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[starspangled]

[The back of a giant turtle probably is the strangest place he's ever been. There's some close seconds - like the bottom of the ocean for a few decades, or riding a chunk of a flying city that's threatening to come crashing down.

Speaking of:]

Natasha? Do you copy?

[His breath comes out in a frosty little cloud. He remembers the air getting thinner, but not this cold. The last thing Steve remembers at all was talking to her, so if he's lucky, maybe she's here too.

But it's not the first time that he's felt like he's alone in a world that's not his own. With or without a response, Steve will carry on.]

My name is Steve Rogers. I was hoping that other members of my team might be out there. From what I've been told since my arrival, I understand that there was a war here not so long ago. I was wondering if anyone had more information about that. Maybe something that wasn't included?

[Because if there's one thing he's learned, it's that there's always a little more to the story. Steve looks down at something, that little crease forming in his forehead.]

Someone once gave me some advice about starting over. I'm not sure this is what she meant by that, but I'll do my best while I'm here. So I'll be happy to talk to anyone who needs help. If anyone else has suggestions on how to stay busy here, I'll listen to those too.

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[starspangled]

You got me there.

[Steve laughs softly.]

Sounds like a fair guy. Maybe I'll check it out. It's a little chilly for camping.

[edgeoftheknife]

[Erskine laughs as well]

If it comes to that, let me know. I'm running a shelter in the Earth Sector and we have free beds available. It's more for the kedan, but I'd rather not see Foreigners sleeping in the gutters.

[starspangled]

I'm sure I'll be fine. But it sounds like a good thing that you're doing, helping out since we are guests here.

[edgeoftheknife]

Trying, at least. If you ever find yourself with a spare afternoon or two, I could use volunteers around the place. And the offer still stands about the bed.

Anyway, it's been a pleasure to meet you... Steve, was it?

[starspangled]

Don't be surprised if you see me. I don't plan on using this as an excuse for R and R.

That's right. I don't think I caught your name.

[edgeoftheknife]

Some of us needed the R and R, believe me. I certainly won't turn down another pair of hands, though.

Erskine Ravel. Pleasure to meet you, Steve.

[starspangled]

[Erskine. Now there's a name he hasn't heard in awhile. He slips into a millisecond of nostalgia before smiling again.]

The pleasure's mine. I hope I can help.