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[shapedthecentury]

[ The video centers in on a young man with tired eyes and a smile that creases his face perhaps a little deeper than it should. ]

Right. Realized I never made an all-call on this before. I'm not new or nothing, just...never got around to it.

[ He shrugs loosely. ]

Short version? Name's James Barnes. Friends call me Bucky.

And right now I think I've got a sober streak to break. Anyone that can point out a favorite watering hole or wants to tag along, lemme know.

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[missions]

[ Now there's a face she never expected to see again. Peggy has seen that tired look from many a soldier, but if it worries her, she doesn't let it show. She has enough experience with soldiers to know better than to press a sensitive issue right out of the gate. ]

What's the occasion?

[shapedthecentury]

Agent Carter.

[ There's an obvious note of surprise there, but he's not unhappy to see her. Quite the opposite. A shred of that smile grows a little more genuine. ]

Didn't know you were kicking around town.

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[nestingdevil]

It's not in Heropa, but if you're looking for a place - [On the receiving end, there's a hush whisper of bar noise: glasses tolling, a speaker crackling. Greed taps the side of the device, humming:] - head to Maurtia. It's called The Devil's Nest.

I'm sure we could work something out.

[shapedthecentury]

Sounds cozy. One of those imPort-run places?

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[heavyhitter]

wow that is STRAIGHT to the point, im impressed

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[shapedthecentury]

Should I assume that's sarcasm, or...?

[onthegroundsofbrooklyn]

[Right, he recognizes that accent.]

Gravesend.

[That isn't where you're from, that's your new nickname (but also possibly where you're from)]

[shapedthecentury]

[ And he laughs outright. ]

Not far off. Try further north.

[thebestseller]

Be happy to tag along with you, friend. How does that song go- sharing a drink they call loneliness, yes?

[shapedthecentury]

To Hell with that. I just want to get out of the house for a while.

Wouldn't say no to a friendly face. Castle, yeah?

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[hackitude]

... Are you for real kidding me right now?

[shapedthecentury]

...pretty sure I was serious.

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[girlwithout]

[Because her mun can't pass this even on hiatus The video shows a redheaded teenager in star earrings. She's pretty, maybe a little tired-looking (but then, what teenager isn't these days? Especially import teens), and looks a little like someone just punched her in the gut.

Her ID reads Rikki Barnes. The family resemblance is... it's there.]

...Hi.

[shapedthecentury]

[ Barnes could be a common last name right? Right. ]

...hi?

[ Color him a little confused, but most of the people who've answered have been. Well. Chattier. ]

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[selfequipped]

Hey there! I'm Kate. We kinda alternate universally know each other. [A beat. Because that skips a lot of steps.]

What can you tell me about Steve Rogers' modeling career?

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[shapedthecentury]

Mostly? That I wish I'd been around for it.

Months worth of blackmail material, and I'll never get to use it. One more thing to be sore at the Krauts about, I guess.

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[shuckit]

We got moonshine.

[ says the sixteen year old. he already gave your bro some for christmas. ]

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[shapedthecentury]

Skipping the ambiance and awkward conversation and headed straight for the hangover, huh?

[ Like he's one to judge. ]

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[lyingheart]

Welcome to Heropa, James. I hope you've found a decent "watering hole" by now.

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[shapedthecentury]

Got a few prospectives, I think.

Can use all the well-wishing I can get, though. So thanks for that. I'll toss one back for you.

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[bestversion]

you're bucky?!?!?

but you're so OLD LOOKING

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[shapedthecentury]

Respect your elders, kid.

[ He's grinning, though. ]

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[notdaredevil]

[ When did everyone get so damn young? ]

You're...Bucky Barnes.

[ He can't keep that note of disbelief from showing up. It's hard to reconcile that voice and that name with the Bucky he knows. Like, that guy, who maybe tried to kill him once, and hangs out with Natasha...that guy. ]

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[shapedthecentury]

So they keep telling me.

[ This being recognized thing might take some getting used to... ]

You know me somehow, too?

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[expatriates]

[ Steve is going to shit himself. (If he hasn't already. It occurs to her, belatedly, that Steve's become a better liar: he may not tell her if Bucky's in town.)

By the time Natasha turns video on, she's well-composed, casual and just a bit wry. What one would expect of her. ]

Depends on what kind of joint you're looking for.

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[shapedthecentury]

I'm open to options, as long as it involves getting out of the house.

[ One eyebrow cocks higher. ]

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[agog]

Bucky Barnes? [ cue wide eyes. SHE KNOWS YOUR NAME. and your face.] As in.... a member of the Howling Commandos?

[shapedthecentury]

[ There's a gentle crease at the corners of his eyes. ]

Yes, ma'am.