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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 13h

there were a dozen other things he could say. things that would make her rethink standing this close to him. but she didn’t need to know all that. Not after the wallet incident. And honestly, it always sounded like bragging… or threatening.

he gave a small, boyish nod.

“Yeah... I can fly.”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 13h

She didn't expect that. She raised her eyebrows in surprise and looked at Bob curiously. She stared at his face for a few seconds.

“Fly? Just 'fly'?”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 14h

“Uh… power?”

Bob blinked, caught off guard by the question.

“Yeah, I… have some. Sort of. Well… I can, uh… you know--”

He made a vague upward gesture with his hand.

“Fly.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 13h

The realization hit him that he didn’t know the first thing about gardening.

Sure, he’d mowed lawns as a teenager... Old Mrs. Beck’s yard every Sunday for a lemonade. But that was it.

“...so… what exactly do we do first?"

𝐢𝐯𝐲 🌱 @toxiclips.bsky.social · 18h

ivy nodded, leading him to the back space of her greenhouse. showing an empty growing box she had built and plant seeds.

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

"Great! Just point me the direction."

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 13h

One of those days.

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 14h

I guess... but it doesn’t have any knobs. this thing’s got… buttons.

𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚕𝚏 * @lines-end.bsky.social · 14h

It’s just a tiny oven, isn’t it?

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

How do I air fry?

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 14h

“Uh… power?”

Bob blinked, caught off guard by the question.

“Yeah, I… have some. Sort of. Well… I can, uh… you know--”

He made a vague upward gesture with his hand.

“Fly.”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 15h

“Sentry...”

She mumbled his name; she couldn't remember if she had heard it before. Perhaps in news reports; perhaps on a page sharing Avengers news. She licked her lips as she kept her eyes on him.

“So, what is your power? Are you here to spread good in the world?”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

“Well, uh-- I mean… Ant-Man can control ants, so I thought maybe you can… you know... ”

He trailed off mid-sentence, wincing as the words came out. Yeah, that sounded way dumber out loud. So he decided to stop there.

“... The Sentry. That's what they call me. ”

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𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐠. @mysticwong.bsky.social · 22h

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

How do I air fry?

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𝚠𝚑𝚒𝚝𝚎 𝚠𝚘𝚕𝚏 * @lines-end.bsky.social · 19h

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

"Great! Just point me the direction."

𝐢𝐯𝐲 🌱 @toxiclips.bsky.social · 2d

“ i’d actually love that! ”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

"Oh... That sounds great. Do you need any help in your garden? "

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

letting her guide his head, like it was a natural thing. Some old instinct left over from the sterile years in Project Sentry’s labs. It kept him still whenever someone inspected him. Compliance, habit, whatever it was, it hadn’t left him.

“I…I’d like to think I have some friends.”

𝐶𝐴𝐸𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐴 @whoismaneater.bsky.social · 2d

“Really?” She looked at him in surprise. The red-haired woman reached out, cupping his face and turning it gently from side to side.

“You look like a good boy—I mean, a good person. You must have a lot of friends.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

That didn't sound right... She seemed so effortlessly social, confident. How could someone like her not have friends? He scratched the back of his neck, searching for the right words.

“Uh … I’m sorry to hear that. I mean… I wouldn’t say I’m exactly great with friends either. "

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 18h

“Well, uh-- I mean… Ant-Man can control ants, so I thought maybe you can… you know... ”

He trailed off mid-sentence, wincing as the words came out. Yeah, that sounded way dumber out loud. So he decided to stop there.

“... The Sentry. That's what they call me. ”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 2d

"No... Why would I control cats?"

She grimaced. This was... ridiculous. She shook her head and folded her arms across her chest. She turned her eyes to Bob.

"Don't you have a superhero name?"

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

His eyes lit up, curiosity breaking through the awkward reserve that usually covered his face.

“That’s… that’s a cool name. Can you... Can you control cats? ”

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𝑩𝒍𝒂𝒄𝒌 𝒘𝒊𝒅𝒐𝒘 @natasharomanoffbw.bsky.social · 15d

❝ 𝐀𝐭 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭, 𝐰𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐫𝐞 ❞

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

His eyes lit up, curiosity breaking through the awkward reserve that usually covered his face.

“That’s… that’s a cool name. Can you... Can you control cats? ”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 2d

Another chuckle escaped her lips, and she nodded her head in agreement.

“Yes, honey, I like them too. That’s why I go by 'Black Cat'.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

Blinking slowly as he processed her words. It took him a few seconds longer than most people might to decipher if it was an insult or not.

“... I love kittens.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

Blinking slowly as he processed her words. It took him a few seconds longer than most people might to decipher if it was an insult or not.

“... I love kittens.”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 2d

“I'm sorry, but... You look more like their little kittens.”

She grimaced; she didn't mean to hurt his feelings, but she wasn't going to be kind either. She licked her lips as she looked at the building shining magnificently ahead.

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

Steve Rogers, the one person everyone seemed to measure heroism by. He would love to meet him of course.

