july catch-all (open)!

[stevegrogers]

who: Steve Rogers and You. (OTA).
what: July catch-all.
when: All throughout July!
where: All over the place.
warnings: Mentions of sadness and feeling displaced. Will edit this as needed.



A. THE GREAT OUTDOORS.

[ There were a lot of reasons Steve preferred to be outdoors than inside but one of the main ones happened to be because he breathed easier. He felt less closed in and trapped, something that always brought back too many fouler memories. So, he can often be found hiking around and exploring everything possible. He can also be found camping and maybe even cloud watching. The latter reminding him of the simpler times of his childhood.

Plenty of nostalgia. ]

B. NEVER BACK DOWN.

[ With the gym being practically a second home, Steve can be found there often enough. Punching and kicking at the sandbags, running on the treadmills and sparring with anyone who feels up to the task. Maybe even a few secret yoga classes. But hey flexibility is important and hot yoga is something else. ]


C. NETWORK.

[ Given his past few years in the more modern era Steve knew of technology but generally preferred to not really use it, unless it had to do with art. He loved the drawing tablets and how he could make things appear 3D with the printer thing Tony set up for him before things went quickly downhill.

Always such troubling thoughts. Pushing it aside, he grabbed for the current device in his possession and with only a slight look of distaste, he fired it up to connect with the network. He needed to make an introduction and not isolate himself as much as he did the last time he wound up in some unknown place. ]

Is this -- okay, yes, it appears on and working. Hey there, I'm Steve Rogers and -- new here. [ Not at all awkward in the least bit. ] If anyone needs help with anything, I'd be happy to lend a hand. I can lift really heavy things. [ Seriously? ]

I'm looking for a couple of running partners. I can warn that I run really early but I'm gladly spring for breakfast afterwards.


D. WILDCARD.

[ catch steve exploring around and feel free to throw whatever scenarios my way. if anyone wants to discuss or wants a starter, catch me at snowflakecrowns.

a few possibilities - grocery shopping, watching films, early morning jogs, so not looking for danger, getting a drink. and so on. ]

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OMG how do I choose?! [A]

[bluechampion]

[Link hadn't been here very long, but it bothered him that he still hadn't gotten used to these new surroundings. Like Steve, he also preferred to be outside to the point that he was starting to not return to the commons at night to sleep.

Thanks to his exploring, Link was at least starting to learn the layout of the city and managed to find some nice spots like parks and gardens. He was still going out fully armed with his sword and shield, not wanting to be caught in a bad situation without them even though he knew it was unlikely as long as he stayed within the gate. Link was actually looking at the flora, wondering which ones could be used and which one couldn't when he came across a rather tall man laying down in the grass. Curious, Link approached.]

What are you doing?

[stevegrogers]

[ Tilting his gaze from the sky, he looked at the kid for a moment. A kid decked out in armor and a sword. Not very subtle with his level of unease with their new surroundings. Not that Steve could blame him when he still felt out of sorts but he tended to feel that way on a daily basis. Things never made sense for him and he doubted they ever would. Freezing and unfreezing tended to do that to a person.

Waving his hand towards the sky, he tipped his head back again. ]

Looking at the clouds. Something I used to do when I was a kid with my ma. She used to make up stories and it helped distract me when I was sick. [ He pointed at one cloud that looked kind of like a dragon. ] See, the cloud dragon? It might look like something different to you.

[bluechampion]

[Link glanced up at the clouds and tilted his head.]

It looks more like...

[He tilted his head the otherr way, as if it would help him gain a different perspective.]

...like a Lizalfos.

[He hesitated a bit. He was still getting used to the fact that different worlds meant different creatures.]

They're giant lizard monsters back where I'm from. Do you mind if sit here?

A

[littlemisskate]

[Kate is used to her environment changing and her perception of the world fluctuating. This place, the portal and her more recent realizations have all tested her perception and once again changed it. For better or worse, the sweet innocent girl she used to be is gone. In place of that young girl is someone wiser and stronger.

There were uncertainties there too. Things that she didn’t know and shadows that lingered against her skin and thoughts as if to haunt her movements. She tries her best to ignore it but some days she can’t. It’s those days that she finds herself wandering, placing one foot in front of the other to see where she might go.

She pauses when she spots Steve looking up at the clouds. She recognizes him, as much as she recognizes those she’s seen on Friendr. He’s another person, someone she doesn’t really know, who has found themselves here. Kate hesitates a moment before stepping closer.]

What are you looking at?

[Her chin tilts up towards the sky but she only sees clouds.]

[stevegrogers]

[ Things never stayed the same, no matter how much someone wanted them to and sometimes memories clouded over into something else. At times, looking back seemed sweeter in a way the memory might not have actually been. It's easier to put rose colored glasses on and believe things were once perfect even if in the moment they were anything but, especially when the present felt like a disaster. The whole what I wouldn't give to go back to a time things were simpler. But things were never so clear cut and not shaded in at certain spots here and there. Memories were just a fickle thing and Steve had plenty of his own.

