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[livingsymbol]

[Steve is commandeering the floor's kitchen for the moment. With the festival going on, he gets more time to himself, but there's still the situation to consider. They are all new people getting used to Quarantine. So Steve sets up with his device, sending out a message while he takes a break from the activity.]

Floor five, clean up your messes. Loki, that means you.

[Because that's easier to start with than anything else he can think of.]

If we haven't met yet, my name is Steve Rogers. I'm working with the Perimeter Guard here in Search and Rescue. If you have any problems, you can contact me directly. It doesn't have to be an emergency situation. We're all adjusting here, so if you need anything, feel free to come up or give me a call.

I typically go for a run in the morning and train in the evening. Just in case anyone's interested in joining me. Thinking about taking a better look at what's surrounding us, too.

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[wingedman]

Do you tell people when you're lapping them?

[Sam asks the important questions.]

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[livingsymbol]

Hm? [What a question. Steve thinks it might be some sort of joke, but he doesn't understand it.]

You mean do I tell people if I'm passing? Well, it's polite.

[wingedman]

Yeah, well, if you're the one being passed, it gets old real quick.

Just sayin'.

[It doesn't sound remotely malicious, just a little snarky. In short, definitely a joke that Steve doesn't understand, but Sam still couldn't pass up the opportunity.]

But I'll go running.

[livingsymbol]

[Steve's expression doesn't change much, but he does seem to recognize what Sam is really saying, because his eyebrow twitches slightly.]

Well, I'd suggest that you try not to be passed.

[It's a very mild, innocent answer.]

Great. How early are you up?

[wingedman]

Great, yeah, I'll be sure to keep that in mind on my morning runs with Captain goddamn America.

[Sam just snorts and shakes his head.]

Most days, I can be ready to run by seven. Some days, earlier. Depends on how I sleep.

[livingsymbol]

[Steve does not look remotely sorry for his comment. He's apparently picked up on the joke now and decided that he likes it.]

Seven is fine. It doesn't have to be too early. I can find something to do until you're ready.

[wingedman]

[Oh god there's two of them, why is he getting himself into this?]

Yeah, you would be a morning person in every universe, wouldn't you? Just run a marathon for a warm-up or something.

[For Sam's part, he's perfectly happy waking up at a nice, leisurely time now that he's out of the military. There are times when he even sleeps in as late as nine. Can you imagine that, Steve?]

[livingsymbol]

Gotta get an early start if you want to make any headway.

[There's definitely a teasing note in Steve's voice this time. Sorry, Sam, but he finds the frustration entertaining. Now that he knows what the other Steve has apparently done, it just seems appropriate to keep up that tradition.]

Don't worry, I won't make you warm up with me.

[Yep. He's chuckling.]

[wingedman]

I'll let you be the early bird that gets all the worms.

[ Get it???? ]

Although I guess fish would be more accurate, in your case.

[livingsymbol]

If you want me to, I can always take it slow.

[He says that mildly, like it's in consideration for Sam's pride. Steve does think that Sam will be just fine regardless, but he has to tease.]

Fish, huh?

[wingedman]

[Sam's not even going to rise to the bait there. Instead, he just explains:]

Bald eagles don't eat worms, Steve. They eat fish.

[Like it isn't obvious.]

[livingsymbol]

Or smaller birds.

[You know, just throwing that out there.]

Does that mean you'll be up and ready?

[wingedman]

Most birds are smaller than a bald eagle. They prefer the slow and stupid ones, 'cause falcons are too fast for them.

[So there.]

Yeah, I'll be there.

[livingsymbol]

Heh. Well, I look forward to seeing how fast a falcon can fly.

[He sounds genuinely into this. Like a race is something he's been waiting for.]

Good. I'll meet you out front?

[wingedman]

[Oh, Lord, what has he gotten himself into? Even if he were an Olympic-class athlete - and Sam doesn't flatter himself that much - he wouldn't be able to beat Steve in a sprint or a distance race. So now he's going to get his ass handed to him. Probably, if he's really lucky, by two Steves at the same time.

But he's not going to back down, either.]

Wouldn't miss it for the world.

[livingsymbol]

That's the spirit.

[Sam has definitely invited a bit of trolling from Steve, but there's also a genuine enthusiasm in the blond's response. Having Sam join the morning run is company that he has missed after coming back and being strangely out of place in his world.]

It'll be fun. [Don't worry, Sam. Steve looks cheerful on his end of the line.]

[wingedman]

I wouldn't be going if I didn't expect to have fun.

[And it's true; despite his grousing, Sam's perfectly happy to go running with Steve. He needs to stay in shape, and it's good company. Something like what he's used to back home.]

[livingsymbol]

Of course. See you there, Sam.

[Steve sounds happy to have that response. He gives Sam a nod that just might be approval before he disconnects.]