01 | Video | Steve Rogers Figures out Tech

[brooklyn_boy]

OPEN

Steve is Not a fan of this. He's locked in this ship and has no idea where everyone else is. Has no idea where Bucky or Nat or Hux or anyone else is and isn't about to thank the Agrii for their social hour, here, until he gets more information. But he also realizes that if he is freaked out then so is everyone else here. Hero training kicks in and Steve takes a deep breath before turning on his comm for the network and making a video post. 

He is smiling when he comes on screen, trying to look as settled as he can. "Hey everyone. I know that this is probably upsetting, being locked in. Just keep in mind we're all in the same boat and try to look out for each other. It's not gonna last forever, remember that. Take care of your crews and just keep an eye on that clock. Once we're all free again we can make sure the Agrii realize this was not acceptable. But for now, here is what is important: 

We're not alone. We're not in any immediate danger. We have food, we have water, and we have shelter. We can all reach out to those we care about and I recommend we do so as much as possible. This isn't going to last forever." 

He breathes in and out before trying to smile wider. 

"That's all I had to say. Feel free to contact me whenever. We're in this together, everyone." 


CLOSED TO BUCKY

Not again. All Steve can think of when he wakes up without Bucky is 'Not again'. The last time this happened he'd spent a year without his friend cum lover and, facing that again, he was almost sick to his stomach imagining it. Not again. The Agrii couldn't do that to him again. Steve had no idea what he would do if they did. Part of him was terrified of what he would do. None of it would be good. 

He slams his finger into name for his boyfriend and a large, panicked face of Steve fills the screen as he sends a video to what he hopes is Bucky's comm. "C'mon, c'mon...." he chants over and over, waiting to see the other man. 

"Bucky...sweetheart. Please, please say you're there...." 

Comments

[doubled_speed]

[A text response comes within milliseconds of Cap's video going up. The Agrii have given Tommy the power to sass a lot closer to the speed at which he can think. All shall fear him.]

hey cap? this is completely not motivational speech time
we are literally not in this together
we're in this separately in groups of five or whatever
so yanno literally not together
like how i'm not even able to make sure my brother lays the fuck down and goes the hell to sleep

[Don't mind him, he's still processing the TRAPPED in a place that reminds him of being experimented on.]

[brooklyn_boy]

[ Okay. Tommy is doing well. ]

We're going to be okay, Tommy. Just calm down.

Billy has people with him to watch his sleep schedule. I'm sure he'll be alright.

[doubled_speed]

[Tommy is NOT doing well, at all.]

you calm down mister speeches
i should be there where billy is
and here i've got wanda
and strangers
one of them wants to turn me into a grasshopper or something

[brooklyn_boy]

Look, Tommy. I get it. I'm not thrilled being away from Buck myself.

But they can take care of themselves and we need to take care of us and the people on our ship that might need us.

We have to trust them and those with them.

Private Communication

[stillgotmyleftarm]

Fortunately, this time is not the same as last time. This time, Bucky's face pops up on the screen after a couple of seconds, looking a mix of confused, pissed off, and worried.

"Steve - ?"

He sounds like he's just as worried the other won't actually be on the line - and he definitely relaxes, if only a little, when Steve appears on his own screen.

"Shit - Steve. Are you okay?"

[brooklyn_boy]

"Bucky!"

Steve grips the comm so hard he can hear it squeal a little. He releases it and it clatters to the floor before he picks it back up, eyes bright. He laughs, miserable, but relieved.

"Oh my god. Sweetheart. I thought...I thought..." It's clear what he thought as he sniffles and rubs at his eye. After that, though, he smiles wide.

"Are you okay? Do you have food? Water? Jesus, Buck. I was so worried..."

[stillgotmyleftarm]

Bucky knows Steve - and he can imagine why he dropped the device, so when Steve picks it back up, Bucky looks wry, faintly amused, even if just for a moment.

It sort of fades into something softer when - yeah. Yeah, he can definitely imagine what Steve thought.

"I'm here, gorgeous," he promises. Not that here is the same place Steve is, but, "On one of the ships. I guess we all are...?"

And, to answer his question: "Yeah." Then he makes a face. "Never thought I'd miss protein gel." But at least he's getting enough calories. "Do you?"

Just because Bucky's stuck here doesn't mean Steve's in the same situation. He wants to know what they're looking at, before they go figuring out a solution.

[brooklyn_boy]

"Gorgeous, huh?" Steve smiles warm at Bucky, his hand reaching out to touch the image of his boyfriend's face. God. He'd been so scared. So fucking scared. He lets out a watery laugh and shakes his head before leaning back and starting to relax.

"Yeah. We have a fridge full of veggies too so we're doing alright. I'm filling up on gel though. Even with Vision not needing food I still eat too much."

He exhales slow and let's his eyes drink Bucky in.

"You got good people there to look after you, sweetheart?"

text

[outstandingbalance]

You're already thinking of this as our new crews?

[brooklyn_boy]

I figure that they likely are. We're on a ship with a group of people? Easy leap to make.

[outstandingbalance]

Maybe. I can't say I'm a fan. We just got away from one of these.

It might mean there's some room for swapping later on, though.

[brooklyn_boy]

Yeah. Can't say I love being away from Buck.

Maybe we should make a 'Keep us with our Barnes' ' club?

video;;

[reconstitution]

Easy for you to say, you're probably not going crazy.

[brooklyn_boy]

Huh? Why are you goin' crazy?

[reconstitution]

I swear I'm seeing things.

[brooklyn_boy]

Seeing things?

[After the episode with the paranoia, Steve wouldn't doubt anything here.]

What kind of things?

Video

[wearingthestars]

[Billy's much calmer than his brother in his reply, smiling easily.]

So is it just a natural gift how good you are at these speeches, or do you work at it?

[brooklyn_boy]

[Honestly, it's comforting to see Billy relaxed. He'd been worried.]

Just speaking from the heart seems to work alright.

How're you doing, Billy?

[wearingthestars]

I feel like I always mess that stuff up when I try for the motivational thing.

[He gives a small shrug, looking around his space as though that gave most of the answer.]

...Could be worse. It's weird being away from everyone, but my crew seems nice? And...I guess they'll probably let us out soon?

[text]

[tiedonastring]

Considering the circumstance, I just wanted to inform you that Millicent and I are okay. We aren't satisfied being confined. I believe that Milli was trying to visit you.

However, I feel that this is just a step to what ever plans they have for us and our purpose being here.

[brooklyn_boy]

Tell Millie I'll see her soon. She's probably tired of people disappearing on her.

And. Yeah, I feel you're right. I don't know if it's necessarily a negative purpose but yeah, this seems to be setting us up for it.

[Video]

[tiedonastring]

[Hux took the time to switch it to video. He got it so Steve could see him and Milli. The focus was more on Milli. She gave a confused meow at the device not fully understanding what was going on. He was thankful that no one from home would see the crazy things he would do for his cat.]

When ever we are free from this prison, I'll seek you out. As much as I prefer being on a ship....I would have thought it would be operational. For that little trick, I wouldn't mind making them pay for it.

[bossofspace]

Not bad.

I give it a seven out of ten on the motivational speeches scale, but only 'cause the kid's still freaked out.

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[brooklyn_boy]

There's a lot of kids around here. Gotta be more specific.

Still, I appreciate the ranking. Anything over 6/10 is good in my books.

[bossofspace]

You know, the fast one. The one who's freaking out.

And you're usually so good with kids.