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.]

Comments

[notmyfirstrodeo]

I see. We don't always have that good fortune. And our lives are a bit limited anyway. Putting stories and memories into tangible form ensures they're preserved for generations to come.

I wasn't even born when Captain Rogers was fighting in the war, but I grew up with the comic books and the trading cards and the action figures and the stories.

Re: [video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

I imagine there are quite a few people who'd be pretty jealous of that opportunity, Ms. Lewis. [He's one of them.]

[wormhole]

Of course, of course. I'm sure he'd be happy to.

You should let him know when your birthday is. I hear someone on here got a card.

[video]

[6collegecredits]

Oh? Like who?

video

[tenminutes]

You're going to let being busy prevent you from taking five minutes out of your time to meet your ~childhood hero~? [ Tildes just for you. ] I think half of the population of-- I'm assuming America since Captain America's your hero-- would want to punch you right about now. [ Though her motivation is mostly that she just wants an excuse to go bother Steve. ]

Of course! The details of the third mission type are, as of right now, available only to the highest ranking members of the DDD so I can't give you details. Especially since you're not even a member at all.

[video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Countless individuals who grew up with Captain Rogers as a hero and role model in the past half century or so.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

...really? [Don't mind the eager little tone right there.]

Well. In all honesty, it's been an honor just having the opportunity to speak with him over the network.

[video]

[6collegecredits]

Soooooo...people like you?

video

[notmyfirstrodeo]

For the moment, yes. I hope to meet him in person someday in the near future, but for the moment... [He's trying to ignore the childhood hero thing. Trying trying trying.]

I see. How exactly do you go about recruiting members for this organization?

[video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Yes. People like me. In particular, yes, me.

[wormhole]

Really. [ You're so funny ]

Don't want to overdue it?

[notmyfirstrodeo]

My goal would be not to frighten the man off, yes.

video

[tenminutes]

What about in the middle of the day when he's not particularly busy with something? [ :| Seeing Steve get all adorable over being flattered is something she wants to see. It doesn't really work properly when she does it, he knows she's just trying to screw with him. ]

What are your qualifications? If you've got any specific skill sets, those will be helpful too. Also a name, and I'll need to discuss it with the other members of the SSS.

[ Or she'll just decide if she likes him or not. It's really not hard, you just have to have a fighting spirit. ]

[wormhole]

Don't think a guy like that gets scared off that easily.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Don't think so? He seems the affably humble sort. I'm not sure how he feels about his, well, celebrity.

[video]

[6collegecredits]

[taking a deep breath and just soaking this moment in.]

Hm. Today was a good day. Yes. A very good day.

video

[notmyfirstrodeo]

Sometime, yes. I'd enjoy meeting Captain Rogers in person.

[And try not to gush all over him. Try being the operative word.]

Qualifications? I have several special skill sets. I'm an agent with SHIELD. As for a name, it's Coulson.

[wormhole]

I think he's shy about it but is really nice to fans from what I could tell.

[video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

[...that's it, Darcy. He's calling in a favor and getting one of his technical experts to hack your music library again.]

I'm glad to hear you're having a pleasant day, Ms. Lewis.

[notmyfirstrodeo]

That sounds about right from what I know of him. [He's such a great guuuuuuy]

video

[tenminutes]

I'm pretty sure he prefers Steve around here and if you don't start calling him that, I'm going to make it my personal goal to force you and you can ask Steve himself if you really want me to do that.

I don't have any idea what SHIELD is, you're going to have to be more specific. I died a while ago so you're going to have to fill me in a little.

[video]

[6collegecredits]

Mm. Maybe since I'm in such a good mood I could let you know about the next time he visits.

[Oh? Would you really do that now?]

[wormhole]

Bet you know a lot. [ because you're his biggest fan apparently ]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

I've read the files. [And the comic books. And everything else. Ever.]

[video]

[notmyfirstrodeo]

...really?

[Nope. Not anymore. Now he's going to send her flowers or something.]