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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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[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.

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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.

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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. ]

[debrief]

Not exactly.

[bettercallit]

Don't be a spoilsport, sir.

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Only when you deserve it.

[bettercallit]

Is it awful, sir? Always knowing best. [ He always does, though, especially where Clint is concerned. Someone needs to. ]

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It's a burden. [ He doesn't mind. ]

[bettercallit]

Want me to lift it? Thrusting fun upon you could have merits.

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I'm all right, thanks.

[bettercallit]

Remember me if you change your mind.

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You'll be the first to know.

[bettercallit]

Bumped to the top of the list.

[debrief]

Concerning this at least. [ Lips curling into a smile. ]

[bettercallit]

Not at the top for anything else? Coulson, I'm wounded.

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You have to work for it, Barton.