audio. un: barnes. (with bonus un: s.wilson)

[starer]

[It's shortly after the latest batch of new arrivals turn up that a post makes its way on to the network. But it's a little different to the usual information dump that Bucky's previously made. This time, the text is replaced with audio. And all thanks to a special guest...]

So Quill did the whole Halloween thing yesterday. That makes today November 1st, if we're going by Earth's calendar.

[Five months on this station already. Time flies, huh?]

Dusty's gone. Disappeared before the last mission. So if someone else wants to take over rationing, lists are in the file next to the fridge.

[Because who needs a segue when you can just get right down to business?

There’s a rustle of someone moving from nearby, the sound of a background voice drawing closer, words muffled around a yawn and finally becoming more clear, the Louisiana accent bleeding through a little more strongly than usual:]

… know how to put the fun in KP duty. What Grumplestiltskin over here is tryna explain is: We got no cook, but Bucky and I’ve been keeping inventory on food supplies. We been setting aside emergency supplies in case of surprise shutdowns and missed food shipments. Usually got more than enough food, so help yourself to whatever, we ain't controlling the supply, just keeping an eye.

Also not feeding the lot of you, but when grumples and I cook, there's gonna be extra for everyone to grab. Unless someone decides to start a food fight again. Don't look at me like that, you know what you did.

[There's an under the breath grumble of "You're the one who got batter all over my pants."]

We've also been keeping an inventory of everything that goes unclaimed after each drop. You can find it all at the end of the rec room. If you need anything, check the list on the wall. It'll save you time. Just mark off anything you take when you're done.

[Being responsible is the worst. Someone please take all of this over for them so he doesn't have to deal with Sam's disappointed face when he shirks his duties.]

Hey speaking of inventory, are you wearing my jacket? I swear if you do your 'look at me, I'm so cool' thing and rip the sleeve off…

Someone's borrowing mine.

[Because that explains everything, right?]

Looking for some volunteers. Sterile walls ain't exactly the most welcoming for some of the people here. [Especially if you're 14!] Steve's gone though, so I ain't exactly got access to an artist anymore. If there's anyone here with some ideas on how to brighten this place up, I got some stuff from the last drop that could help.

Trust me, I fixed a whole ass boat with him, the man’s surprisingly useless with a paintbrush. Never believe him when he claims to have gotten paint on you by accident. And don’t say I didn’t warn you.

[There's just a look thrown in Sam's direction. And then, right as the feed's about to cut, there's also one last comment.]

Changing your regret is possible. You decide to do it, make sure you're willing to foot the bill.

[And with that helpful warning, he's done.]


[ooc: Red is Sam. Blue is Bucky. Expect to be tagteamed (unless threads are made private ofc)]

Comments

[proactive_with_pep]

That's strangely reassuring. And yet really, really sad. People knowing what their biggest regret in life is.

How crazy expensive is the cost of changing it?

[starer]

[Or at least they think they do. His own was never the right one. He gets that now.]

High. For me, it was worth it. [Are you proud of him, Sam?] But others probably wouldn't agree.

[proactive_with_pep]

Doesn't really matter if they disagree or agree with it. It's not their regret.

( man, she hopes she made the right call in her own. but, if she realizes down the road she somehow didn't, she'll willingly pay the price to change it, too. )

You don't think you'll change it again, do you? Can you even change it again? Or is it like, a three strikes and you're out, sorta thing?

[starer]

[That's one point he has to disagree on. At least to himself. The Winter Soldier is a possibility again, and that may well be too high of a cost.]

No. I've had the same regret for a long time now. So I ain't changing it again, even if it is an option.

[proactive_with_pep]

( there are always exceptions. and that cost ― his cost ― if she knew who the Winter Soldier was, might be one she'd agree with him about others disagreeing on. )

You mentioned Earth in your voice message thing-y we're all connected to. Is that where you're from? Because that's where I'm from and I'm just trying to find other...Earthlings. I guess I can say that since we're in space. Annnnd if you haven't guessed by now, though I'm sure you have, I'm new. And Buffy. I mean my name's Buffy. Not that I'm...yeah. Hi.

[starer]

[She may not be able to see it, but her response does manage to pull an amused expression out of him. What's with all these people who talk so much?]

Bucky. And yeah, I'm from Earth. 2024. If you've heard of The Avengers, there's a chance we're from the same one.

[action, just a tiny moment in their room]

[unclesam]

[ Sam's not saying anything, but he happens to be passing by Bucky on his way to grab some tools to tinker with Redwing as this exchange happens. When he hears this, he wordlessly reaches out, squeezes Bucky's arm.

He's proud, happy, relieved, glad. He's in your corner, too, always. He gets it. ]