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[jumpthegun]

You've reached Dr. John Watson. Please leave a message.

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[jumpthegun]

[I like him, Mary says, leaning over John's tablet to read the conversation with Clint. He's the cute one, right?

John sighs.]

Thanks. It is what it is, though. This is only a dream. Nice to talk to you again.

[awwnoun]

[ Well. That's a thing. Clint squints at this message. ]

good to talk to you too man
but this isn't a dream or at least its enough real that we're experiencing it

i get why this feels like a dream after five years tho

[jumpthegun]

You're a comic book character, Clint. How is this not a dream?

Sorry. Doesn't matter. It feels like a few days and a few years at the same time. Like when I was in hospital.

Davesprite said you were in the new area.

[awwnoun]

oh cool we're doin the unreality thing where nothings real and the poin ts don't mattr
good i'm glad i needed exist issues in this garbage heap im gonna roll up in it like a raccoon

[ Someone has been hanging out with Davesprite too long. His next message comes like five minutes later because typing hurts. ]

in the new area yes
it got nat dead so thats great

[jumpthegun]

[You want to try for comfort this time, Spock?]

I'm sorry about Natasha.

[John.]

What the hell else am I supposed to say?

[Anything.]

I'm sorry, Clint. I'm really sorry. I don't know what to say right now. I dunno what'll help. Nothing seems real.

[awwnoun]

it's ok
she died before she'll come back

[ She won't. Clint sucks in a sharp breath on his end, riding out a wave of pain. ]

nothn seems real
i know
idk wht to do except keep going so i will

[jumpthegun]

[Soldiers always carry on if they can. It's either that or lie down and die. Clint is a comic book super hero. He's been through hell and back again.]

Right. Also, I'll let you know I've seen more Avengers films since the last time I was here. They're not like you, but just so you know. Don't really want any surprises.

[awwnoun]

[ There's a pause between texts as Clint sort of just laughs. Of all the things. ]

the guy in the movie isn't like me?
kinda curious now

[jumpthegun]

Not unless you've got a secret family living on a farm in the middle of nowhere.

[awwnoun]

ok ur the 2nd person to tell me that

[ The weird Steve from a long time ago told him. It just makes him sad all over again, despite his stupid incoming joke. ] im divorced
so i better not have a scrt fam

[jumpthegun]

[He remembers this Clint telling him that... and teasing him about Sherlock.]

Considering it's a film in another universe, I think you're safe.

[awwnoun]

yeah well they had to get their info somewhere
i just wanted 2 check in on u
since ur the dr and someone has to keep in on making sure the dr is ok and not overloaded

keep me up 2 date w/ u ok
pls
whether im real or not i'd appreciate it

[jumpthegun]

[Aw... he's too sweet. Tell him.]

I'm not telling him he's sweet.

Sure. I'll talk to you later, Clint. Sleep well and keep warm.

[John disconnects after that.]