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[This is the first time that Steve is making a video like this to everyone, but he has used this feature when talking to others on this network at least. So, he doesn't look too awkward as he talks into it.]

Know that this is a bit late, but wanted to thank the people who gave me these items for Christmas. [He shows a rather famous red, white and blue circular shield and a Captain America costume that was used during the USO tours.]

It's real thoughtful of you. [He smiles a little, completely honest in his words.] However, the outfit is a bit too uh- big for me. Couldn't get it on without drowning in it, to be honest. So I'm wondering if anyone wants it, don't have much of a use for it myself and I wouldn't want it to go to waste.

[He looks down at the shield for a moment, feeling somewhat attached to it despite himself.] I'm keepin' the shield though, never know when something like this could come in handy...

[ooc: Feel free to fourth wall him or point out that those are Captain America stuff. Tony has already spilled the beans about it.]

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Sure. I make the rules, though, same as you do with the shield.

Did I mention no explosives?

I'm glad to hear that. [That he hadn't gotten sick this winter, at least.] At the very least, I'd be glad to help you stave off the particular sickness of this world if you ever need it.

You were born with an identity already? [He looks a little confused. Was she born with a secret name or chosen as a hero already? Steve just hopes that he's not being too nosy.]

Even if it's small scale, it's still something difficult. But I hope so as well, just gonna try my best to help out there too. [He hopes that Bucky is okay too. His best friend out in the battlefield and Steve feels that he should be there as well.]

Sounds fair to me.

No explosives. [Maybe the park isn't a good idea, since things can catch on fire... but they'll be careful. Hopefully.]

I'd be happy to help you as well. [He wonders if Freya's physiology reacts differently to the common cold and stuff, but he doesn't ask about it.] But how have you been?

"Well...I was born on Mars. And most of what I can do isn't all that out of the ordinary, compared to Earth."

[She looks down at her fingers for a moment, glancing over the green skin as she considers her abilities.]

"Though I train as much as I can, so I can be good at using them. I guess it's just different, when I'm being a normal Earth-girl and not using any of my powers."

[Seriously, how do people manage to communicate easily WITHOUT telepathy? It's still confusing for her and going by this conversation, she's sure she still hasn't gotten it right.]

I've been relatively well, considering. The holiday was enjoyable, but the incident with the snowmen was a bit startling, to say the least.

[It had been a good way to see if her skills were rusty, but she didn't like the thought that it had put innocents in danger. Speaking of...]

I hope you had the fortune to have missed them.

[Believe in yourself, Steve. ~~Tony sure doesn't.~~]

Kinda neat. [Tony makes a face like even saying the words is painful.] My dad must have been really drunk when he gave that to you. Had to have been. [~~When wasn't he drunk?~~]

[He can only imagine how different it is on Mars. And having powers is apparently the normal there, which speaks for itself how different things are.]

How has it been- um, adapting to be a normal Earth-girl? Hope people don't give you a hard time about it... [Not that Steve's the best in talking to people either at times.]

I missed them, guess that was luck on my part. Wish I could've done something to help though. [Fighting snowmen definitely sounded a bit strange though.] Was everyone okay?

Not as far as I'm aware. If there were any injuries, they were likely minor. Most of those who cannot fight must have fled to a safe place, thankfully.

[She was certainly glad to hear Steve hadn't encountered them. Even though he'd said he intended to be a soldier, she wondered if he would have been able to handle such monsters.]

[Howard Stark gave him this shield? He's a little surprised, but it sorta makes sense if he knows Tony in the future.] Look, I know that I'm not the best with describin' these things, but if I can use it well, that's all that matters.

"A few bumps, but I've been learning! There's been some rough spots,"

[That still feel a little awkward to think back on. It helps that the teammate she has in Saeng Seong is used to the whole telepathy thing now, of course.]

"But I like being on Earth, and being with other people from Earth. It...It's nice. Really nice."

[And a MASSIVE improvement from Mars.]

Sometimes it just takes the right person to turn the tide. What part do you want to play?

I'm sure you already know how enthusiastic Alfred can be, but when it comes to his national pride he is- well- how should I say it? An unstoppable force? If he feels it is called for he would paint his entire body red white and blue.

That's a relief to hear... [Even if he couldn't help out, Steve's glad that no one was gravely hurt.] I wonder how they became alive though.

I think everyone experiences a few rough spots when getting used to these, martian or not.

[Steve was beaten up a lot because he couldn't keep his mouth shut when he could have. But he always had trouble with that.]

But I'm glad to hear it. Us earthlings are being at least a little accommodating.

I'm planning on joining as a soldier. A lot of guys are risking their lives out there, so I wanna do the same. [There are definitely other jobs he could have done that are important, but Steve just wants to do this.] Maybe I can help protect them and have their back.

You think he'd want this costume then? Has the right colors and it will probably fit him better. The cowl has an A on it too. [Steve no don't encourage this.]

I could not say. Perhaps there are others seeking out the reason for it. It likely has something to do with the black stones that acted as their cores...

"More than a little accommodating!"

[She's being outspoken, M'gann knows...But she can't help getting vocal about this. At least it's an excitable, enthusiastic outburst, though.]

"I've gotten to learn so much about Earth since arriving; school, and cheerleading, and cooking, and even some shopping! I- Like I said, I like Earth."

[Remembering herself, she also glances around at her surroundings off screen.]

"Or someplace close to Earth."

It sounds like...you'd make an excellent soldier. Hearing that, anyone should be happy to fight side-by-side with you.

Black stones? So some sort of technology or magic? [He hasn't heard of black stones making snowmen become alive to say the least.]

Ahaha! [He laughs uneasily. The answer is obvious really.] Yes I'm sure he'd wear it with great pride.

But don't feel pressured to pass it on to him. If this was what you received from home I would think it's meant for you more than anybody else. -Even mister stars and stripes himself.

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