#12

[ontheropes]

So it looks like Steve's been 'released' too, huh? Punk didn't even say goodbye.

[ If you need him, he's sitting in his apartment and looking sadly at Steve's uniforn and shield. ]

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[vdova]

[ She doesn't even bother to respond to him on the network; she's got the lock picked on his apartment door in roughly thirty seconds flat, and she lets herself in, bee-lining right for his room. There, at least, she pauses in the doorway, one hand resting on the frame. ] James.

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[ontheropes]

[ He's just sitting on the bed with a hand on Steve's shield. He sighs and looks at her, his eyes dull. ] I don't know what to do with myself without him around.

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[vdova]

[ She's not sure what to say herself, and she curls her fingers around the door frame a little tighter, pressing her lips together in a frown. ] He probably doesn't know what to do without you either.

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[ontheropes]

[ He laughs with no humor and rubs at his eyes. ] He at least got to have some practice at it for a while.

[ Bucky looks at her, then back down at the shield. ] Just. Shit.

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[vdova]

What's wrong? [ Natasha frowns and moves to step into the room just a bit. ]

[bowsbeforehoes]

...fuck.

[ontheropes]

Putting it mildly.

[uneulogized]

Wow, and here I thought you had a proper memorial service at works.

[weaponxx]

He is not dead.

[uneulogized]

Thank you for pointing out the obvious. Do you take cash or card for your services?

[weaponxx]

Then why did you attempt to make a joke about memorial services?

[uneulogized]

Because not everyone is overly literal like you.

[weaponxx]

Yes, I know.

[uneulogized]

What's your interest with this, anyway?

[weaponxx]

What is yours?

[uneulogized]

He's my roommate and I'm a dick. Which, for the more comprehending here, would've been obvious already.

[weaponxx]

Captain America is someone I have known. And losing friends is not easy for anyone.

[uneulogized]

Here's a shortcut next time I'm a dick.

"Hey, Jason. Stop being a dick."

It won't work, but it'll cut out the "how to interact with your fellow Moore citizens" lessons.

[ontheropes]

I'll be sure to miss my best friend a bit quieter so I don't disturb you.

[uneulogized]

Now that's how people do roommates.

[mindoirsurvivor]

Damn.

[ontheropes]

Yup.

Do you have any other info? Nothing beyond just that he was 'released?'

[mindoirsurvivor]

They list the day. That's all.

[ontheropes]

Yeah, I know. Still had to ask.

[mindoirsurvivor]

Hell of a month.

[hawkingbird]

Sorry Bucky.

[ontheropes]

Not your fault, kid. But thanks.

[Private]

[hawkingbird]

You know, if you need to talk, I'm here. You've helped us out when we were in rough spots; I'm glad to return the favor.

Well. Not you-you, but my-you was really great and I admired him a lot. And you. And alternate realities are awkward as hell, but I mean, you're Bucky Barnes. Anything I can do, I'd be glad to.

[Private]

[ontheropes]

Hah, I just don't question that kinda stuff anymore. Thanks though, I suppose? On alternate-me's behalf.

Still a bit weird that I'm apparently well known like Steve. But I appreciate it. Kate, right?

[tookthename]

Steve too?

[ontheropes]

Seems so. You know him too?

[tookthename]

Yeah. My Steve and I were pretty good friends.

[ontheropes]

At least he's a goody two shoes no matter where he's from. [ Nice snark masking your melancholy there. ]

[tookthename]

He's no saint, but he's pretty great.