John Watson (![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png)
jumpthegun) wrote2016-04-04 09:15 pm
jumpthegun) wrote2016-04-04 09:15 pm
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You've reached Dr. John Watson. Please leave a message.
You've reached Dr. John Watson. Please leave a message.
[That is an incredible relief.]
I'm sorry that happened, Mr. Barton. It wasn't my intention at all to cause a conflict with your team. If there's anything I can do to help fix it, please let me know. And thank you for letting me know.
I'm closest to Fiona here. Alfie's second. I'm sorry. I don't really know how that happened. We started out fighting. We still fight. He knows more about me than just about anyone else, though.
I'm sorry that happened, Mr. Barton. It wasn't my intention at all to cause a conflict with your team. If there's anything I can do to help fix it, please let me know. And thank you for letting me know.
I'm closest to Fiona here. Alfie's second. I'm sorry. I don't really know how that happened. We started out fighting. We still fight. He knows more about me than just about anyone else, though.
The Avengers fighting with each other is basically another Tuesday it's not a huge deal
Basically what I want you to know is we're not a police force, not even back home, not really. I know you know a lot about us already but there's differences, too
Nat and I aren't gonna go retroactively trying to arrest people or like... ever arrest people
But if people need help we're gonna help them, ok?
If someone is in danger, we're gonna help. That's all I wanna do. We're not trying to be an authority everybody has to answer to, trust me, I'm not that important
So if Solomons is telling you that you oughta tell him he should cool his jets
Basically what I want you to know is we're not a police force, not even back home, not really. I know you know a lot about us already but there's differences, too
Nat and I aren't gonna go retroactively trying to arrest people or like... ever arrest people
But if people need help we're gonna help them, ok?
If someone is in danger, we're gonna help. That's all I wanna do. We're not trying to be an authority everybody has to answer to, trust me, I'm not that important
So if Solomons is telling you that you oughta tell him he should cool his jets
He doesn't have to tell me. He didn't have to tell me, anyway. He was just on the same page.
Mr. Stark isn't the only paranoid person here, sir. I don't trust easily, and all of this... I'm not sure who I can trust anymore.
Who's read it who hasn't said anything?
Who's going to use it to manipulate me?
Who's going to use it to manipulate other people?
What else do people know?
How many people think I'm fictional?
What do they know about my past?
What do they think they know?
I can understand why Mr. Stark is paranoid. Really, I can. Someone knowing your life, even just a part of it, when you don't know them is terrifying. It feels like you've got to be on guard for every single person you meet. I didn't want anyone to go through that; it's why I didn't say anything to you and the others.
I was getting better back home. I had a blog. But I shared things I wanted to share. I knew what was out there. I'm sorry.
You are important. All of you are important, and heroes and I know I should trust you, but there's a difference knowing who these 'characters' are and knowing you as actual people. I feel like a voyeur now. I know all these things I shouldn't, I try not to use them, but they're still there in the back of my head.
I think it's why I rowed with Mr. Stark so much. I need to apologize to him. I've got this image of him in my mind that's someone who does whatever he wants, doesn't answer to anyone when he can avoid it, who does play his own sort of police because people just let him. And he gets away with it because he's rich and famous and saves the day and can pay for all of the damage he does after. I'm trying to get that thought out of my head when I'm talking to our Mr. Stark here, but it's difficult.
Mr. Stark isn't the only paranoid person here, sir. I don't trust easily, and all of this... I'm not sure who I can trust anymore.
Who's read it who hasn't said anything?
Who's going to use it to manipulate me?
Who's going to use it to manipulate other people?
What else do people know?
How many people think I'm fictional?
What do they know about my past?
What do they think they know?
I can understand why Mr. Stark is paranoid. Really, I can. Someone knowing your life, even just a part of it, when you don't know them is terrifying. It feels like you've got to be on guard for every single person you meet. I didn't want anyone to go through that; it's why I didn't say anything to you and the others.
I was getting better back home. I had a blog. But I shared things I wanted to share. I knew what was out there. I'm sorry.
You are important. All of you are important, and heroes and I know I should trust you, but there's a difference knowing who these 'characters' are and knowing you as actual people. I feel like a voyeur now. I know all these things I shouldn't, I try not to use them, but they're still there in the back of my head.
I think it's why I rowed with Mr. Stark so much. I need to apologize to him. I've got this image of him in my mind that's someone who does whatever he wants, doesn't answer to anyone when he can avoid it, who does play his own sort of police because people just let him. And he gets away with it because he's rich and famous and saves the day and can pay for all of the damage he does after. I'm trying to get that thought out of my head when I'm talking to our Mr. Stark here, but it's difficult.
Hey, you don't have to trust us
Let us prove that you can trust us, you don't have to do it right off the bat, I'm not asking for that. That'd be stupid, anyway, you don't know if we're just a bunch of posers or not. I get it, really, ok?
It takes time but even the most paranoid guy I know is starting to believe we're not so bad.
