[Video | January 1st, Afternoon]

[z_jay]

Good afternoon, Luceti. Eugene, here, and I hope you're all keeping warm out there. I know many of you are probably still recovering from the solstice celebration earlier this month, or festivities that might preoccupy you during the end of a year and the beginning of the next, but I am in need of a favor from a few of you.

[His smile is hopeful, a little nervous, but not tremendously so. That nervousness does prompt him to lick his lips to wet them, giving a semi-glance offscreen for a moment before continuing.]

I, uh, will need whoever's helping Tasha out with her café to contact me as soon as possible. Nothing's gone wrong, but I think it's a good idea I get to know you all better. I don't think I've met you all just yet. But we can work on fixing that.

Anyway, business is open as usual, if you need a warm drink to keep you from freezing. Drop by, I'd love to have the company! As always, listeners...

[Now his smile is genuine, feeling a little bit of embarrassment since technically the audience was watchers instead of listeners, but old habits die hard.]

Don't do anything crazy, out there. Just kidding-- stay safe.

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[Video]

[wildbluevagner]

[Kurt answers with his usual distinctive German accent.]

So I guess this means you're the new boss, huh? [He says without much mirth. The loss of Natasha stings especially since she was the last mentor figure the X-Men had left.

Unless they count Deadpool.

...Not even Deadpool wants to count Deadpool.]

This is Kurt Wagner, reporting to duty. The most instant server you could hope for.

[selfhelp]

Checking in as ordered.

[He can't help sounding a little morose about it. It's not the greatest way to start off the new year.]

[tryit]

Don't forget. That window table closest to the bar? Reserved for Bishop and company.

[She's joking. Really. Mostly?

It's easier than having to deal with the fact that her latest sparring partner has gone home, too. First Clint, then Natasha. She might have known the woman as well, but she had respected her. And had enjoyed the training.]

[halfnhalf]

Yeah, I'm here. Ready to work.

[Count another person who sounds a little morose; he liked Natasha a lot, and didn't get to know her near as much as he wanted to. What a way to start the new year.]

[action]

[untrueheart]

[Rue has something of a standing not!date with Natasha about once a week at the cafe. She comes in for that, taking her usual small table and looking about as uncomfortable with the whole thing as always. But talking to her...it makes her feel and think better about some things.]