punched_hitler | ☆ 6 ☆ (VIDEO)

So I know it's only been two days, but anyone who's made it through two days of Basic so far - trust me. It could be worse. [He cocks a wry grin. Bucky's not the worst drill sergeant Steve's seen, and besides:] You could have asthma.

[Yeah, he's pretty sure he almost died at least ten times during Basic. And he got the much abbreviated version.

Anyway.]

If anyone's got any questions, or just wants to get in some extra practice with a different face, let me know. But, [he raises one finger,] I'm not your Drill Sergeant, and I'm not about to contradict anything he says just because you want to hear he's wrong - because he's not. [So just keep that in mind. Steve might be helping Bucky, but Bucky's in charge here.]

[PRIVATE TO MINDY MACREADY]
Hey. Just because I'm not your temporary warden anymore doesn't mean we need to ignore each other, right? Remember, I'm right down the hall if you need anything - whether it's a couch or a punching bag. [Literally or figuratively.

Still, he doesn't want to push. She doesn't seem like she'd respond well to that. He can only offer, she's got to take him up on it. So.] Otherwise... I'm sure I'll see you in the gym.

[PRIVATE TO VEX]
[He's seen Vex on the network, but they've never spoken. Now, though, it looks like that's going to have to change.] I guess I should introduce myself - I'm Captain Rogers. Or you can call me Steve. I admit, I don't know much about you - but I'd like to think I'm a pretty good listener.

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So - what have you been doing here? Or is it different, because you're an inmate?

[Because now he's curious.]

Took a sip soon as you shook hands. [ Humans love to touch and the Fae use that to their advantage. ] Shall I tell you 'at you're tasty?

[Blink. Well, holy cow. He didn't feel a thing.

Also, he's not sure how he feels about that.]

I think I'd prefer you tell me you won't do it again without asking.

Tough luck on that, mate. I'm not gonna fast because some of you lot are squeamish about your personal energies.

And what happens if I throw you in Zero? Do you starve?

[It's actually not a threat, but if it sounds like one, he miiiiight not be all that inclined to pretend otherwise.

Mmmmmmmyes. Probably. It'd be a miserable, slow protracted process. Very ugly.

I've seen it.

[ There's a sincerity to Vex that isn't... normal. He really has watched Mesmers starve. ]

[Steve just nods, and he doesn't look particularly happy about it.] Probably a good idea to keep yourself out of there then, huh?

[As in, behave. Please?] Because stealing energy without asking might just get you tossed in there.

[By Steve. If he finds out this is a problem you're not working on.

He wouldn't let Vex starve - hell, he'd offer himself - but that's not something Vex needs to know unless it comes to that.]

Gotta catch me, first. I mean, shite, I'm not like the succubitch, or even Evony. Nobody dies or anythin'.

[ Geez Steve why you gotta be so down on him sipping? ]

[Because it seems like a violation of basic rights okay?]

It doesn't matter if nobody dies. It's still stealing, and I have a problem with that.

[AND you're going to have to deal with that for a month.] We'll find you a better solution.

Mmmm. Let me think. [ He ponders for a moment, eyes rolling to the side, then the other....]

[ And then he goes AH-HA! ]

Nope! There's no better solution 'en me just sippin' from the universal watercooler that is people.

[Yeahhhhh Steve's not buying that in the least, Vex.]

No. I think you can do better.

An' I think you're a plonker, so we're even.

You wouldn't be the first or the last to think that - and you're still not going to get rid of me, on top of it.

[Lucky you, you got a temporary warden who takes his job seriously.]

Oh, bloody hell.

[ There is not enough Guinness in the world for you, Steve. ]

[NOPE there is not.]

Sorry, pal. I intend to do my job around here.

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