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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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[latenightfondue]

Tempting as that offer is, sweetheart, I'd best not. [ There's a pause, and then his tone is very suggestive. ] But if you're available later...

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[charring]

I work until eight. After that, though? Maybe.

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[latenightfondue]

Only a maybe, huh? Gotta say, it beats getting slapped. You got a name there, beautiful?

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[charring]

[Oh, ffff. More blushing and even a small smile. Howard, why? Stop that!]

Charlie. Short for Charlene but...ugh. I highly prefer Charlie.

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[latenightfondue]

[ But he's loving the reactions. ]

Lena it is. Just outta curiosity, you got yourself a significant other? [ Because the slaps aren't as fun as they look, not that he won't try anyway. ]

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[charring]

Lena. Huh. Lena works. I like that one.

[It will be a good alias when she gets out of here, Howard. You rock. His next question gets a look of uncertainty.]

I'm actually not sure, if you'll believe it.

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[latenightfondue]

Glad to hear it.

[ He looks amused, a thick eyebrow raising up. ] Not gonna lie, I find it hard to believe. Might help if you elaborate.

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[charring]

Just a guy I've been spending time with. I'm not sure what's going on with it. There's really not a whole lot to explain.

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[latenightfondue]

The guy got a name? Out of interest. And no offence, but if he's anything like me, it ain't easy figuring out you da - ladies - more often than not.

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[charring]

Tony but...don't worry about it. It's...I don't think it's anything hugely serious. Or...at all serious. Which probably sounds really wrong.

[She facepalms. Words; how does she them? Charlie ...or...rather...Lena can't do serious. Those are Big Emotions and she doesn't like Big Emotions because of the connection to her ability.]

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[latenightfondue]

The last thing y'want is serious, darling, trust me on that. Always too much expected. More trouble than it's worth. And if he ain't too interested, this Tony guy, then it's not a complete loss.