12th Trick Shot ~ [Dictated]

[compromisedarrow]

So, lemme ask a question. How many of you people with fancy powers found yourself suddenly unable to do something when out in the Dead Zone?

[Yeah. He heard.]

My point is I bet most of you don't know squat about fighting without your technology, or your powers. That's where I come in.

My offer for archery lessons is still open. Can't get any more low-tech than that. Lemme know if you're interested.

I'll be at the shooting range every day from 7am. I'll be the guy with the bow.

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[Code Blair/Evac Filter]

My name's Clint Barton. I've been hearing stuff going on about evac plans, and I want in. I can hold my own.

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[And, after his conversation with Carolina, another filter goes up.]

[Natasha Romanoff]

We need to talk. Meet me somewhere?

Comments

[whistles_the_blues]

I'd be interested in learning, not that it would help if I ended up in the Dead Zone anyways.

Barton

[originalcopy]

Talk to York when he gets back.

The Freelancers have plans for evacuations if shit happens.

Church

[compromisedarrow]

I thought that was the point of the filter, y'know? Leave a message at the beep kinda deal.

[compromisedarrow]

Yeah, well, that's the point in learning. Unless you're like a robot or something and can't actually go out there.

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

[Oh hey she remembers talking to you a few times back in the day.]

That's not needed, I'll be re-designing the plans myself.

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

So you're saying you don't need the man-power? I'm not really a blueprint kinda guy, but if you need anything... Let's say I've got experience in the saving people business.

[A brief pause.]

Welcome back.

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

Man-power wasn't enough when the earthquake hit from what I heard. Anyone who was responsible for evacuations abandoned their post.

[She pauses for a moment before acknowledging, with a level less bitchy,] Thanks.

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

I was busy digging myself out slowly from a pile of rubble. [Slightly defensively.] And you picked a hell of a time to be showing up. Space seems to be a theme going on at the moment.

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

And what did you do after you got out of the rubble? [Ignoring that comment about space, she'll just file that away under things that could be useful. What's more important to her right now is how another person possibly failed her, because she's keeping a running score right now.]

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

By the time I managed to get my ass out without causing another cave in-- that happened twice, by the way --Everything was pretty much over.

Not all of us have fancy powers and suits, you know. I had to make sure I didn't kill myself.

[whistles_the_blues]

...That would be the case exactly. I can't go out there.

[compromisedarrow]

...You're a robot?

[That's new... Sorta. He doesn't even know any more.]

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

[Carolina snorts.] Man-power isn't the issue with evacuation plans anymore.

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

So, I take it you're rejecting my offer?

[whistles_the_blues]

That is what I just implied.

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

Yes, you're dismissed of any responsibility with castle evacuations. [Acting like she actually has any power or say over this.]

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

Glad to know where I stand.

[heloise]

How difficult is it?

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

You stand with everyone else who abandoned their post when the Castle needed them.

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

Uh uh. Conversation over.

And, for the record, Agent Carolina, unless you can prove otherwise, I don't answer to you, or the UNSC.

[He's staying calm.]

Clint Barton

[youfallback]

As the person who was in charge of the evacuation plans, I can remove anyone from my service. Including individuals who failed to live up to my expectations.

Agent Carolina

[compromisedarrow]

Again, glad to know where I stand.

Clint Barton

[well_assembled]

Tower? Lobby, fifteen.

Natasha Romanoff

[compromisedarrow]

Roger. I'll be there.

[Short and terse, that's Clint Barton's tone at the moment. Something's up]

[compromisedarrow]

Well, not everyone's gonna be good at it. Relies mostly on upper body strength. But I'd say I'm a pretty good teacher. You can always give it a try.