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[abide]

[ Truthfully, he's a little unsure about addressing the people here with an AI who is always lurking. Without any real proof to believe anything that's been directly passed on to him, telepathy is (mostly) out of the question too; it's strange having more than his own thoughts in his head. Besides, this feels too close to home to warrant a repeat of those incidents. Still, a rundown of things seems like the first step in the right direction. He gives a thin smile. ]

Hey, everyone. I know this has probably been said before, but I'm willing to take that chance. [ A short pause, and he's firm as he continues. ] Back home, it was my job to help keep people safe, and I think that's a good place to start here too. I don't know much about what's out there, not yet. But if we work together, I'm confident we can protect each other and anyone else who needs us to be there for 'em. If anyone's got info on that or if you might be interested in doing a little recon around this place, let me know.

By the way, the name's Rogers. Steve Rogers. [ Maybe he should have said that before the mini speech, but semantics. ] I can meet in person if that's easier too. I'll be around if anyone needs anything. [ Another break, and he looks off beyond the video. ] Thanks for your time.

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[voicelog]

wouldn't it be more effective for you to do the whole "protect the people" thing if you had, oh i don't know, let's say, your shield?

just a thought.

locked;

[abide]

I told you to keep it for a reason. It's not something I need right now.

[voicelog]

it's not something you need or not something you want? because as much fun as i'm having playing keeper of the shield here, i can't do it forever.

[abide]

It's not something that's mine. Anyway, it wouldn't feel right taking it from you.

telepathy

[lefthandfree]

[He refuses to let himself be spied on, so you’re just going to have to deal with this guy invading your brain space again. He’d be more sorry if there were more feasible means for immediate, unmonitored conversation, but there isn't.]

«You’re really bad at this stealth thing.»

[It’d be a harsher accusation if he meant it as one, but it’s more an observation of Steve’s natural friendliness rather than a condemnation. As such, there's a clear hint of amusement in there.]

[abide]

[ He can live with it from him. They really need to work on an advanced system of passing notes if they're going to be here a while. ]

« You're starting to sound like Nat. » [ Oh yeah, he's a little amused too. ] « I think it'll be okay though. At least for now. »

[lefthandfree]

«Yeah. There’s definitely some wiggle room.» [Which he greatly appreciates, especially since he didn’t really have much chance to move so freely before they got here. Even as much as he knew how to hide in plain sight, there was no reason to endanger everyone else selfishly.]

«Good to know those speeches haven’t stopped.»

[More amusement, more teasing.]

[abide]

« As nice as it is, it makes me wonder what happened back home. » [ Because that's still a huge blank, and as much freedom as they have here, answers would have been preferable to that. He's glad for Bucky though, that there hasn't been another conversation about trying to put him back in cryo for fear of the safety of those around them.

There's a smile. ] « Wouldn't want you to forget what you might have been missing. Are you busy right now? »

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[despairing_hope]

I like the idea of everyone working together. Amazing things can happen when people work together earnestly. Sadly I myself have only been here for a very, very short time, and have next to no information about here. I wish I could help you in that regard. But, if I find something note worthy I'll keep you in mind.

Though, I'm curious, how dangerous is it here exactly?

[abide]

I think it'll be worth it if we stick together and makes things work. It's better than the alternative. [ Even if that's easier said than done. ] But I don't know how dangerous this place is yet. That's why I'm gonna find out.

[despairing_hope]

Is there reason to think it's especially more dangerous than any unknown place? Or is that just the caution of a professional?

video

[classwarfare]

[ This kid looks like he can't be more than fourteen -- fifteen at the most -- and on the small and scrawny side. ]

Oh. That's very nice of you, Rogers-san, but uhm... if you see a large yellow-- person? Uh. With tentacles. Don't worry about him, that's my responsibility.

[ He sounds 100% serious and sincere about that. ]

[abide]

[ Steve tries for a politer smile. Wouldn't want the kid thinking the worst or anything. ]

Is he a friend of yours?

[classwarfare]

...My homeroom teacher, actually.

[ Well, he's a friend, too, but one thing at a time. The smile he offers in return is kind of embarrassed, a little uncertain, that sort of I know this sounds crazy but I swear to god it's true sort of look. If nothing else, he's at least got the right face for wide-eyed and earnest. ]

private video.

[highflights]

All settled in?

[abide]

For now, I guess. [ There's a smile. ] You find anyone you know here?

[highflights]

Yeah. Family from another world, if you can believe it.

video

[splinten]

[Now that's Hero talk. He is in no way against protecting one another and the base. He just does not fully understand this person. ...Although if that's a hint of awkwardness he detects, he gets that.]

What specific details are you looking for?

[abide]

Anything you're willing to tell me. How far down have you been?

[ How deep? He'd briefly gotten a look at the surface of this place, but that says little for what could be around them or what they might find. ]

[splinten]

All exploration data is added to URSULA's systems. Hold on.

[Because Dirk is a well-socialized child who is great at talking to people, he just sends Steve direct links to the files on the Void, complete with the video recording from the deep sea recon drone; he also sends the files on the Jellyshroom Caves]

That's as deep as we've been personally and through remote exploration. Since the caves exposed us to disease [WHICH I SHOULD ADD TO THAT DOC WHOOPS. LATER] I'm personally recommending the crew be more careful with its deep dives from now on. URSULA's immunity boosters can't be assumed to handle everything.

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[trainees]

[ oh.

well.

admittedly, it's kind of awkward. a few days ago, tony found his shield, and a few days before that, they fought at an airport in germany. peter doesn't really know how to feel about steve being here, but he supposes it's a good thing that he's not really alone anymore. ]

Hey.

[abide]

[ He doesn't recognize his face, but the voice, even from that single word, is pretty recognizable in itself. In all fairness, Steve is kind of surprised that someone this young had been able to hold his own against the rest of his team. Still, it hadn't been his fight, and he's still mad at Tony for dragging some outsider into something he had nothing to do with, especially a kid. There's a nod. ]

Queens, right? [ Can't forget that. ] You doing okay?

[trainees]

Yeah, I'm okay. [ there's a pause and he sort of shrugs. ] As okay as I can be in an underwater planet, at least.

[ it's nice to know steve remembers him though. ]

How about you? Did you just get here?

[undyning]

Yeah! United, we can overcome any obstacle!

[ Like defeat the big Eldritch Horror living in the Void, which Undyne has yet been able to find, let alone fight. But oh, how she wants to. Especially after it taunted her. ]

If you still need help, I'll lend a hand!

[abide]

There's always room for anyone willing to do the right thing. Do you have any combat experience?

[ He has to check all his bases here. ]