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    “Yeah… but then that’s all of our origin stories though, huh?” Peace was for people who lived off of the page, unfortunately. “Oh, really? How’s Lindsay, she still running the streets with you?” She reaches for her cup, and is summarily stopped in her tracks by the revelation weighing her down. “How evil are we talking? Like novella ‘long lost sibling tried to bury me alive for my stake in the creamery’ evil, or ‘mankind’s evil is, at its core, riddled with banality’ evil?

“Nah, she’s back doing her stunt woman work, we’re back to being simple roommates.” As simple as it could be. Very not simple most of the time. “She did piss off a crime boss in Madripoor though, so, good for her!” 

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    “It’s a great concept, though. Reminds me of the team we put together to take down Ross.*” Leaning forward, hands catching her chin as she sighed in reminiscence over the past. Things weren’t easier, but at least she knew they ended. “How’s your Post-Avenging life going, then? Besides gearing up for another fight, I mean.”

“Thank you, Jen, that means a lot.” 

Maybe kidnap is too strong of a word– take him an unexpected vacation sounds better. He might even agree to it. As of right now he’s still not sure why Clint and Kate did it in the first place but he supposes he’ll find out later. 

“It’s a hypothetical scenario for now. I’ve planned so much already that it would be a shame to really waste all of it… and if we don’t have ceremony then my grandma won’t let me hear the end of it until I’m her age.” And yes he’s certain Faith Shabazz-Bradley will live that long out of spite just for him. “Gerry is going to have a front row seat either way,  whether it be in person or on livestream.”

If Eli wasn’t sweating before then he sure is now. Talk about jumping from point A to point D in less than three seconds. “I– well– that’s a conversation she and I haven’t even had yet.” There was a scare or two but it turned out fine for the most part. “We’re waiting as long as possible…. I won’t say no to you dangling him out a window but I want him to be able to walk her down the aisle still. Some light bruising is fine.”

Is it wrong Jessica felt excluded from kidnapping Tony? Probably. But it’s not like they had the best relationship either way, so, who cared, really. 

Jessica placed a hand on her hip. “If you ever renew your vows you can plan the whole thing all over again, you know.” She pointed out, trying to make him feel better. Which, as they both knew, wasn’t always her strong suit. “Good. You know how much he likes you.” 

She laughed at how uncomfortable she just made him. Which, was that appropriate? Maybe not, but, still. It amused her. “I’m just saying.” She shrugged. “I don’t know what kids get up to these days. I’m just dreading the day I have to have these talks with Gerry.” 

Sam was ecstatic to be back to his roots ╴living in Harlem ╴helping out the less fortunate and giving them hope and opportunity to better themselves. The neighborhood needed him, but he needed them just as much.

“That’s pretty neat. I’m back working as a social worker and trying help keep these young kids off the streets. Just enjoying the quiet life, Jess. Hell, it’s been months since I actually got to see my barber ╴man’s be cutting my hair since I was a kid.” He laughed.

“You know there was a time I’d have called you crazy listening to all them adventures of yours, but now I just admire you and your perseverance. It’s helluva commendable.” He stated sincerely.“ If I ever need a P.I. I’ll definitely hit you up.”

Jessica smiled with him, enjoying that he was enjoying what he was doing. It was good for superheroes to have a work life balance, right? In this case, heh ad two jobs. Being Falcon and a social worker. 

“That’s amazing, Sam, really.” She said, giving a thumbs up. “It must feel good to be doing good work.” 

“Perseverance is one word for it. Insanity and spite are other words for it.” Jessica said. Were her adventures insane? ... Yes, sometimes. Sometimes she was just fighting Tiger Shark across New York City, other times she was crossing the Spider-Verse being hunted by Inheritors. 

    “I- I don’t think I’m really up to joining a team at the moment, Jess. I just quit the Avengers, I’m still trying to build up my law practice? Every time I join a team, I either get beat to hell and back, or someone somewhere does something really dumb with my brand…”

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“Hey now, he’s my soon to be father in law and Kate’s very attached to him so I rather he be around for as long as possible…” He won’t object someone giving Clint the third degree but murder isn’t exactly something he wants to have a hand in here. Eli rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly and inhaled a deep breath to calm his nerves. “I think… It might be best? Kate’s been on and off about the actual wedding. She is more of a… get it done and over with type so this might be easier. We can have an official ceremony with everyone when have the time, you know? Promise if we go that route you guys will have a whole livestream from us at the courthouse or something… But please don’t kill Clint.”

“I mean, as much as we’d all like to kidnap Tony, I’ve restrained myself. Just saying.” Jessica took her hand off his shoulder and put it on her hip, shifting her weight. “If you think it’s for the best there’s not much anyone can do. I can’t picture Kate in a wedding dress for that long either. And as long as Gerry gets to see you guys.” 

        “Would you be extremely offended if I just ditched the whole wedding and Kate and I eloped? Some stuff happened where Clint managed to kidnap Tony, roped Kate into it and they did a strange car chase across New York stint that almost gave me a heart attack. Now I’m considering not having a wedding to avoid any unwanted publicity and fighting.”

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