video; un: sg.rogers

[livingsymbol]

[He's out of practice. Steve is quiet for a second as he starts the transmission, bracing himself.]

My name is Steve Rogers. In my world, I'm also known as Captain America. Some of you might know me, but that's not what I want to talk about.

[Well, not about his work specifically. He does wants to talk about work.]

We're all here for different reasons and I'm not going to pry into anyone's business, but I think there are some of us who are used to defending people in our home worlds and if you are, I'd like to work with you. If you're from a world like mine, then this city is quieter than others. But that doesn't mean we don't need to look out for it. The wildlife and technical problems still need attention. I know I'm asking you for more time on top of the work we're already doing with the Perimeter Guard and official positions, but I'd like to make that extra effort. A lot of you are probably better suited to organizing this than I am. If you have projects going, I want to join you. I want us to share those ideas and work together to help the city.

[His posture gets subtly more stern, with his chin raising and his shoulders straight. This part may not just be a general appeal for teamwork.]

It's easy to overlook some problems when most of the big issues are under control. We get by well enough. It's a nice place. I'm not going to let anything put this place in danger. I'm going to be on guard, to make sure nothing gets out of hand. I'm sure this doesn't apply to everyone, but if you're interested in a little community service, maybe we can do that together. Thanks for listening.

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[livingsymbol]

I'm not the only one who can achieve decency, Pierce. We all make hard decisions. I know it's not ideal. Sometimes the options aren't what we want them to be, but we shouldn't be willing to sacrifice others, or we just tarnish the integrity of the cause we stand for.

Meet me, then.

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[peacemongering]

And this right here is the reason I was partially raised on Captain America comic books. You are an inspiration.

Are you certain that's wise?

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[livingsymbol]

An inspiration to destroy other people? Even the comic books never touted that.

No, I'm not. But that's why you'll do it.

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[peacemongering]

Please, Captain, I was eight years old, hardly being inspired to destroy.

I'm not known for making unwise decisions.

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[livingsymbol]

Then why? What happened?

You have nothing to lose. I want you to look me in the eye without pretending to be anyone else and I want us to talk.

Just talk. It's your field, Pierce.

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[peacemongering]

Vietnam.

Very well. Set the time and the venue, and I will come and speak with you.

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[livingsymbol]

I'm sorry.

[And he means it.]

Tomorrow. There's a diner near the housing building that's quiet in the early afternoon. Two o'clock.

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[peacemongering]

Appreciated but there's no need for apologies.

Very well. I hope they have good tea. I will meet you tomorrow.