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[debrief]

[ Coulson is standing in line. He's wearing a suit as usual and he's looking as cool, calm and collected as usual.

— that is, if you ignore the smile that shows a considerable amount of enthusiasm. Enthusiasm far greater than he usually slips, and equal amounts of excitement. ]

And I heard they have action figures. And trading cards. Original, mint or near mint.

[ A shadow crosses over his face. ] I need to replace some of mine.



[ ooc; SO uhm i could not resist the chance to have Coulson betray how much of a fanboy he is? buuuut the thing is, I must write my thesis and also there's a BBQ and just generally, y'know, life so I might not be around much today? Tags will come, but they might not be immediate or fast ;; my apologies. ]

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[bettercallit]

This line is long, you should kill time by telling me about it.

[debrief]

Why the fascination with me as a baby?

[bettercallit]

Tell me about later on. [ Shrugging, he's not even trying to be subtle. ]

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I used to have a bunny.

[bettercallit]

A bunny. You know what? I can see that. [ And the longer he imagines it, the bigger his smile gets. ] You like animals? Fury's a beast, he doesn't count.

[debrief]

Yeah, I do. I always wanted a dog, though, but like I told you. My mom's allergic.

[bettercallit]

Wishes do come true.

Closest I got to a dog as a kid was in the circus. Little yappy thing, did the weirdest tricks.

[debrief]

Don't go teaching Fury any weird tricks.

[bettercallit]

You're always one step ahead.

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That's my job.

[bettercallit]

Did you ever consider doing something else?

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I could've stayed in the army.

[bettercallit]

You would never've met Rogers in the army. [ He bites his tongue on the part where he's glad he opted out. ]

[debrief]

I know. But even without Steve, I'm glad I joined SHIELD.

[bettercallit]

You're at the top, you can afford to be. [ But he's smiling, knows what he's leaning towards. ]

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I wasn't always.

[bettercallit]

Everyone starts somewhere, but only the best work to the top.

[debrief]

Something like that.

[bettercallit]

I don't envy your position up there. [ He's seen the secrets weigh heavy on some agents, buckling beneath them. ] Besides, I've got a nest.

[debrief]

That you do. [ Smiling a little. ]

[bettercallit]

You ever need to hide out? You'll know where to find me. [ Because he usually does.

Clint shuffles down the line with him, but they don't seem to be getting anywhere. ] If I create a distraction, do you think it'd get us any closer to the front?

[debrief]

I know.

[ Frowning slightly, putting a hand on Clint's arm. ] We're not doing that, Clint.

[bettercallit]

[ Quickly glancing down at the hand on his arm, Clint sighs and relaxes beneath it. ] Fine, we'll do this the long way. [ But he wants to see the face of a man who has Captain America cards. ]

[debrief]

The fair way, Clint.

[bettercallit]

Fair, that's what I said. [ Innocent face. ]