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[rightfootforward]

Shooting them doesn't seem to do nearly as much as I had hoped.

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The more advanced medical facilities are at the tactical simulation building, the Battle Dome, yes?

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And perhaps someone could tell me what day it is as well?

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[asthehawkflies]

Not usually my thing either but having people here to spend it with helps.

Thor. He's one of ours, the Avengers. Norse god in the flesh.

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[rightfootforward]

[...yeah, that's her problem with the whole holidays thing.]

...A Norse god?

Your team is called the Avengers?

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[asthehawkflies]

Yeah. They're... aliens, technically. Practically immortal. Powerful. 'far as we know, they came to Earth back when the Vikings were around and were worshipped as gods.

It is, yeah. The Avengers Initiative.

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[rightfootforward]

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[No stranger than a mystical cube of power that not even Howard Stark can figure out. Alright. Aliens. Sure.]

So the "Norse god" label is simply our ancestors' misunderstanding. I see.

[She may remain sceptical for awhile, but she figures she will eventually find out about these "gods" or whatever they are.]

Another part of Stark's legacy?

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[asthehawkflies]

[Well, y'know. If Odin had been less careless...]

Yeah, that's what our people believe. Don't get me wrong, they're very powerful. Thor can summon lightning. They're strong. Stronger than most humans. And some of what they can do is pretty much magic, even to us now.

It's the pet project of SHIELD's director, yeah. A group of extraordinary people who can fight the battles that SHIELD and Earth's armies just can't.

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[rightfootforward]

[Summon. Lightning. What.]

This is someone I'll have to meet then.

[Fight the battles they can't... Interesting. Which means Barton is one of those extraordinary people. Even more interesting.]

...But please tell you aren't one of the aliens, are you? I'd feel rather foolish if that were the case.

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[asthehawkflies]

Probably worth it. He's a pretty nice guy.

[That earns a soft laugh and he shakes his head.]

Hell no. I'm 100% normal human. No serums or radiation or multi-billion dollar suits of armour.

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[Which means the others have radiation or armor; the serum must refer to Steve...]

Most impressive then. Your aim must be spectacular.

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[asthehawkflies]

The best. [And that's not arrogance, just fact.] Any kind of projectile, I can make it count. I can use most anything as a weapon.

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[rightfootforward]

You'll have to show me once I'm released.

[She stops as they come up to the door of what she's pretty sure is the clinic.]

Especially now that I'm low on ammunition.

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[asthehawkflies]

I'd be glad to.

Ah well, that's one of the problems here, yeah. Not many people up to making bullets.

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[rightfootforward]

I suppose gunpowder is difficult to come by in such a rural place.

[She considers for a moment and realises that she'll have to go on a mission in order to retrieve more bullets. It's an unpleasant realisation considering what she just went through, but...]

...Or rather just a better way to control us in the end.

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[asthehawkflies]

Ammo comes up in the item shop sometimes, but yeah, it's uncommon.

How are you with knives? They're a hell of a lot easier to come by.

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[rightfootforward]

Hand to hand training was standard for us, but I'd need a refresher course.

If you happen upon ammunition for a Walther PPK, let me know.

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[asthehawkflies]

Me or Nat could help with that. Both of us have had a lot of training in that area. Throwing knives might work if you wanted a different kind of projectile.

I will. I'd offer to share but my gun is a bit more uh... up to date. By my standards anyway.

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[rightfootforward]

[And it's something that can be practised even in bed, which she may be in for awhile considering how her side is feeling right now.]

That would be appreciated, in both respects. I wouldn't take ammunition from a fellow Agent, but your offer is kind.

[Now, she should probably get inside and get this whole thing looked at, so she turns toward the clinic door again, appraising it.]

I suppose I shouldn't keep my doctor waiting.

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[asthehawkflies]

Sure. I have a set of knives that you can borrow although they might not be weighted right for you.

[He gives a slightly lopsided smile.]

Guns are not my preferred weapon honestly.

Yeah. Contact me if you need anything.

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[Cute, Barton.] I'll borrow them for training until I get my own set made then, thank you.

When the doctor gives me leave, I'll contact you. Thank you, Agent Barton.

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[asthehawkflies]

Sure. I'll drop them off whenever you want. Just let me know.

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[rightfootforward]

Once I'm back on my feet then, I'll contact you, Agent Barton. Thank you for your help.

[She shrugs one shoulder, giving him a half smile.]

And the coat.

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[asthehawkflies]

No problem. My pleasure to help a fellow Agent.

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[rightfootforward]

I'll return it as soon as I can then. Thank you.

[She gives him a nod of the head and then has to head inside. Cold weather and injuries aside, she's also just worn out from the whole kidnapping affair.]