video (un: s.rogers)

[starspangled]

[it's steve's first time on the network, though anyone who's met the other steve might need a second glance. he's sitting on his bed, a box of cookies on one side, and a familiar shield propped up against his knee.]

So I guess I'm not one of the new kids anymore. [there's new names, new faces - some familiar ones too.] For anyone who just got here, it's okay if you feel a little bit overwhelmed. I woke up once before and the world had changed, so I guess I might've been a little more prepared for it than most. My advice is to keep busy if you can - they say action is the antidote to despair. Find your friends too, or make new ones. There's no shortage of good people here.

[that's not his cue, but might as well make his introduction here.]

My name's Steve Rogers - the other one. If I can lend a hand with something, if you need an escort beyond the fences, just say the word. [steve glances down, gripping the edge of his shield for a moment.] Someone must've gone through some trouble to get this back to me. I figure I owe it to them to put it to good use.

Now, if it's the cookies you're asking about... [steve sighs, like that requires a little more consideration.] They're really good, but my ma did teach me to share. I bet I could get some more, maybe even some homemade ones.

[that little smirk has 'right, sam?' written all over it.]

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[livingsymbol]

I guess it is strange. But sharing a name doesn't mean we're obligated to be the same person.

[It's not that easy and he knows it, but he's trying, in his way, to spare Steve that awkward feeling.]

Would it be easier if I used a different name?

[starspangled]

I don't think either one of us would wish that on the other.

[still, if steve had to be compared to someone, he thinks he could do a lot worse.]

You don't have to do that. We can work it out as we go along.

[livingsymbol]

[Wow. Steve looks surprised by that answer, then sad. Maybe because the other Steve doesn't know how right he is. But it does get a smile out of him anyway.]

You sure about that? I'd hate to make things too confusing for you.

[Okay, yes, he's going to give him a hard time. Just a little bit.]

[starspangled]

It's fine. I'll write something that only I would know on my underwear, that should help.

[livingsymbol]

Write yourself reminders? "My name is Steve Rogers. But not that other one. That guy isn't nearly as good looking." Something like that.

[starspangled]

Now who's comparing?

[livingsymbol]

Just trying to offer my assistance. I thought you might like the suggestion.

[Because it's a compliment, you see.]