To his luck, life decided to throw John Walker on his way. That had been enough “Captain America” for a lifetime.

“I’m... not sure. I just… try to help them. When I can.”

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Иллиана Распутин @illyanarasputinn.bsky.social · May 17

❝ 𝙸'𝚕𝚕 𝚜𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚢𝚘𝚞 𝚑𝚘𝚠 𝚜𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚙 𝚖𝚢 𝚎𝚍𝚐𝚎𝚜 𝚊𝚛𝚎 ❞

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Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

That didn't sound right... She seemed so effortlessly social, confident. How could someone like her not have friends? He scratched the back of his neck, searching for the right words.

“Uh … I’m sorry to hear that. I mean… I wouldn’t say I’m exactly great with friends either. "

𝐶𝐴𝐸𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐴 @whoismaneater.bsky.social · 2d

“Oh— that’s great that you have a friend.”

“But I don’t have any friends...” she said, sighing and pretending to be sad.

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

“Uh… thank you. You're too kind.”

His face went a little pink. Unsure what to do with the compliment.

“Yeah, actually. It’s… uh… me and my friend’s turn to pick up some groceries.”

Shifting again, eyes darting around as if he expected Walker to materialize.

“..He’s probably ditched me again."

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

“Uh… thank you. You're too kind.”

His face went a little pink. Unsure what to do with the compliment.

“Yeah, actually. It’s… uh… me and my friend’s turn to pick up some groceries.”

Shifting again, eyes darting around as if he expected Walker to materialize.

“..He’s probably ditched me again."

𝐶𝐴𝐸𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐴 @whoismaneater.bsky.social · 3d

“Nice to meet you, Bob. Such a cute name for its owner.”

Caelina flirted a little in her own way. She was trying not to pounce on him… not just yet.

“Are you waiting for someone?”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He blinked, caught off guard by the directness of her gaze. He opened his mouth, then closed it again. Words felt clumsy as always.

“ I—I’m Bob... Uh... Pleased to meet you. ”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

"Oh... That sounds great. Do you need any help in your garden? "

𝐢𝐯𝐲 🌱 @toxiclips.bsky.social · 3d

a warm smile as she nodded.

“ oh, yes. my marigolds are blooming so i’m very happy. ”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He glances at her with stilted movements of his neck.

"Y-yes... you?"

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

Waving at her.

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 2d

Steve Rogers, the one person everyone seemed to measure heroism by. He would love to meet him of course.

To his luck, life decided to throw John Walker on his way. That had been enough “Captain America” for a lifetime.

“I’m... not sure. I just… try to help them. When I can.”

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 3d

“I’m a thief, not an Avenger. If you want someone with morals, find Steve Rogers.”

She shrugged, which was quite normal for her. After keeping her eyes on the man, she looked at the building ahead. That building reminded her of Peter.+

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

“No… not exactly. More like… a temp. Sort of an on-call… thing. Definitely not the full-time hero type.”

He couldn’t process the fact that his own wallet was literally in her hand. He even reached to his own pocket to double check. To make sure it wasn’t also there... and, of course, it wasn’t. +

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He glances at her with stilted movements of his neck.

"Y-yes... you?"

𝐢𝐯𝐲 🌱 @toxiclips.bsky.social · 3d

her head tilted a bit.

“ you alright? ”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He sheepishly glances around. Rocks forward and backward on his feet.

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He blinked, caught off guard by the directness of her gaze. He opened his mouth, then closed it again. Words felt clumsy as always.

“ I—I’m Bob... Uh... Pleased to meet you. ”

𝐶𝐴𝐸𝐿𝐼𝑁𝐴 @whoismaneater.bsky.social · 3d

Her emerald green eyes locked onto his as she leaned in closer, as if trying to see something deep within him.

“I’ve never seen you before… What’s your name?”

“I’m Caelina.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

He turned, startled, to see a woman smiling down at him, as if she had just materialized from the air itself. His voice came out small, almost apologetic.

“Uh… hi.”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

+With a quick step forward, he plucked the wallet back from her fingers.Clearly annoyed. Also at a total loss for words.

“I… I never said I was a hero, for one thing. And you just stole my wallet? That’s not… something you do to someone--who've literally just met you. ”

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

“No… not exactly. More like… a temp. Sort of an on-call… thing. Definitely not the full-time hero type.”

He couldn’t process the fact that his own wallet was literally in her hand. He even reached to his own pocket to double check. To make sure it wasn’t also there... and, of course, it wasn’t. +

Felicia Hardy @sorrowofhunt.bsky.social · 3d

“Are you an Avenger?”

A small chuckle escaped her lips. She didn’t believe her luck, of course. She scanned Bob with her eyes and licked her lips.

“All right, Bob. Here’s some advice.”

As she pulled out his wallet, she handed it to him.+

Robert Reynolds @brightguardian.bsky.social · 3d

“I… I’m not really famous. Not like that. people just... see me sometimes. Maybe in the news... I’d rather not be recognized, actually.”

He gave a vague gesture toward the skyline, toward the new Avengers Tower.

“I live around there. I guess you can call it a club.”

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