[He needs a moment of levity after everything that's been happening, and he's been holding this in reserve. So he contacts Natasha.]
Um, hi! You might not remember me, my name is Alphonse, I was wondering if I could talk to you about renting Mr. Barton? He said I should talk to you and the fee was a nickle and some pocket fluff.
But he already set the price, and I don't have any old sneakers!
[Phew, this is a relief. Clint said she'd probably get in on the joke, but it was still a risk considering they don't know each other. One brief conversation about the guide does not a friend make.]
Of course we have to rely on each other, that's how we keep going. It's the support of the people around you, the ones who care, that can help keep you strong.
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@LELRIC; audio; mid morning 158
Um, hi! You might not remember me, my name is Alphonse, I was wondering if I could talk to you about renting Mr. Barton? He said I should talk to you and the fee was a nickle and some pocket fluff.
@itsybitsy; audio
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[Phew, this is a relief. Clint said she'd probably get in on the joke, but it was still a risk considering they don't know each other. One brief conversation about the guide does not a friend make.]
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[He's floundering now, the joke is going too far.]
I'm not sure what else to offer. How about a favour?
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[He sounds sincere too.]
I'd protect him with my life.
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Don't worry. He can take care of himself. Don't put yourself into unnecessary danger for him.
[Because you're a kid!!!]
Is everything going alright?
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[No worries, honestly. It's all great. Not.]
I'm sorry to have bothered you, I guess it must have been weird to get this kind of call from a relative stranger.
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[Sorry, Clint, dropping him in it.]
It is nice to talk to you again, though! I've seen what you've been doing, it's so great to have more people to help.
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[He sounds as if he means that as simple fact, because he does.]
We all have to keep going, all the time, we can't afford to stop.
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[This is a total lie.]
You don't have to worry about me, ma'am.
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[She seems like a ma'am.]
Is it true that you're superheroes where you come from?
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Something like that, although Clint and I don't have any powers.
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[He sounds genuinely confused.]
What makes someone a hero is who they are, not what they can do.
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