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[withoutaworld]

So, um... I was just wondering, did anyone ever find Teddy Altman? He went missing after the storm, and I'm... Well, I'm a worrier. Can't help it. [ Shrug. ] Mostly looking for an update from his friends, but just in case anyone out there knows anything - I hope no one else's missing people who should be here too - ...or if Teddy's around and just hasn't posted on the consoles again yet...

Teddy, you out there? Hello, hello, come in, Hulkling... [ She smiles a little awkwardly and clears her throat. SO SHE GETS RIDICULOUS WHEN SHE'S WORRIED. Shut up. ]

Also, Tommy, I still owe you dinner. [ NOPE, NOT GETTING MORE AWKWARD. DEFINITELY NOT. ] Some time this week, maybe?

And while I'm here, um... Agent... Peg- Agent Carter. Can we talk? In person maybe? There's something you should probably... yeah. It's not an emergency or anything, and it's not about Steve - well, mostly - it's just... a thing. [ Oh geez the awkwardness is reaching peak levels ABORT POST ABORT. ]

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[crotcharrow]

Billy went to see the Emperor to find out. Turns out he's gone back home, the dick. [he huffs a little. Not butthurt about that, nope.

He's just going to focus on dinner.]

Dinner would be great. I seriously need to get out of this treehouse. Kate has me under house arrest.

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[withoutaworld]

Gone home? Just like that? Why would she...

[ Okay, interrogating the guy whose friend has gone missing: probably not the best plan. But seriously, WHAT THE HELL.

She huffs a sigh and tries to focus on something else. ]

Why're you under house arrest anyway?

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[crotcharrow]

[He bristles a little, giving a rough shrug.]

Don't ask me. You're guess is as good as mine.

[The next question though, he can answer.]

I kinda... [he rubs the back of his head] Burned out. But I'm totally okay.

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[controlledvariable]

[Steph's amusement at the apparent date being organized between Tommy and Rikki is overshadowed by the fact that Teddy isn't the only one missing.]

I think a few people went home recently. At least - I hope they did.

[she's not sure what the other options are, but she doesn't want to think too hard about it]

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[withoutaworld]

[ She frowns, drumming her fingers nervously against the edge of the console. ] How many? And were they...

[ She bites her lip. ] I'm not sure how to say this. Were they normalish people, or one of the hero-types we've got running around here?

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[controlledvariable]

One other, that I know of. [BUT TWO IS TWO TOO MANY.

And Steph has to think about how to answer that second question. Kara wasn't exactly subtle about the Supergirl thing, but Steph doesn't think she ever outright said it.

Plus then there'll be questions about Steph's connections to her, but...] The latter, I think.

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[myothertights]

[Totally not seeing Tommy's reply here.]

He's gone home.

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[withoutaworld]

I'm sorry. I mean. Good for him, I guess. And good to know people actually can get home from here. But I'm sorry he's not here for you.

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[myothertights]

No, I think it's better he's home than being stuck here. Back home we know what to do, so he's fine.

I just want to know how he got home.

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[sharpes]

What's it matter to you, anyway?

[GOSH.]

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[withoutaworld]

Because he's a friend? Because he's helped me out before and I owe him? Because there's only so many of us here and I care what happens to us? I don't know, pick one.

[ GOSH YOURSELF. ]

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[sharpes]

Somebody's a bleeding heart.

[... despite the derisive words, he tilts his head to one side.]

Sorry he's gone.

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[notahawkingbird]

[ She's scrolling through the network when she chances upon Rikki's video post and spies Brandon's reply.

And someday Kate will remember that it is always better to find context before knee-jerk reactions, but today is not that day. ]

She's expressing concern. For a friend.

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[shootingshields]

[Okay well now she's 99% sure the awkward Rikki's exhibited around her has to do with her more than Steve rather than just 75% sure.]

Of course. Did you have a particular place in mind?

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[withoutaworld]

Thanks. Um... my place? Or yours, if you want, I don't mind coming to meet you...

[wholenewstory]

[Cass gazes at her for a moment, concerned and a bit uncertain.] Need...to talk?

Or - distraction?

[withoutaworld]

[ Rikki smiles and shrugs a little helplessly. ] Either? Both? I don't know.

I guess he went home, which is... good. Great. But something just... doesn't feel right.

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[redjay]

Your friend alright?

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[withoutaworld]

I guess. Turns out he went home.

That's the story, anyway.

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[notahawkingbird]

You've already heard from the guys, but yeah. Teddy's gone back.
Also, lmao. Don't listen to Tommy. He exaggerates.
House arrest = I told him to get some food into him and to grab some shuteye. :)
-Kate

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[withoutaworld]

[ She laughs a little at that - it's a nice break from all the serious business and worrying about Teddy. ] Good to know. So I won't have to come stage a daring rescue or anything?

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[trainwrecked]

You all right?

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[withoutaworld]

Yeah! Yeah, I'm fine. Just... worried, you know? [ Even now that she's found out Teddy's gone home. ]

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[usavatar]

Rikki? Is everything all right?

[aka DID I SAY SOMETHING TO UPSET YOU?]

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[withoutaworld]

Yeah! Everything's fine, I just had to...

Actually, I need to tell you something. Now that, uh, Agent Carter knows, you should really... yeah. Can I come over?