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[latenightfondue]

[ The video feed cuts in halfway through a conversation, Howard waving the thing around as he shifts from where he's obviously been working on something to go check the door. ]

Don't flap your cap, Barnes, I'm sure the thing ain't-- [ The sound of a door being rattled in its frame carries even if the device doesn't pick up the visual. ] --stuck.

[ This is Howard trying to brush off the fact he's clearly wrong. ]

Ah, must be a fault in the electrics, but it's never done that before.

[ He comes into view, now, a charming smile spread across the screen, Bucky visible a little further back and to his side. ]

If there's anyone in the area who can come help a couple'a fellas out, we'd appreciate it. [ And forgetting the device again, bending down to assess the situation. ] Can't get to the controls from in here, gonna have to wait it out, buddy.

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[yourbestguysgun]

I knew there was a reason why I hated technology. [ Pulling a face. ]

I had stuff to do today, Stark.

[latenightfondue]

It ain't the technology, pal - [ Look, he loves the stuff, he'll defend it with his last breath. ] - it's the idiot who didn't check all the possibly flaws out.

[ He looks up from where he's crouching, fighting a losing battle. ] What stuff?

[yourbestguysgun]

Stuff.

[ Spoilers: Nothing. Which is probably why he's here in the lab anyway, beyond trying to reconnect with his roots by picking fun at Howard. ]

[latenightfondue]

[ He makes a face, like what this stuff is can't be that important, and, besides, he should want to spend some time with his old pal Howard. ]

Well, I'm afraid y'ain't getting none of it done until we get this here sorted. Wanna be useful and assist me instead?

I MISREAD USEFUL AS BEAUTIFUL AND I WAS LIKE YES HOWARD, HE IS.

[yourbestguysgun]

[ Sigh. ]

Fine, but keep the creepy tech speak down to a minimum, okay? I have a headache.

HAHAHA. HE'D BE THE MOST BEAUTIFUL ASSISTANT HE'S HAD.

[latenightfondue]

Hey, now, it ain't creepy, you're just bitter 'cause you don't got the first clue what most of it means.

[ He waves an arm at the other side of the door as if he should know what that means. ]

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[verylast]

I believe it's a curse.

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[latenightfondue]

A curse, you say? [ There's rattle of the door, as if he's getting frustrated with it. ] I like your thinking, and I'm inclined to agree. There ain't nothing wrong with the door itself s'far as I can see.

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[verylast]

My TARDIS has locked both myself and the Master in a cupboard. And she wouldn't do that. She'd probably want exactly the opposite to happen.

So it must be.

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[latenightfondue]

The master, huh? What's he a master of? You're gonna have to show me this wonderful machine of yours one'a these days, too, Doc.

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[verylast]

Ah - well. It's just his name.

[ Though the Master would probably disagree. ]

You could pop round one day.

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[latenightfondue]

Right. Like you're just the Doctor, he's the Master. So he's one'a yours, huh? I need a title for a name, it's a smart move. Rememberable.

[ Never invite him over, Doctor, he'll be there all the time. ]

You know what, buddy, I'll take you up on that.

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[verylast]

N-not mine. [ What. ] Well, I mean yes, he's a Time Lord, like me. But he's not.

[ Breathing and then more excitable. ] Please do.

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[latenightfondue]

[ He's suspicious, confused, like he missed something important. ] Are you okay there, Doc? You sound kinda sound out of breath.

[ The most charming smile carries over. ] You get outta there, I'll get outta here, and we'll make something wonderful happen.

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[verylast]

No, no. I'm absolutely fine.

When the curse ends, please feel free to find me.

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[charring]

You guys, too?

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[latenightfondue]

I take it the curse got you, too, doll?

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[charring]

Yep. Packing for my stay at Rapunzels the night before my wedding. Got locked in the bedroom closet with Merlin.

[So, really. It could be worse.]

Bucky's being nice, right?