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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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Oh, it's okay. It's an important topic to bring up- I mean people's lives were at stake. [He looks down at his shield again for a moment.] Maybe I got this gift for a reason after all.

Maybe so. [It did appear to be a sturdy shield, however light it was.] I simply hope you'll be careful, whatever it is that happens.

I'll try at least. [He knows how much trouble he can get into sometimes...] Sometimes can't keep my mouth shut.

[Steve, you can't expect to say things like that and not have her worry. She's rendered speechless for a second.]

I suppose you've managed to take care of yourself so far, one way or another...

[oops]

For twenty-four years now, haven't had a permanent injury yet. [He probably shouldn't mention the broken bones from the fights though.] Owe some of that to Bucky though.

That is a better record than mine, in both injury and time.

[Then again, she did kind of fight a ridiculously strong general twice, so that probably contributed.]

Edited (graaaghh stop using the same phrases self) 2014-02-02 16:13 (UTC)

[He seems surprised at the comment.] You're younger than me? You look older. [oh wait] Wait- uh not that you look old. Just that. You're very mature. And wise.

[That gets a laugh out of her.]

I wouldn't call myself wise by any stretch of the imagination. Perhaps I've simply traveled enough to give off that illusion. [There are those who probably thought she was naive for searching for Fratley for so long.]

But yes, I'm only twenty-one.

You're wise to me, Freya. Traveling around a lot can contribute to that, I think.

[Well, at least she's 21 and not younger than that.] Probably don't look much like my age either.

Thank you. But I'm certain you have plenty of wisdom, yourself.

[A short pause to ponder his remark.] I did not think you younger than me, if it helps.

Thought I was at least 21? I'll take that. [Better than being called a schoolboy or kid.]

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