come to know and love. It seems she doesn’t know how to make ones of her own, the phrases that she mutters a bit confusing.

“O-oh, was I bothering you? sorry.”

[slezhku-blog]

at one point, he’d been rather okay with kids. and it seemed that part of him still existed, somewhere, because he hadn’t been bothered by her presence at all. in fact, this little heroine of sorts was pretty darn endearing. she addressed him from the bench across, and he closed his journal, setting it aside before rising to his feet.

“looks like you just need a little somethin’.” he began. “and i don’t mean words, doll.” exhaling, he drew his shoulders back, chest up, adopting a proud stance. it’d once belonged to not just the winter soldier, but a howling commando -- he thought of the good this composure had once brought. not the bad.

“try this.”

[doorknobwielder]

“I’m more surprised ya believe me. But yep, we’re besties. I had drinks with him one night. And he let me ride in his sleigh.” He sounded pretty impressed with himself.

[slezhku-blog]

he didn’t, honestly. but of all of the weird and completely ridiculous things he’d heard as the truth in this city, this was pretty innocuous enough to go along with.

“no kiddin’. reindeer and everything?” he’d always liked christmas. what kid didn’t?

[doorknobwielder]

“Look, man. I ain’t Santa Claus. If you want real snow, you’re gonna have to take it up with the big man. He’s somewhere in this city.”

[slezhku-blog]

“you friends with ‘im? seem real chummy, pal.”