002 ✪ [Video -- thoroughly accidental video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

[Coulson is staring intently at the computer screen. Very intently. In fact, this may be the most serious that he's ever looked -- which is saying something. The man doesn't do much that isn't serious.]

Almost...

[The word is muttered to himself, brow furrowed.] Just about... There!

[And now, seriousness is replaced with absolute triumph. A kid who just got exactly what he asked for from Santa. Fiddling and a sheet prints. It's an order confirmation, straight off of eBay, winning bid. As he holds it up to the light read it's quite visible: Complete series: Captain America trading cards, original printing, near mint condition.

There's a bit of a grin starting on his face as he suddenly realizes he's sharing this. The expression fades entirely, and he pauses.]

...this is research. [And then he hurries to turn the video off.]

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[tenminutes]

[ OKAY. Yuri doesn't know you, but she does know Steve, and you have trading cards and that just isn't fair. But wait. This man's logic... it doesn't make sense to her. She just asked Steve to get her a comic book. So have a confused looking magenta-haired girl. ]

Why didn't you just get him to put some aside for you?

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[notmyfirstrodeo]

[...ahem. Give him a second here.]

I couldn't trouble Captain Rogers for that. [Oh and also? ALSO. ...he doesn't want him to know he's his biggest fan ever, all right? Except apparently too late for that.]

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[denies]

[ oh, hey, it's that guy she spoke to before and-- ... Captain.. America.. trading cards.. give her a moment to just blink and try to gather her lineface again after the surprise, because what. ]

'Research'?

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[notmyfirstrodeo]

Research. [That's his flimsy and not very believable story and he's sticking to it.]

About Captain America. Which is,,, important research.

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[pikapikapikarin]

What hero is that, can I ask? [Yayoi had noticed that the person on the front was of a suited man in American colors. So naturally she was trying to get a better look.]

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[notmyfirstrodeo]

Captain America. [...he'll even turn the printout so the images of the cards are more visible. Because everyone should know Captain America ok?]

...he's the best really. A real war hero.

[baaaaseball]

Ahaha! I can't remember the last time I bought cards like these.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

They're hard to track down, in good condition.

[Wait. He means.] What cards were you buying?

[piercethecharts]

Well isn't that just precious! Does Steve know?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

[...damn it.] It's not precious. It's... research.

No. Steve doesn't know. ...there's no reason for Steve to know. Yet. [Until someday he can ask for autographs. Pardon Coulson while he chinhands on the inside at this idea. BUT ONLY ON THE INSIDE.]

[yumadbro]

Research?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

That's right. Research. Primary source material and everything.

[makewayforroze]

Who are on them?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Captain America. If you've never heard of him, I can explain a little.

[mightletyouknowme]

He has cards now?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Of course he has cards. He's Captain America.

[wormhole]

Research, huh? Darcy is going to have a field day with this one.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Research. [Craaaaaaaaaap.] I can't imagine why Ms. Lewis would be interested.

I'm just looking into historical paraphernalia. [Of his herooooo]

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[sexbastian]

Aren't you an adorable fanboy, Mr. [Sebastian smiles.] Steve will be happy to know that he has such devoted followers.

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[notmyfirstrodeo]

...fanboy? [He's not a fanboy! He's totally a fanboy.]

It's not entirely like that! I just happen to admire Captain Rogers's dedication and contributions during the war.

[trickstering]

He became that famous over dancing routines?

[Midgard must have really low standards for heroes, wow.]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Dancing? No, not at all. Captain Rogers and his unit were famously responsible for major victories in the war effort. He saved a lot of lives!

[And he's awesome. God, Loki.]

[likethetragedy]

[Wow this is precious.] Congratulations. [A second later.] On your research.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

[Glee.] Thanks! [Ahem. Less glee.] Thanks. Sort of hit or miss with eBay, after all.

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[6collegecredits]

[Oh.

Oh the joy that is filling Darcy's soul right now. Her face is glowing with it. Well joy, and just a little bit of mischief.]

Soooooo. You're a fan of the Captain?

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[notmyfirstrodeo]

[...don't look so gleeful, Darcy. It's unsettling.]

...I admire his work ethic.

[papshooshing]

RESEARCH MY NUBS.
WHAT A FUCKING NERD.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Not sure what your nubs have to do with it.

[godofabs]

Should Steve Rogers be concerned?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

No, of course not. Why would he need to be concerned?

I hope it's not too late to comment (I just had to after seeing avengers last night)

[whitechocolate]

You won that? Oh my god, I'm so jealous. [You're not the only Captain America fanboy, Coulson.]

hahaha never too late! <3

[notmyfirstrodeo]

You're a fan of the Captain too? [Reeeaaaally?]