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[wondie]

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[revlon]

It's not that I don't believe him when he says he's fine. But trying to spare me the worry is actually having the opposite effect.

[wondie]

( Diana isn't certain of who the stranger is speaking, yet the feeling is something she can relate to all too well. )

There's few things more frustrating than being protected from the truth.

Still, there's a chance he may not be ready to discuss it. It might be a matter of time.

As far as unprovoked advice from a stranger goes, anyway.

( because it is pretty clear this was meant for someone else. )

[revlon]

I understand that, of course. And I know it isn't a matter of trust; he obviously trusts me and I, him. But Steve and I have endured enough. And this is one more thing I know we can get past, if only he'd

[ ... and then the last message comes through, a little delayed. From a stranger? Peggy flicks to the username and pauses. This isn't Claire. ]

My apologies. I didn't mean to send that to you.

[wondie]

It seems these devices are not quite so secure as we thought.

That's... that's quite all right. Though I have to ask, Steve... Rogers? ( she think she'd know if her Steve had developed a unbreakable bond of trust with someone by the name Carter. )

[revlon]

Yes, that's correct. I'm Peggy Carter.

[wondie]

I thought so. I did not know he'd been taken.

I have a Steve of my own... it is a bit odd to need to clarify.

[revlon]

Trevor? I'm acquainted.

Captain Rogers was captured, but he's home now and recovering. Restless, and understandably so. You know him?

[wondie]

Yes, that's the one. God forbid another, we'll never keep them all straight.

I'm glad he's recovering, though I hate knowing how vast this attack spread. We met some months ago, when people were first waking from stasis. He reminded me of my Steve, so I thought he was worthy of trust. He has not failed me in that yet.

[revlon]

With both of them being captains, too. I suppose it's no surprise they've become friends as well.

I'm glad to hear it. He's one of the best men I know. But both of us don't do very well with needing help and after everything that's happened... I understand, but it's frustrating. But as you said, it may have to be a matter of time.

I apologise. You didn't sign up to offer advice on the matter.

[wondie]

No, not a surprise. It must be easy with so very much in common.

It is frustrating. I'm dealing with much the same, truth be told. It is difficult to keep my own advice.

No need. I wish there were more I could offer than wait and see.

[revlon]

[ They really have no idea just how much in common. ]

Are you coping with the aftermath of the past few weeks as well?

[wondie]

I am. I wasn't present for the worst of it, yet those close to me cannot quite say the same.

[revlon]

I had a lot of friends go missing, I understand. I helped lead the rescue team sent into the Institute.

[wondie]

Then you deserve my sincerest gratitude. Someone very important to me was held there.

I don't think I have thanks enough to give for your efforts, but if there is ever anything you need of me, you'd only need to ask.

[revlon]

Please, it's all right. I only did what anyone else would do.

Are they recovering well? It was — [ Horrifying in there. ] — quite an ordeal.

[wondie]

No, not anyone. I know that all too well.

( a couple wars of evidence and a hundred years watching humanity tells her that it is a particularly uncommon quality. )

Bodily, yes. Internally, it's harder to tell.

[revlon]

[ She's just been through the one, but it was enough to draw a similar conclusion. More so when she learned that the decades after her time were still peppered with more conflicts. (Hers was meant to be the last. But so was the Great War before it.)

But in her line of work, the men and women she served alongside — they all did it out of duty, love, honour. It couldn't be all bad. ]

Not very forthcoming either? I've been meaning to speak with the people who were taken, to try and get an idea of who captured them. But I wouldn't want to push anyone too much, too soon.

[wondie]

( no, not all bad. though the dark had overpowered the light for her for far too long. heartbreak that had kept her from looking for it might also have something to do with it. )

No. He's never been the forthcoming type, but it I hate feeling so powerless to help him.

I suspect if he knew anything about who was responsible, though, he'd have said so.

( Bruce is not at all inclined to talk about himself, but focusing on others? that he did well. )

[revlon]

Steve too. I don't think he'd try to keep that information a secret, not if the safety of others was at stake.

Which I'm afraid may still be the case.

[wondie]

You suspect these extremists will strike again?

( seems doubtful that they'd give up now — especially when so many had managed to flee. )

[revlon]

I don't think they got what they wanted. So unfortunately, yes.

[wondie]

What they want seems to be anarchy, and in this place, that does not seem difficult to achieve.

[revlon]

People are already angry and looking for a fight. It's not hard to tip them over the edge after that.

[wondie]

It's troubling, though, not unique among mankind.

( there always seemed to be another war in need of fighting. El Nysa is not new to that mindset. )

[revlon]

How do you mean?