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[latenightfondue]

[ A solemn looking man with a serious expression appears on the screen, an impressive fountain in the distance behind him, and the sounds of rushing water carrying over the feed. He's wearing a white turtleneck jumper with a suede coat, brown hair looking flat and dark circles ring his eyes. ]

There goes the search for Cap. [ He sounds defeated, which rarely happens, but he says it with a sarcastic tone, masking the weight he carries with him for so far failing to find Steve in the wreckage.

He fiddles around with the device as he looks directly at it, now, rather than at the surroundings around him. ] So, anyone out there gonna fill me in on what the hell's goin' on 'round here or do I gotta figure it out for myself?

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[yourbestguysgun]

What, smilin'? [ Sarcastic now. ] It's when you lift the corner of your mouth up. An' I know you know how to use yours, buddy.

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[latenightfondue]

Whatever anyone told you, it ain't true. On second though, it probably is. [ And still with the curious staring. ] But you know what I'm talkin' about, pal, don't act dumb.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ Quit staring at him, okay? He will come over there. ]

You're gonna have to spell it out for me. We ain't all working on the same wavelength as you.

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[latenightfondue]

[ He can't help it, this is all too much, and he's fascinated. ]

You're tellin' me, it's a nightmare slowing down the pace so the rest of you can keep up. [ But that's not the point. ] You seriously saying you don't know what I'm talking about?

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[yourbestguysgun]

Jeez, have you been visiting the funny farm, Stark? [ Slowly. ] No, I do not know what the hell you're talkin' about.

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[latenightfondue]

Not recently, but that's a whole other story right there, buddy. [ Why is he not there in the flesh to poke? ] Might help if someone told me what the hell's going on.

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[yourbestguysgun]

Welcome to the city. You're gonna wanna ask someone who's not me to explain this crap, I barely get it myself.

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[latenightfondue]

There a way outta this place? You've got to know that much, even you ain't that dense.

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[yourbestguysgun]

Hey.

[ Bucky huffs out a little breath. ] Jesus, just, point your doohickey at the location, all right? I ain't trying to explain shit over this thing, don't like it.

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[latenightfondue]

Technology never was your thing. Under different circumstances, I'd admit that this thing is a nice piece.

[ He holds it out at a distance, doing stupid poses as he slowly turns around to show the surroundings. ]

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[yourbestguysgun]

Right, stay the hell there. I ain't comin' to find you if you wander off.

[ Bucky grabs his jacket, checks Crepe is sleeping, before he's out the door. ] So hey, what do you mean find Cap? Y'seemed pretty upset about somethin' there.

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[latenightfondue]

Can't make any promises there, pal. [ Especially with everything being so shiny and new.

Masking the truth with a unfaltering grin. ] Just a little game we play, don't give yourself a headache over it.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ You're not allowed to have games with Steve. >[ ] Uh huh. Well, he's here, so you don't have to get your tool belt in a twist.

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[latenightfondue]

[ Look, Howard never follows rules if he can help it. It's not his fault. ]

Steve's here, you say? [ Thoughtful pause. ] Interesting.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ He arches an eyebrow at his tone, his screen tilting as he walks. ]

He got here before me.

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[latenightfondue]

[ Holding his tongue on this one is proving hard, especially with how intriguing it all is. ]

You got anyone else stashed away here I should know about?

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ Tony? But that's not his place to say. ] You'll find out.

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[latenightfondue]

What d'you call this place?

[ He fails to look at the device, glancing around at the sights - they're not too shabby - and keeps an eye out for him. ]

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[yourbestguysgun]

The City. I don't know.

[ Bucky rounds a corner and et voila. Just flipping closed the device without even saying anything, making his way over. ] So, it's definitely you, huh?

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[latenightfondue]

The City, huh?

[ He's a whiz with the devices, closing it down quickly and tucking it away.

And with his hands empty, he's free to poke at will as he looks him up and down. ] Could ask you the same. And there's no one else this good looking, so who else's it gonna be?

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ WHY ARE YOU TOUCHING HIM? ] Hey, I ain't that kinda dame, lay off.

[ Shaking himself. ] If I weren't sure before, I am now. [ Sahara dry. ] Steve'll be overjoyed.

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[latenightfondue]

Knew you'd admit it one day, buddy. You gonna break the news or should I? [ But he fits in another poke or two before he finally stops, pretty sure he's solid. ]

Spoke to him while you were taking your sweet time getting here. These little beauties are handy, huh?

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[yourbestguysgun]

Fuck you. [ He doesn't have to be nice, does he? Steve's been avoiding him, so Bucky carefully sidesteps the landmine and just shrugs. ] I can never get the hang of 'em. Their sole purpose is fuckin' with my life.

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[latenightfondue]

Sure. Why not? You're a good looking guy. Name the time and place, and I'm all yours, sweetheart. [ Have yourself an infamous Stark wink, Bucky. ]

You got me for that. Maybe I'll help you out with it if you get me sorted here.

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[yourbestguysgun]

[ asdfghjkdls. No, Stark, no. ] You're not my type, buddy. I don't dig the facial hair.

[ Hands shoved in his pockets. ] But sure, whatever, crash course. C'mon, I need coffee an' I'll try t'answer your questions.