I guess people knowing about my life doesn't bother me. And you already said you don't know a lot about me anyway so it's different, I'm not a crazy private person like Tony or Nat are but - I get it. I know Nat doesn't like her secrets spread and I guess Tony wouldn't either.
Can I ask your permission to make sure nobody uses that information poorly? Like if someone tries to pull something because they read your notes. Cause all of those questions are good ones and I wanna help protect you however I can
... And just as a sort of last note
Maybe Tony was like that once but he's not so much any more. He's a good guy and he takes things really hard, you know? Maybe apologize to him but don't push too hard. He's in a weird place and I'm kind of worried.
Let us prove that you can trust us, you don't have to do it right off the bat, I'm not asking for that. That'd be stupid, anyway, you don't know if we're just a bunch of posers or not. I get it, really, ok?
It takes time but even the most paranoid guy I know is starting to believe we're not so bad.
I guess people knowing about my life doesn't bother me. And you already said you don't know a lot about me anyway so it's different, I'm not a crazy private person like Tony or Nat are but - I get it. I know Nat doesn't like her secrets spread and I guess Tony wouldn't either.
Can I ask your permission to make sure nobody uses that information poorly? Like if someone tries to pull something because they read your notes. Cause all of those questions are good ones and I wanna help protect you however I can
... And just as a sort of last note
Maybe Tony was like that once but he's not so much any more. He's a good guy and he takes things really hard, you know? Maybe apologize to him but don't push too hard. He's in a weird place and I'm kind of worried.
"Trust until trust is proven lost."
I'm really trying to follow that. I know it's the only way we're going to get out of here and keep people like the Joker and Handsome Jack in check. And really, I know you're not bad. I keep telling myself that. I know it and I can't stop this anyway. I'm sorry, Mr. Barton, it's frustrating - for you, I know, and for me. I wish I weren't like this.
[He's had very few close friends as a result. At least ones who know much about him beyond the public face he shares.]
It's not me I'm worried about protecting. If you want to stop other people hurting each other because of what was in my notes, though, please go ahead. I'd rather you not put yourself in harm's way, but I know that's a lot to ask for someone like you.
I don't expect Mr. Stark to really accept any apology I send him. It's fine. I won't press.
I'm really trying to follow that. I know it's the only way we're going to get out of here and keep people like the Joker and Handsome Jack in check. And really, I know you're not bad. I keep telling myself that. I know it and I can't stop this anyway. I'm sorry, Mr. Barton, it's frustrating - for you, I know, and for me. I wish I weren't like this.
[He's had very few close friends as a result. At least ones who know much about him beyond the public face he shares.]
It's not me I'm worried about protecting. If you want to stop other people hurting each other because of what was in my notes, though, please go ahead. I'd rather you not put yourself in harm's way, but I know that's a lot to ask for someone like you.
I don't expect Mr. Stark to really accept any apology I send him. It's fine. I won't press.
Edited 2016-09-09 18:39 (UTC)
[That's a brush-off if he's ever heard one.]
I'm good, hand's fine. [A lie, of course, it hurts like hell. But whatever, he's had worse or something.]
What do you mean "altercation"? Charlie left that house real damn fast the next morning, and he didn't say a thing to me about it. Which means he's hiding something, which means something bad happened.
I'm good, hand's fine. [A lie, of course, it hurts like hell. But whatever, he's had worse or something.]
What do you mean "altercation"? Charlie left that house real damn fast the next morning, and he didn't say a thing to me about it. Which means he's hiding something, which means something bad happened.
Charles, you're going to have to talk to Charlie about that. I've already spread enough secrets as-is. I'm not looking to expand that.
[No, Watson, you were supposed to tattle so he didn't have to confront Charlie. God!!!]
Fine. Whatever. I mean at least you're trustworthy.
[That last bit doesn't sound like a compliment though, seeing as how it's practically spat at the tablet. Because damn it, Watson, your refusal to spill secrets is inconvenient!]
Fine. Whatever. I mean at least you're trustworthy.
[That last bit doesn't sound like a compliment though, seeing as how it's practically spat at the tablet. Because damn it, Watson, your refusal to spill secrets is inconvenient!]
[He winces, but feels it's more than deserved. So.]
I'm sorry, Charles.
I'm sorry, Charles.
[Fiona can't find the words to answer that question, so she's grateful Alfie does it for her. She clears her throat, and her voice is a little rough when she replies.]
Can't really get it to stop.
Can't really get it to stop.
[He hates this, her having to deal with that with only Royce and a little girl there.]
Have you been taking Vicodin for the pain?
[There's a part of him that wants to advise Alfie to OD, just go to sleep and never wake up.]
Have you been taking Vicodin for the pain?
[There's a part of him that wants to advise Alfie to OD, just go to sleep and never wake up.]
Yeah. It's helped some, but I don't think it's quite strong enough to make it go away completely.
[His eyes flick offscreen for a moment, and he lowers his voice - maybe not enough to keep Royce from overhearing if he's close, but enough for at least Emily not to.]
