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[widows_kiss]

"You've reached Natasha. You know what to do."

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[widows_kiss]

Just like that? No warning? Who was this girl?

[ Because someone may be going overprotective over here. Then again, it's not like it's okay to go around and just break people's arms. Without good reason.

Okay, so she's a terrible role model in this conversation, but this is her sorta-kid here. And also someone she's been training almost since he arrived here. She's as protective of him as she is of any of the teens she's taken under her wing. And potentially more so. Because of the sorta-kid thing. ]

[heirtotheshield]

I don't know. Light brunette hair, blue eyes, my height. She was out in the woods night before last.

[widows_kiss]

[ Which doesn't narrow things down much, but someone resorting to violence after being suspicious? Perhaps something she needs to check out herself. ]

Am I going to have to incorporate 'calling for backup' into your next training lesson?

[heirtotheshield]

It happened fast.

[ That's the only defense he has, really. ]

And then after, I couldn't work my phone.

[widows_kiss]

I'm sorry you got hurt. Is there... anything I can do to help?

[ Because what is she supposed to do now? This whole parent thing is strange and not at all coming naturally. ]

[heirtotheshield]

[ He sighs. ]

No, I just didn't want you to think I was missing on purpose.

[widows_kiss]

I wouldn't think that.

[ Her answer's honest, and warmer, because she's smiling faintly even if he can't see it. ]

I'm glad you told me, though. You're still welcome to come join us whenever you like. or just... come hang out in general. Recovery time is never fun for anyone.

[heirtotheshield]

I won't be gone for long. There's still things I can do, even if I can't use my arm.

[ There's a little of that self-confidence back. ]

[widows_kiss]

[ She smiles a bit more at the sound of it, pleased that he's sounding a little more like himself again. ]

Of course there are. Don't worry, we can easily work around it. And I'm sure you'll be back to getting into trouble soon enough.

[ It's said teasingly, but that doesn't make it any less true. It's a trait that both she and Steve have in spades - James comes by it honestly. ]

[heirtotheshield]

Maybe we can work around it?

[ He should learn to work while injured, anyway. ]

[widows_kiss]

I'm sure we can find some sort of training for you to do that won't hurt your arm, if you're determined. I've had to work around worse.

But you should still take it easy.

[heirtotheshield]

I'd be interested in learning. I've never broken a bone before.

[widows_kiss]

It's certainly not very pleasant, is it?

[heirtotheshield]

[ Fervently: ]

I never want to do it again.

[widows_kiss]

Smart of you.

Whenever you're feeling up to it, swing by. We'll find something for you.

In the meantime, take care, alright?

[heirtotheshield]

I will. You too.

[And with that, he ends the call. ]