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[He considered making this a voice or a text entry on the network for the sake of avoiding... well, people - but ultimately that would raise more questions with those who know him. Civilian clothes, calm demeanor, utterly meaningless political smile.]

I hope you're all faring all right with the changes in our environment and the requirements that puts on its population. I'm used to rationing, but I understand that it's probably and adjustment for those of you that are not.

Peggy and I had an idea about that - we wanted to see if there was any interest in a communal pot luck, periodic until things normalize.

Additionally, we wanted to see what people thought of a resource pool of food and nonperishables held in the... should I just call it a community center? That's how we'd like the space to serve during peacetime.

Um. [A small laugh.] Sorry, I lost my train of thought. As I was saying, we'd like to work on what amounts to a food bank for the duration of the rationing and possibly longer, if it proves useful and necessary. Donations are of course encouraged, particularly from those whose enterprises are not as effected by the restrictions currently in place.

[The empty warmth briefly dissipates, leaving Steve militant all out of proportion to what he says next.] To pre-empt those who think it's naive, ill-advised, et cetera, we would be monitoring the intake and distribution of goods to ensure that no single party exploits the generosity of contributors. I think as a charitable model it's a good one.

[He clears his throat and settles back in his chair.]

I'm not much good with plants, but if we could get space on the roof of the building, it might do some good to have a garden up there as well.

[100% JARVIS-assisted encryption to Evandau]

Sir. I would like to discuss, in person and at your earliest convenience, a potential threat to the safety of the Foreigner population. And also inquire after the well-being of Miss Namorita Prentiss, who you have in custody.

[ACTION FOR PEGGY]

[Done. He switches off the console and tilts his head back, inspecting the ceiling of the apartment with one of those vague and pointless realizations regarding how few people ever look up.

He scrubs his face with both hands and gets up, going to the kitchen to wet a cloth and press it against his face, then neck, mentally reciting passages from the books he'd read before Keeliai and snatches of songs to try and keep his thoughts from going back to the lab Natasha described and its contents. It doesn't work especially well.]

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It's better if you don't, I think. You never know what could happen next around here. [He's comfortable enough with Steph to let himself relax, though he's still forcing calm on himself - he only looks a little more tired.] That would be helpful. If you know anything about plants, or know someone who does - about the only thing I was good for in the Victory Gardens was pulling weeds and watering things.

I will if it's necessary. [As simple as that, even if she's hoping it doesn't come to it.]

I'm not much of a gardener myself, but I'll see what I can do. [a beat] I dont know how succesful it'll be, if the kedan are having trouble growing things.

[People who would be useful: Ivy.]

But unlike the kedan, we have the experience and powers of multiple universes at our disposal - and if it works for us, it can potentially be implemented on a larger scale.

[She just shrugs, normally she'd be a little more upbeat, but the rationing has sucked away most of her positivity.]

Hopefully we can find something that works.

Hey. [No matter how tired he is, how tense, he'll always make the time and take the energy for her.] We will find something. We're the good guys, right? Helping is kind of our bag.

[He gets a smile, because, well, Steve. And she makes an effort to be a little more positive, for his sake.] "Kind of"? I think you're underestimating us.

There we go. [Yeah, it's clear that the positivity is mostly a show on both ends, but sometimes you fake it until it's true.] Do you want to come stay with Peggy and me for a bit?

[He doesn't even have to ask Peggy for consent to know she'd be all right with it.]

[The smile grows a little warmer, with the shared awareness that it's all a bit fake, but at least they're faking it together.]

It's okay, I'm sure you guys will be plenty busy without an extra person around the house. [And she has the Bats, even if these days she considers Steve and Peggy to be as much family as the others are.]

You're not an extra person. [She's Steph.]

I'm not sure if I should be insulted, Captain. [gently teasing; are you saying she's not a person, Steve?]

[He raises an eyebrow.] If you're insulted to be a member of our household, I suppose.

[No, he's never going to stop making sure she knows she has a home with open arms.]

[She pouts a little. Way to ruin her fun.]

If you keep saying things like that you're going to make me have feelings, it'll be embarrassing for everyone.

[But it's nice to stop worrying for a little while.]

[That startles a real, albeit brief, laugh out of him.]

Well I'd hate to make you have feelings.

[And her smile in return is genuine.]

It's for the best, really, no one needs to see that.

[Nevermind that she climbed in his bedroom window one night for a group hug and to kind of cry all over his girlfriend.]

[He would give you a noogie or something in person rn Steph.]

Thanks.

And I mean it. If you want to come stay with us for a while, you're welcome to.

[Excuse you noogies are not allowed]

I'll keep it in mind. [Which could be a sort of dismissal, but she means it.] Thanks, Steve.

[best adopted big bro]

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