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You know, when I said I wanted something to happen, this wasn't exactly what I had in mind.

[ Clint appears on the screen, not looking annoyed, exactly, but he's not overly thrilled either. ]

I can't say I'm a big fan of being in one place and finding myself somehow magically transported to another. Sure, it's one thing if I know that's going to happen, but it's really sounding like none of us were expecting it. So, not cool, whoever's behind this.

[ And now he's glowering, because hey, that was really annoying. ]

But whatever, we're stuck on these ships and there's no way to get off that I've seen, so that's fun.

[ Cue the biggest eyeroll in existence, or close to it. ]

How's everyone doing otherwise? Hope the living situation on your ship is comfortable, because who knows how long we're gonna be stuck on these things?

[ There's a pause, and then he asks: ]

I don't suppose anyone got a brainwave about that, did they?

[ It's a long shot, and a highly unlikely one, but he's going to ask the question anyway. ]

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Well, if I have an epiphany on how to get out of here, you'll be one of the first to know.

[One more person she can't see in person. It's good to see him, though. Reassuring.

Seems like everyone she's close to is locked on another ship.]

How are you handling it over there?

Thanks, Nat. And you know that goes for you too.

[ He really doesn't like not being able to look her up for a talk or just to see how she is whenever he feels like it, but at least there's this network. ]

As well as can be expected. I thought about knocking a hole in one of the walls, but if we're actually supposed to fly these things, that might not be the best idea.

No, I don't think it's the best idea to start blowing holes in these. Besides, there might be some folks who'd rather not see you destroying their ship.

[Honestly, she probably wouldn't be especially happy herself if someone started disassembling the Vanquish.]

Yeah, I figured, and I'm not going to, because obviously that would be shooting myself in the foot too.

[ He rolls his eyes again, because yes, he's a little annoyed about the present circumstances. ]

So, who's with you over there?

A few people. Mostly no one from home—Loki's here. But not the Loki we know.

[Not unless he's found a sudden motivation to put on an act with her at least. Still strange being stuck in a small space with Loki.]

How about with you?

Great. Loki's with you.

[ He can't help the frown that comes on. He still doesn't trust him, and it doesn't sit well with him, knowing that Loki and Natasha are on the same ship. ]

Let's see, there's Katara and Carol and a couple of guys I don't really know that well.

I've met Katara. She seems like a good kid.

[And Carol is Carol.]

You could do a lot worse than that.

Yeah, that's what I think too.

[ "Carol is Carol" is a good way of putting it. He likes having her around, so that's a plus. ]

I know.

[ A pause. ]

Still, having you around would be good too.

Unfortunately, it doesn't look like they're giving us the choice to pick our own teams.

[The Vision looks annoyed but not panicked from inside his own ship.]

It would have been far more comfortable if they had kept the upgrades we added on to these ships, so I am tempted to believe they are copies rather than originals.

As far as how long we will be here, there is a countdown clock over the cargo bay doors in my ship. Do you have one as well?

Yeah? I mean, it doesn't make a difference either way, because what we have is what we have, but- What kind of upgrades are we talking about?

Oh, that? Yeah, there's one on here too. It's just not counting down fast enough, you know what I mean?

Individual bedrooms, more hot water and toilets and a bathtub, a lounge room, better recreation options, room for more passengers--and shuttles. [Individual bedrooms are probably the most important here, let's be serious.]

That, I can fully agree with. I'd prefer minutes to hours on that clock.

Huh, sounds like we really got the raw end of the deal, then.

[ He shakes his head. And yes, he agrees with Vision about individual bedrooms. ]

So, what have you been doing to pass the time?

Indeed.

[He makes a face.]

Writing simple applications for the communicator to test its capabilities, primarily. I have "Tetris" working reliably, and "Centipede" only crashes once you exceed a length of seventy units. [Who the heck builds their centipede that long? This guy, apparently.]

[ Since they're in the same ship, Katara decides to come in and check in with Clint in person. He'll see her anxious blue eyes peeking at him from around a corner, followed by the rest of her. ]

Hey.

[ Being trapped in a ship like this is honestly torture for someone used to the windy sky and running water and trees and beaches and mountains. She misses home more than ever now, because all that there is for her to do is run circles around the ship; she's full of nervous energy and needs an outlet. ]

Are you busy?

[ He does spot her anxious blue eyes, and it sort of makes him smile a little bit. She really is a good kid, and he definitely has a soft spot for her already. ]

Hey yourself.

[ He chuckles and just shrugs. ]

Nah, there's nothing really to do here except walk around, so- Nope, not busy at all. How's it going?

I don't like it in here. [ Katara admits this readily, scuffing her toe against the metal floor. ] It's... the air is stale and I feel... trapped. I know I shouldn't complain because nothing bad has happened, but...

[ She looks up at him sheepishly. ]

Do you think, maybe, that we could spar together?

You want to spar with me?

[ He wasn't expecting that. But then he just smiles. ]

Sure, I'm game. Gives us something to do, anyway.

Comfortable's relative, but it could be worse.

How's your ship?

It's empty except for us, and it's kind of boring. I mean, I didn't expect it to be the most high tech, but this could use a few improvements.

Can't even fly it.

[ Yes, that's what's bothering him about the whole thing. Well, one thing, anyway. ]

I mean, same.

It seems like it kinda wants to fly itself. Which I'm not really a fan of.

And there's no coffee in the mess.

Has that happened before? Not just autopilot, but a ship up and deciding it was just going to take off?

And that is also wrong on so many levels. They could have at least given us coffee.

Not that I know of? But I was only in the Fleet for a couple of months, so I guess it's not outside of the realm of possibility.

Then again, it's really freaking weird to know I used to know how to pilot the thing... and now I don't.

Right? Tea is not the same.

Well, that would also be weird, so I guess it's good that hasn't happened.

At the very least, they could've given us instant coffee. It sucks, but at least it's something.

One of these days, I wonder if I'm gonna get desensitized to weird. Except then something more weird happens, and I think, Nah.

It would definitely be better than nothing. I mean, the protein gel's.... the protein gel, and no one's gonna starve, but we could still do to live a little, if we're gonna be stuck.

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