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widows_kiss) wrote2014-04-21 10:32 am
widows_kiss) wrote2014-04-21 10:32 am
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"You've reached Natasha. You know what to do."
"You've reached Natasha. You know what to do."
"You've reached Natasha. You know what to do."
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[Maybe Steve should have asked more questions, but it hadn't occurred to him at the time. Natasha seems a lot more bothered by all of it than he is, which means he maybe should have been more suspicious of it. Dammit.]
She knew who I was too. I think that Thor told her all about us. That's what she said, anyway.
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[Which brought up the other matter she needed to speak to him about.] I think Loki's here.
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He sets his mug of hot cocoa down on the table and frowns at her.] What?
[Shouldn't she have mentioned this earlier?]
What do you mean, you think?
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I mean I'm not sure. There's a chance it's him and there's also a chance it's not and I was reading too deeply into it. But I don't think so. I tend to trust my instincts.
I encountered someone shortly after I arrived here. He called himself Thomas. He looked like Loki, but not. He looked human, normal, modern, although his speech wasn't quite right. There were things that stood out as... off. Like I said, I don't have any proof, but I don't trust what he was showing me. He was definitely hiding something. Although why he'd appear familiar but not doesn't really make sense. If his skill is illusions, he could have appeared as anyone, without maintaining so close an appearance. Maybe it's just to make me second guess myself. I don't know.
I didn't mention it earlier because I wanted more information before I brought it to you, but I haven't had a chance and the last thing I want is for you to be unprepared if you do run into him. Besides, he wasn't outwardly threatening. And if he's here - and still here - that means he's as trapped as we are. He even brought up the possibility of a mutual arrangement between us.
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There's definitely a lot of mystery around the situation, because why wouldn't Loki hide himself more convincingly? If it's him, he's probably trying to confuse them or at least make them second-guess what's happening.
If it's not him, then they need to make absolutely certain that's the case before acting.]
The other possibility is that it's a Mirror, but that would mean it's probably Loki's Mirror, and it doesn't seem like it's that easy for them to cross over in the first place.
Either way, we need to assume he's dangerous and remain cautious until we figure out what's going on.
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Although this doesn't really bode well for us, you realize. If it is Loki... He's powerful and he's clever. He's got understanding outside of what our realm's had to deal with so far. If this place can trap and hold him against his will...
[She trails off, but the comparison is still there.]
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Of course, Natasha's got to still have some things she's keeping to herself, Steve's not so gullible as to assume otherwise. But when it comes to their current situation and whatever the future holds, they can be open with one another.]
... Yeah, you're right. Loki should have a much better idea of how this place works, so if he can't get himself out, then what does that mean for us?
[It means that they might be stuck for a while.]
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But he is right. She's been far more open with him in recent days than she ever is with anyone outside of her partner. He's hit a level of trust and respect from her that normally takes years to generate. But then again, she's never really met someone like him before. She's not really sure if there is anyone else like him.
At his question, she gives him a crooked smile and holds up her mug of cocoa.]
It means we do what we can with what we're given and make the best of it until an opportunity presents itself. One always does.
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[Steve smiles and shakes his head, but he takes his own mug and moves it towards Natasha's until there's a small clink. Then he downs the rest of it, seeing how it's already lukewarm, setting the mug on the table once he's drained it.]
Can't just wait around for that opportunity, you know. Sometimes you've gotta dig for it.
[Natasha knows, of course, but there's nothing wrong with a reminder. He stands then, figuring he's already taken up enough of her time. Besides, it's late and he's in need of rest, some of his wounds still working on mending.]
Thanks again, Natasha. [He pauses, considering something, and then adds:] For everything.
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Sometimes it's the only thing that is simple. And I didn't say I wouldn't be digging. Although if that eventually turns into actual digging, I'm leaving that part to you. You're the one with all the muscles.
[She rises when he does, coming around to accompany him to the door but when he thanks her, she pauses, glancing up at him with a curious look on her face, her head tilted inquisitively to the side, although she smiles at the unexpected expression of gratitude. She doesn't question what he means though, just pats him lightly on the arm in understanding.] You're welcome, Steve. Go get some sleep, alright?
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Well, it's the reason that the two of them work together so effectively.]
You too. Even the Black Widow needs some rest, right? [Steve smirks at her and then steps out the door and back across the hall to his room, sending another lingering look toward Bucky's door on the way back.]