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[mstitel]

[The kid looks a bit different this time around. A bit more comfortable in his surroundings. Looking and sounding less like a brat and more... well, like the hero he is sometimes.]

So what is there to do on this ship? I've heard a few things about jobs, including... protecting people? Supposedly there's some really weird stuff that happens on board every now and then, and not everyone can protect themselves.

[He sets the communicator down, and steps back. And for those a bit more in the know, they might recognize the straps on his shoulders, the round edge of a disc strapped to his back. He's not unshouldering that, though, instead reaching up his left, gauntlet covered hand, hitting a button on the side.

With a slightly Star Wars-esque sound, a bright, energy projected disc is bursting out from his wrist, forming a large, see-through circle with red and blue bands, a large, white star taking up most of the middle. He raises his arm to further show it off]

I get that apparently you guys don't like kids fighting. But I have my own weapon, and I can prove myself pretty easily to whoever wants some help.

[His eyes narrow a bit, then, and he's pointing at the camera as his lips twist in a scowl]

And by the way? I want to talk to Tony Stark right. Now.

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[starked]

[ what.

...no seriously. w h a t. ]

Tony Stark wants to know why he's looking at Steve Rogers' shield in electronic-ish form. And better yet, he wants to know why a certain kid who goes by the name James Rogers can't be quiet about something called the Avengers.

For that matter, let's catch Tony Stark up to speed here and tell him if that electronic version of the shield is the only one you have, James.

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[mstitel]

[You have no idea how much he's grinding his teeth right now, Tony]

1: it's my shield, the one tony stark made for me.
2: it's not exactly a secret, everyone knows about the Avengers
3: no it's not but i'm not showing more than that to a bunch of letters

[Never mind the fact that the tech shield is probably a bit more awesome than the big, metal discus on James' back.

His dad's shield just... it's personal.]

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[raffish]

[ Kids fighting is the only way kids will get out alive back home. Sure, most of the time there's someone there to protect them, but they all got to fend off for themselves.

But usually, the best course of action is to run off. ]

idk how it worked back in ur home but u should always analyse ur surroundings b4 u jump into something u might not get out. yk what i mean?

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[mstitel]

[What is it with people and texting, here?]

i do. but i still want something to do. i don't want to sit around doing nothing anymore. it sucks.

i'm not stupid, though. i know how to analyze.

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[amethysts]

[Oh hey, you.]

How's cursing going?

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[mstitel]

[Oh f- ]

Haven't really gotten to it yet. Sorry.

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[wont]

[ You say the name Stark, you get a Stark. Only this one doesn't actually claim to be a Stark — just a girl who knew a Stark long ago and who minds the lost lady's direwolf. So have yourself a medieval princess +1, James. Or at least what looks like one, if her done-up hair and her dress are any indication. ]

You are an acquaintance of Anthony Stark?

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[mstitel]

[Honestly? The medieval look doesn't even phase him. He grew up with a girl in armor saying "verily" and "hath" and "hereth" and stuff. And a kid that glows when he snores. It's actually pretty normal, for him.]

... Kind of. It's a weird story. [And, according to Tony, not one he should be spreading around.

Secrecy sucks.]

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[snaketrap]

[ Oh, hello. ]

My, what bright red hair you have. Did Natasha and Steve have a bit too much to drink one July 4th eve? Do tell.

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[mstitel]

[Okay he is... pretty damn sure this is one of those don't tell anyone anything about the Avengers moments, so....]

...... No?

[God he is not a good liar]

permavid.

[culver]

[sorry all she can do is stare because did that just come out of his wrist. nill is clearly both fascinated and confused.]

[mstitel]

[He recognizes this girl! She's the one who can't read and, uh, may or may not be able to talk.

He's still trying to figure out if she's just shy or not.

Either way, he's hitting another button on his gauntlet, watching as the shield flickers out of existence.]

Hey.

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[fearcutsdeeperthanswords]

[ATTENTION CAUGHT because you look her age ish and also talking about Starks. Even southron Starks. Also the fuck is that thing on your wrist.]

Does a boy wear a machine? [Machines are still new to her okay. :c]

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[mstitel]

kind of, yeah.

[r u d e]

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[insufferableprick]

whoa wait
stop the fucking bus
how old are you

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[mstitel]

sixteen.
do i seriously look that much younger?

[wolfinthesnow]

Tony Stark?

[Jon finally stopped sulking enough to check this device thing]

[mstitel]

Let me guess... you know him, too?

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[odinsons]

[ oh hey that looks like something he knows. sort of. whatever technology. but he's not going to mention that yet. ]

Protecting people is not a job. [ ... ] But any man with the will, spirit and skill can fight no matter his age.

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[mstitel]

[This... is James just staring. He's never met Thor, never even really seen pictures of him, videos. But. That hair, the accent...

At least until Thor starts in on the whole "aye" and "verily" thing Torunn always tried to copy, it won't really click.]

No, it's not. But I've heard a few people talking about jobs, and I figured that way people won't question it as much. If I have something to gain from it.

[Which doesn't sit well with him, but... he grins, at that second bit.]

I have a few siblings who'd practically toast to that.

[allucinator]

You know, you're like the fifth kid we've gotten on-board. And no offense, but I think I'd rather a girl or two for a change. But, seein' as how wishin' never got nobody nothin', and you're here now-- hi, name's Jack Kelly. You got a name, short stuff?

[mstitel]

[There's just the slightest eye twitch at short stuff]

Yeah. James.

And I'm not really a kid. [Ignore that he already called himself one okay? Okay.]

[voice]

[sammyskeleton]

I don't know about anyone else, but I've never stopped any children from fighting if they know what they're doing. Which you clearly do.

How have you been holding up?

[voice]

[mstitel]

You have no idea. [It's a kind of amused smugness, though.]

Okay. It's... different, here. Weird, but I think I'm getting it.

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[backwordscompatible]

Just because they don't like it doesn't mean we're going to stop fighting. Especially if that's the only way some of us can stay alive.

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[mstitel]

Assuming you mean here and not at home... I don't get it. If there's something attacking people, screaming, why hasn't anything been done yet?

It can't be that hard to just get a team together and fight it.

[ Video ] Can we pretend this isn't super late? /o\

[akidfrombrooklyn]

[ Steve watches the feed, listening, and he's not a fan of the idea of children fighting no matter how hard or brave the act is. Throughout the war, Steve fought to protect the women and the children, to give them a better future - to give them a future. The thought of one of them being placed in danger here, now, after everything is something he doesn't feel he should allow if he can have a say in the matter.

But everything falls away as the shield comes into view. It's not his, that much is obvious, but it's close enough to make him pause. ]

Where'd you get that thing from, kid? [ It could be some fancy toy, technology like he's seen Tony play around with, and the kid claiming it to be a weapon a childish fantasy. But then he's learning not to be surprised by anything. ]

[ Video ] ALWAYS AND FOREVER 8D

[mstitel]

[That image... has him double taking. There's that same nagging familiarity like there was with Tony. A tone of voice, the slightest resemblance in tone, the general appearance - muscled, the eyes and cheekbones - but this man has a little darker hair. He's less... square, for lack of a better descriptor, at least in James' mind.

But there's almost an aura around him that has the hair at the back of his neck standing on end. That has him swallowing past a lump in his throat and blinking, his hands clenching and unclenching almost nervously.]

The guy who raised us made it for me. [That seems... safe. To start out with, at least.] ... Why?