Duster's shutting himself down. Emily's shivering in the corner.
[His eyes flick offscreen for a moment, and he lowers his voice - maybe not enough to keep Royce from overhearing if he's close, but enough for at least Emily not to.]
Duster's shutting himself down. Emily's shivering in the corner.
He has, yes. Thank you.
[There's a pause before he flips to audio.]
I owe you an apology, Ms. Romanov. You and Mr. Stark. I don't usually panic. When I do... I took out my fears on you two. I'm sorry. I can't say that I trust you fully, but I didn't mean to imply that I don't trust you or your team to hurt people carelessly last night.
And I can understand why why I put out would be incredibly unnerving for you. I'll not bother you again, but please know that I do still consider myself in debt to you for saving my life, and even if I didn't, you're free to call on me for assistance, medical or otherwise, at any time.
[There's a pause before he flips to audio.]
I owe you an apology, Ms. Romanov. You and Mr. Stark. I don't usually panic. When I do... I took out my fears on you two. I'm sorry. I can't say that I trust you fully, but I didn't mean to imply that I don't trust you or your team to hurt people carelessly last night.
And I can understand why why I put out would be incredibly unnerving for you. I'll not bother you again, but please know that I do still consider myself in debt to you for saving my life, and even if I didn't, you're free to call on me for assistance, medical or otherwise, at any time.
I'll take care of Emily.
[She says it immediately, automatic.]
Don't worry about them.
[She says it immediately, automatic.]
Don't worry about them.
[John's heart wrenches, but there's only the flicker of a frown before he levels back to neutral.]
And Tifa's safe and well over with me and Quark. We'll see everyone's all right for when you get back, mate.
And Tifa's safe and well over with me and Quark. We'll see everyone's all right for when you get back, mate.
[He switches back to text.]
Not as much as some of the others. Black Widow's never had her own movie, first turned up in the Iron... She signed up to work with Mr. Stark's company, keeping an eye on him once he announced he was Iron Man to the world. She was working for SHIELD under Nick Fury's direction and helped bring down Ivan Vanko, a bloke who wanted to kill Mr. Stark. After that, she became one of the founding members of the Avengers after helping recruit Dr. Bruce Banner. She's best friends with Hawkeye, and used to be a Russian spy and assassin working for the KGB. There's not much else known about her. You and Mr. Barton I don't know much about. Mr. Stark and Captain Rogers had movies featuring them.
Not as much as some of the others. Black Widow's never had her own movie, first turned up in the Iron... She signed up to work with Mr. Stark's company, keeping an eye on him once he announced he was Iron Man to the world. She was working for SHIELD under Nick Fury's direction and helped bring down Ivan Vanko, a bloke who wanted to kill Mr. Stark. After that, she became one of the founding members of the Avengers after helping recruit Dr. Bruce Banner. She's best friends with Hawkeye, and used to be a Russian spy and assassin working for the KGB. There's not much else known about her. You and Mr. Barton I don't know much about. Mr. Stark and Captain Rogers had movies featuring them.
Like I said, I don't know much about Mr. Barton. Captain Rogers I did know here along with seeing the movies. I'm afraid I wouldn't feel comfortable telling you what I know about them. If they'd like to know what I know from my world, I can provide a summary to them directly.
Edited 2016-09-10 01:01 (UTC)
I don't have to imagine, Ms. Romanov. Mr. Barton's already told me he knows who I am, or at least the character from whatever books exist in your world. I've gotten it from several others. Add to that what I accidentally put up, and my skin is crawling and probably will be for a very long time, yet.
As I said, I didn't tell any of you because I do not enjoy this feeling, and I would not wish it on anyone else. I feel half like a voyeur and if this were a case and you were criminals, that would be one thing. It's not and you aren't. That makes it very much another.
As I said, I didn't tell any of you because I do not enjoy this feeling, and I would not wish it on anyone else. I feel half like a voyeur and if this were a case and you were criminals, that would be one thing. It's not and you aren't. That makes it very much another.
A little bit of transparency for you, then.
I did work for the KGB, but I defected years ago. I'm not ashamed of what I am, but considering Miller was trying to convince all of us that Winter is a Russian spy, and that Russia might be interested in kidnapping us to do who knows what, I can only imagine the rumors that might start among our more paranoid peers if someone decided to spread information about my past.
I did work for the KGB, but I defected years ago. I'm not ashamed of what I am, but considering Miller was trying to convince all of us that Winter is a Russian spy, and that Russia might be interested in kidnapping us to do who knows what, I can only imagine the rumors that might start among our more paranoid peers if someone decided to spread information about my past.
I'm not planning on it, and I've been keeping what I know to myself up until this point.
[Except to Alfie a little bit last night. Oops. He winces.]
The only person I know about that I've really handed out information on is the Joker. It seemed important for someone like him.
[Except to Alfie a little bit last night. Oops. He winces.]
The only person I know about that I've really handed out information on is the Joker. It seemed important for someone like him.
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