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[thestarspangledman]

...I realize this might get kind of old, coming from me -- and that a lot of you aren't from a universe like mine. I might have ruffled some feathers last time I made an entry like this, and I apologize. But this is important, and it might be in your universes, too.

Anyway, today is Armistice Day. I think it's called Veterans' Day, now, and it's a day to thank and honor people who've served in wars. So -- well, thanks, to anyone on this boat who's done that. Your service -- and sometimes, your sacrifice -- is definitely appreciated.

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[silvestris]

[She looks away, shy, a little ashamed. She never did have the chance to see New York.] Must be nice. Do they make it like you remember or did you have to get used to a modern park?

[thestarspangledman]

It's like when I was a kid. Kinda nice to have it here, actually.

[silvestris]

[She looks back at him, keeping her expression so carefully neutral. Go ahead, turn her down if you want, she's ready.] Could you show me sometime? What it was like back then?

[thestarspangledman]

[There's a little shrug, and a smile.] Sure, I don't see why not.

[A beat.] How are you getting along with Agent Carter?

[silvestris]

Better than I expected. She's a little straight-laced, but I think there's a hellcat under her skin. Guess we'll find out.

Is she your boss back home or something?

[thestarspangledman]

There sure is.

[There's a little sheepish kind of grin, and he rubs the back of his neck.] She worked with a group I was involved with, back home. She knew me when I was -- well, a lot smaller.

[silvestris]

[She chuckles. Sheepish boys just make her feel so predatory.] And when did you meet her wild side, Steve?

[thestarspangledman]

Well, shucks, first day I met her she punched a fella in the jaw. [--Probably not what Selina was talking about, and he knows it, but he's playing it safe.]

[silvestris]

[She stifles a laugh] Sounds about right. Did he deserve it?

[thestarspangledman]

Sure did, the guy was a jackass.

[silvestris]

Well don't hold back now. What'd he do?

[thestarspangledman]

Insulted her on the first day of basic.

[silvestris]

It wasn't you, was it?

[thestarspangledman]

Of course not. I know how to treat a lady right.

[silvestris]

Do you? [Prove it.]

[thestarspangledman]

I like to think my mother taught me well, ma'am.

[silvestris]

Think you could give a few lessons? I've never met a man who didn't deserve a good kick in the balls every now and then.

[thestarspangledman]

Well, I could try, I guess.

[silvestris]

I'll send the assholes your way, then, Captain.