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Bruce Banner | 006 | Video; locked to Phil, Clint, and Sharon

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So...

Is this the part where we do the debriefing thing? Because I'd like to know what's... going on. I haven't really seen much after Lydia and I...

[He trails off and glances away; running away is still eating him up with guilt. Justified guilt? Could he have been more useful trying to take Loki out? Or would it have just caused more destruction, more fear?]

I'm guessing you didn't... need me, after all?

Locked to Clint

[In this one he should look more sure of himself.] How're you doing, after everything? Still having weird box feelings?

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[ Clint's been hanging around in the lighthouse...with Loki. Not that anyone knew as his communicator beeped, he moved out from the area Loki was in. ] Is that concern I detect, my dear doctor? [ He laughs, shaking his head. ]

No more...weird box feelings. Nothing, 'm good now. [ He pauses for a moment, glancing over his shoulder. ] I think I might owe a couple people some apologies.

Caring about peoples' feelings and not a box's feelings? Good, that is progress.

[He smiles, and tries to make it seem like one of his usual ones.]

So, any thoughts as to why the box was messing with you in the first place?

Loki...comes to mind. You know, considerin' the events of my life before I was pulled into this place.

[ He stops for a moment, studying Bruce for a moment. ]

You alright, Freckles?

Right, I meant -- I thought we recalibrated you. Any idea why that'd still have any sway over you? Has he tried to find you?

[He smiles briefly.] I'm fine.

[ Lying only makes things worse, Barton. ]

You did. I guess...I dunno, didn't get a chance to sweat it out? I still feel it kinda lingerin' around. 'm planning to lock myself up in a closet 'n hope it all passes if 'm honest with ya.

[ A pause. He could just avoid the question. ] I kinda found him. On the beach in the middle of my angsting session of runnin' 'round this place with no general destination in mind.

[ He scoffs, rolling his eyes. ] Bullshit. I read people for a livin'. You're not a difficult person to get a read on pretty quickly to people who know what to look for, Freckles.

[Yeah, Barton. Not that Bruce can fault you any because he's going to smoothly ignore any mention of himself.]

You found him? What happened? Where is he now, do you know?

[ It's okay. Bruce isn't going to answer so Clint isn't going to pry. He'll just remind himself to pop in on your later to make sure you're still alright. ]

...nothin'. Tied him to the railin' on top of the lighthouse 'n he's been there ever since. 'm not too excited about leavin' for long time increments. Somethin' about him gettin' out and me losing track of the bastard will just make me anxious a lil. [ Loki's been taunting him a bit. But Clint's dealt with worse. ] He's fine. Unfortunately, I don't think any of my weapons will have any effect on 'im if I try to take 'im out. [ But the thought has crossed his mind a couple dozen times. ]

[It's tough living here and trying to maintain a sense of privacy. He's really going to need to work on finding a space he can call his own, and hopefully keep people out of.]

Um... Yeah, given his track record with confinement, it's probably a good idea to keep an eye on him. Is he... doing any... magic... [Bruce isn't sure what he's asking either, but he keeps going.] So far as you can tell? We don't really know the extent of his powers. What can he do without the scepter?

He disappeared. I went to go get what the likable Loki told me would kill him and then our crappy one was gone. I might know how to take him out now, though.

[That's a relief. Why does he feel guilty for feeling relieved? What is this shame spiral he's on? He's ready for it to be over, but he doesn't know how to make it stop. It's like he's shame-Hulking.]

Oh yeah? How's that? We all stand around and sing and defeat him with the power of love and acceptance?

A stake dipped in the blood of one of his victims.

[So... Phil's blood. Having a Loki of his own has turned out to be pretty useful and not just for drunken jokes. Sure, they'd started off on the wrong foot, but it almost seems like the guy likes Phil now, at least as much as a god can like someone, but if he shows up as a swan, all bets are off.]

[Oh, that's... good. He sucks in a breath, and then stops, looking pained while he considers what he's about to say. But if it's important to everyone's safety, then it has to be said. Isn't that the story of Bruce's life?]

Would that work if he hasn't really killed you yet? As far as what you remember goes?

Only one way to find out, right? I'm going to be ready for him if I have to be. I'm not letting anyone get hurt. We've got our own Loki now.

You think one's an alternate universe kind of thing? Like in some other time and place, Loki was a lot shorter and more fond of candy and more hilarious?

And likable? Because that one's actually kind of pleasant and surprisingly helpful. I asked him if his universe would trade with ours.

I've only met him a couple of times, but apparently he helps out for candy and/or sexual favors, so he sounds like a fun guy.

Unfortunately, I think he and I both agree that no one wants sexual favors from me, but I'm happy to supply him with candy and alcohol if he keeps giving me good tips.

There's not really anything to see. I'll let you know if that changes.

And whether we needed you or not, Banner, I'm glad you're around. Both of you.

[And she is going to have to talk the hell out of Clint. Until then, she'll just... chat. In a friendly, calm manner. Or as close to it as Sharon can get.]

You and Lydia okay? You guys nearly gave me a heart attack.

[He isn't sure how to feel right now, honestly. He knows the other guy is dangerous, but he also knows he can do some good sometimes, thanks to recent events. He's swimming in self doubt and confusion over what... he's good for now. The question pulls him out of his thoughts, and he raises his eyebrows, and then nods.]

Oh yeah, we're fine. We booked it out of there, and he didn't follow. He was distracted, I guess...

[He rubs a hand in his hair and then sighs again before he holds his wrist up. Serious talk time.]

Sharon, what am I like -- he, what is he like again, where you're from? The other guy -- [He stops.] The Hulk. He's... You call on him for help? Tell me again. I need to hear it.

It's... contentious sometimes. But yeah, more often than not, the Hulk is called on to help. So are you. Reed and Stark usually get more credit in the scientific arena, but only because they spend more time on scientific endeavors. You share space with the Hulk, though. It can make things tricky, and... There are hiccups. Nothing bad, definitely nothing insurmountable, but for the most part, you're... good. Willing to help.

[And sometimes tricked into space. She doesn't think that will help Bruce right now, though.]

[He isn't sure what will help now. The Hulk's a dangerous wild card, but New York 2.0 had gone okay, right? He isn't about to relax his defenses, but he can see when he could be useful. The trouble is, he can't tell in that case when it would or wouldn't be responsible to let him out. When do they hit the green alert button?]

Okay. I... Just now, I let him out, and he helped the Avengers take down this army, the Chitauri army, and it was... okay. Surprisingly. [He sucks in a breath and looks away briefly. Man, he could really use that custodial guru.]

I'm new to the idea that I could help. He could help. So just... Let me know, when the scale's big enough, when you could use me? I don't want to sit here and watch someone hurt and know that I could've done something. Like, I could've tossed Loki into the ocean, but... [He was too afraid.]

[She tenses when he says he let the Hulk out just now, relaxing as he continues.]

Banner. I promise you. If I see a need, I'll ask you to help. Not just in the Hulk capacity.

Depending on how the Loki situation pans out, I might ask you to toss Loki into the ocean anyway. If nothing else, it could be fun to watch.

[Oh yeah, he definitely meant back in New York. He's immersed in his own thinking right now, and he should've made that clearer, but he's tense enough about the things he's saying, too.

Maybe what the problem is not other people thinking he could be useful, but letting himself see that. It's hard to let go of the resentment he's built up, but... maybe he... should.]

Okay... Thanks. If it comes to that, film it, okay? I wouldn't mind seeing it myself.

[Her eyebrows go up again, and - holy crap, is that a smile?]

Definitely.

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