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[starspangled]

Looks like there's shortcuts now. Good to know, and I'm sure it makes my horse a lot happier.

[Because carrying around this big solid man for weeks isn't a graze in the pasture. Steve's reached a new destination though, with the help of a fairy ring or two. There's a lot of hustle and bustle behind him, the background so different from the rest of this world that it's obvious where he is. The effect is a lot like when he crashed through a wall and into the new and improved(?) Times Square.]

I think we were supposed to leave cakes for the fairies, except I didn't have any. I don't have much at all right now.

[His brow furrows at that. His plain white t-shirt is easy to see, and a glimpse of soft blue pants isn't impossible either. Yeah, he's been travelling from the other Court in his pajamas.

But at least he still has his shield.]

My name is Steve Rogers. I come from Earth, and I grew up in Brooklyn. I joined the Army, and I've been in a war before, so I thought I knew what I was signing up for when I came here. What I've found are people on both sides who really don't wanna fight. So I don't care if you're Seelie or Unseelie, if you're out there and you need help, I'll do whatever I can to help.

[To the absolute delight of travelling best buddy, no doubt. Steve starts to close his locket, before thinking of one last small detail.]

Oh, and for anyone who's been to the Station before, do you know where they sell shoes?

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[boutant]

Maybe leave them extra cakes next time?

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[starspangled]

Yeah, I could do that, if they don't mind the wait.

How's things been with you? Everything ok?

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[boutant]

I don't think they would. Not if they like cake that much.

[ She smiles a little, shaking her head. Always the worrier, Steve; at least she wasn't the one going traipsing across the countryside in pajamas. ]

Yeah, everything's fine.

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[starspangled]

[Something relaxes in his shoulders at that reassurance.]

That's good. I've been meaning to, you know.

[A gesture that goes nowhere. The words he's looking for are 'call you'.]

[overdraws]

[ Allison hesitates before responding, because she's trying not to laugh at the guy who came all this way without shoes. ] There's a couple shops that sell clothes that look like they came from not-fairy world, if that's what you're looking for?

[starspangled]

[It was really just a detail. To him, anyway.]

Really?

[He's hopeful at that, taking a second look around him.]

Any chance they'd take an IOU?

[He's good for it.]

[overdraws]

You'd have to ask? But.. if you need money, I can give you some. [ Allison's not gonna let some guy walk around without shoes. The fact he's kind of cute isn't a factor at all, nope, no way, no siree. ]

[starspangled]

Thanks.

[And he smiles a little at the offer, a little reminder of the kindness of strangers.]

But I think I'll be okay. I'm much closer to home than I was before.

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[smallshoes]

You sound like a knight. But they don't have knights in America, do they?

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[starspangled]

No knights. But I do know a guy who likes armor.

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[smallshoes]

He, um, collects it? We have a few suits at home...

[falls]

[ oh my god, steve, why are you even.

the biggest, heaviest sigh is given. just. so big. ]

Why are you giving a condensed version of your life just to offer help and ask for shoes, Steve?

[starspangled]

[Steve arches a brow at him, right before looking slightly amused.]

What, did you want me to give you an introduction too? Because I can always turn it back on.

[James Buchanan Barnes, goes by 'Bucky'. Likes dancing, science, and giving his best friend hell on long journeys.]

I just thought people might feel better about asking for help if they felt like they knew me.

[falls]

[ look. he deserves every bit of hell he got okay. you don't just interrupt a guy in the middle of an orgy and expect sunshine. ]

No. They don't need to know about me.

[ he doesn't bother saying he's yet to even address this network thing. he doesn't trust it. nevermind that he didn't really bother to learn how to use it until recently. ]

All you have to do is smile now and people bend over backwards to help you. Don't think you have to go through all that extra trouble.

[died_a_virgin]

I was at the station not too long ago, but I don't remember if they sell shoes at all.

[starspangled]

Someone told me that they did. I guess I'll just have to keep looking.

Did you go back to the castle?

[died_a_virgin]

Yes. It's a bit tricky when you can only travel at night, but we made it back.

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[digophelia]

[ It will take a very long time for Alice not to be leery offering help. It's bad enough the person who's offered her training happens to be a walking disaster. ]

Yes, Mr. Rogers, they do have shoes and many more garments.

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[starspangled]

[Not always a bad thing. He was part of a team that was sort of like that.]

Just Steve is fine. Now if they just have my size, I'll be all set. I'm not even picky about the color.

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[digophelia]

I don't see why not; there are plenty of tall men here already.

[zingers]

[ army, of course. steve looked tough. ]

[ peter's entire expression brightens, the right corner of his mouth upticking as he lifts his eyes, hopeful. ] You're gonna be at the station? I'll be there later this month, I think. [ he stops because "we should hang out" probably sounds even lamer out loud than in his head. ]

[ either way, after he has adventures with team hawthorne, he wants to investigate the tech at the station. ]

[starspangled]

[It's okay big Pete, he's got you covered.]

I don't know how long we're going to be here, but let me know when you show up. We'll catch up.

Does this mean you're giving up on the treehouse?

[zingers]

[ nodding enthusiastically. ] I will. [ then, he laughs. ] Well, I mean, if it's between you and the treehouse — actually, I might have to go with the treehouse.

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[parallels]

You've got your own horse?

[Yes, this is what interests her the most...]

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[starspangled]

Just borrowing one. I was told they were taken from the Seelie castle so I'm bringing them back.