Nearly a lifetimes worth and at other moments it felt like nothing at all. Almost, a blink of an eye and then nothing but darkness dripping with splatters of water. It oozed throughout his life and kept him continuously gasping for air. Eventually, it drove him outdoors, filling the wide open spaces with all the things he never dwelt with. The space gave him room to ignore everything other than the sound of his breathing in and out, in and out.

Looking over when someone approached, Steve gave a tiny smile. ]

When I was younger, my ma used to make up stories in the clouds. We'd see the different shapes and create something together. I was sick a lot as a kid and it always made me feel better. [ He pointed out a few clouds, motioning for her to come closer and sit. ] What do you see? Try to picture something beyond just the cloud.

[littlemisskate]

[Kate doesn't take her eye off the clouds when he spoke. His words paints a lovely picture in her mind and reminds her a bit of her own mother. Kate's mother died when she was young. Recently, she discovered that her father had a hand in it.

She catches his arm move in the corner of her gaze. Her gaze drops and she steps closer to take a seat at his side.

Kate props her arms on her knees before lifting her gaze back to the clouds.] That one looks a little like a bunny. [She points to a particularly fluffy cumulus cloud that's drifting slowly across the blue sky.]

I've never done this before. [She admits with a small smile.] My mom was sick a lot when I was a kid.

C. video | un: detdecker

[couldkillthedevil]

[It seems that this place brought in new people pretty regularly. The mention of running partners does catch her attention -- while she's been going to the gym often enough, her routine's been a bit disrupted ever since arriving in Riverview. Starting back up on her early morning jogs with a partner may be what she needs to help motivate her.

And maybe clear her head, too, which has been another issue altogether.]

If you're still looking for a running partner, I'd be interested. How early and often were you thinking?

video | un: s.rogers

[stevegrogers]

[ When it came to running, Steve enjoyed it for plenty of reasons but having the chance to clear his mind ranked at the top of the list. There were always so many thoughts going through his mind and things to unravel. The constant repetition of running made them channel a little easier. ]

I tend to like to go early but I can make an exception. Everyday I think.

[ Routines were vital to Steve and kept him from spiraling into darker things. He kept up the military-like focus and determination, despite all the years since he had been in the army. ]

[couldkillthedevil]

No, that's fine. Exceptions aren't necessary. I asked because I've got work in the mornings, so the earlier the better.

[It's not like she's military, but she's not opposed to waking up before dawn to get her workout in. If he's game, then all the better.]

C ) un: d.grayson | audio

[fingerstripes]

Whereabouts are you looking to run?

un: s.rogers | audio

[stevegrogers]

I wanted to try and find some nice trails? Do you know of any? Something scenic would be nice.

[fingerstripes]

There's a few spots by the inner fence, if you haven't seen it yet. Not a lot of risk as long as you stick to the path.

C; [ video ] @altin

[bringbackgold]

[ He likes to run in the mornings, but he has concerns regarding his job and energy to make sure that he is able to attend. ]

What time are you thinking? I run every morning already. No need to spring for breakfast.

[ video ] @s.rogers

[stevegrogers]

[ The earlier the better in Steve's eyes but he knew very few shared his sentiment on the matter. He couldn't understand why. ]

What time do you usually run in the morning?

[bringbackgold]

I try to by 7.

[ But he works as a DJ so he can have some late nights. It's not always possible. ]

Well, I do by 7.

D (here we go...)

[buildsomething]

[Steve had said he wanted to go exploring, so they were going exploring. Not that Tony didn't also want to get a better sense of this weird new place, but if left to himself, he likely would have just done a couple of aerial sweeps and called it a day. Still would, probably, just for his own peace of mind.

But Steve had specifically asked him for this, so Tony was going. They might have been still feeling out the issues between them, but Tony was at least going to put in the effort. Besides, maybe having something else to focus on would make things less awkward. Couldn't hurt, anyway.

He'd brought along one of his gauntlets in deference to any possible creepy-crawlies they might run into, but wearing the full armor just felt...wrong. Especially given the number of very large elephants they hadn't quite gotten around to addressing yet. Tony still makes a point of waving with his unarmored hand as he catches sight of a particular tall blond.]

Captain. Where to?

!!!!

[stevegrogers]

[ The unknown worried Steve most of all but he wouldn't let the irrational side win out and slip him into the paranoia he once experienced so strongly. There were plenty of things out of his control influence. A hard lesson for a soldier but one he needed to take to heart. Besides, there were others around to help if something happened and he trusted all of them. Even Tony, which the man probably didn't believe. He noticed all the looks he sent his way and they made the unease worse. It prickled underneath his skin as his stomach tied into the knots he learned to form as a kid. Since he couldn't always go outdoors back then he needed things to fill the time AND made him feel useful. Knowing how to tie knots did just that.

His ma never let him feel badly about his lot in life for too long. Oh, how he missed her terribly.

