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[joiedeviolet]

Okay, I get that if you're under eighteen, you get a check every month from the City. That's good, but I'd feel better if I worked for my money. I've been waiting tables which is... okay, but we eat out a lot and all the ramen is starting to rack up. I could use a second job if anybody is hiring. I'm very athletic and can do a decent amount of lifting and other manual labor so if you know somebody who knows somebody who needs somebody, let me know?

Or if they need security. I'll do security too. [Going from superhero to toy cop. Epic downgrade, Katherine.]


[Private to the Avengers, Coulson, Neil, and Todd.]

From what I understand is that Billy's at home now, so it's best you try not to ask Teddy about him today. Or how Teddy's doing himself. He's pretty down about it, understandably.

[A pause.]

Don't tell him I told you this.

Comments

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

Oh, poor Teddy.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

Yeah, it sucks. Are we sure people go home when they leave here because I think it would make him feel a lot better to be sure Billy was home and not floating around in another alternate universe.

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

As far as I know, as long as they've got a home to go to, that's where they go. I'm sure Billy's all right.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

I hope so. I still don't trust this place. [Kate's going to worry just as much as Teddy now.]

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

Most people don't. But really-- I'm sure he's all right. He's come and gone so many times now, he must be.

...It means I'm on my own again at the bookstore, unless he comes back.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

How many times? I don't think he remembered being here. Same with me. What happened that we forgot?

Do you need help? I mean, if you're hiring, I can help. Even if you're not, I can still do something part time.

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

Plenty happened, I guess. It's hard to explain. You were some of the first people I met here.

It's not the most exciting job and I can't afford to pay that much, but it's something-- if you want it. I'd be happy to give you some hours.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

I'm sorry that I still don't remember that. I wish I could.

I don't need exciting. [Yes, she does, but she doesn't feel like she has the right to be picky.] It's probably better than only waiting tables.

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

It's all right-- it's, well, part of the City. Sometimes people remember, sometimes they don't. If there's anything you want to know about-- anything specific-- I'll try to remember.

Well, I'd be happy to do what I can, then. It'll be nice to have someone else around.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

I don't know about anything specific... I mean, other than was I different? [Possibly a Skrull?]

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

I don't think you were any different. You've always been nice. You bought me a hamburger the day I got here, and borrowed one of Billy's shirts for me.

[Private]

[joiedeviolet]

Yeah, that definitely sounds like me. I probably have to buy you another one.

[Private]

[had_not_lived]

I'm up for it any time.