Standing with his arms folded against his chest, Steve stared out towards the fencing to the 'great behind', where other things existed. Terrible things, apparently, but Steve didn't really know what to believe anymore. Out of the corner of his eye, he noticed movement and turning on his heel brought Tony into his line of vision. A smile filled his face as he returned the wave.

They were still finding their way with one another but he had hope it would be okay. It had to be okay. Tony probably also failed to realize how important he was to him. ]

Thought we could just explore around this side of the fence. See what's around, try to get a feel for the layout of the place. Maybe later we can venture out there.

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[inebriety]

[Tony kept in shape not by sparring with various team members, but by spending a lot of money on personal trainers who helped keep him from looking like he did nothing but drink all day. He didn't have a personal trainer here, but there were still classes he could go to and it was important to keep up appearances. However he wasn't expecting to see anyone he knew here even if he wasn't embarrassed to be seen at a hot yoga class.

He'd had a short conversations with this Steve before and he had yet to get the memo that there was a new one in town so of course he'd take the spot next to the man.]

I'm beginning to wonder if it's just my Steve that's particularly prudish.

[stevegrogers]

[ Since he never expected to see anyone he knew, Steve didn't think much of the tightness of the yoga pants nor the steamy nature of the class in general. They were all there for the health benefits, after all, not to gawk and few seemed to care or know him in the first place. It felt like one of the biggest reliefs possible and one he never knew he needed.

It all ended when someone sat down next to him and he looked over to see who had happened over. The other Tony. The one he hadn't met yet of the trio and didn't really know much about. Apparently, the man enjoyed hot yoga, something his Tony would never entertain attempting.

Wait. How did hot yoga make him not prudish? Did he even want to BE not prudish? Okay, they all tended to sweat a lot but still.

Moving into a half moon pose, Steve looked over at Tony for a moment. ]

I'm beginning to wonder if it's just my Tony that's so wound up and tense all the time.

D!

[feelybug]

[The sustenance here is strange.

She is getting used to it, but Mantis still thinks it is strange. She is standing in the market now, staring at the brightly colored rows of the myriad fruits and vegetables that Mantis has never seen before. She has learned strawberry, and lemon, but there are so many more. She picks up one that is small, round, brown, and fuzzy, and another that is long, and yellow, and phallic.

The sheer number of choices is pretty overwhelming, and this is only the produce section.

She might be here awhile.]

[stevegrogers]

[ Back in his own time period and because of his own personal means, he never had too many options for food. Things were always very cut dry and he took what he could get, which usually meant a lot of sandwiches, boiled potatoes and soups when they were extra lucky. Nowadays, every option seemed to have dozens of others attached to it, creating a never-ending confusion of what to get and when.

There were seasons for certain things, after all.

Rolling his cart through the aisles, he paused when he noticed a similar lost look on someone's face by the produce. Without really thinking twice, he wheeled over there and grabbed for a bag of red apples. ]

Need any help? I couldn't help but notice you looked a little lost over here.

c. hope this is ok!

[ikols]

[ I can lift really heavy things. Well, then. What better way to introduce herself to the younger Rogers? For now, she keeps the horns off and appears much as she does every day, plain tee and jeans; a woman with bright green eyes and an odd accent like Norwegian and American met in a blender, but otherwise unremarkable. ]

If you're offering, I have some heavy lifting that you could oblige me with. [ It would save her having to use magic, at least. ] I have a business for which I recently bought some furniture and need a hand moving it in from the shop.

I can pay you in a free breakfast, if you like.

it is perfect!!

[stevegrogers]

[ Lopsided smile filling his face, Steve started nodding his head before she even finished speaking. Having a purpose mattered a lot to him and it would be really helpful to assist someone in moving. Even more so when it happened to do with a business. ]

I would be more than happy to! [ And because curiosity and all - ] What's the business? [ He noticed she didn't offer a name but decided to wait for her to give it rather than bring it up. Manners. ]

Sounds like a deal. Breakfast foods happen to be my favorite kind of foods. [ Waffles galore and just about everything else people tended to consider breakfast-related. ]

the great outdoors

[signifies]

[ Clark patrols less frequently these days. He doesn't want to be a shut-in, but his weekend hiking trips are enough excitement. Damian keeps Jon company when he can't, and Clark never has to worry about Jon getting into something genuinely terrifying.

He has another member of the family to worry about. Annora is growing, and she needs space in the forest to run and fly. Clark listens to her screech as she hops in the trees. She might have crossed Steve's path: a small, cat-shaped creature with leathery skin and four wings.

Clark himself is following about ten minutes behind. He stops in surprise, adjusting his backpack strap on his shoulder. ]

Steve?

[stevegrogers]

[ Pushing his pack up a little higher, Steve paused in his trek at the sight of a something darting in front of him. The creature didn't seem to pay him much mind so for the time being he decided to let it be. Besides, they were usually alerted of dangerous creatures and things beforehand. He didn't remember reading anything about a winged cat-like creature.

Turning around, Steve offered a smile. ]

Clark - hello - out to see the sights? [ He gave a tin pause, gesturing out towards where the creature darted off. ] Did you hear anything about any - creatures being around today?