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[hyperverbose]

Question that I'm already sure I'm going to regret asking:

Is someone actually expecting us to wear these uniforms?  They're not exactly GQ, and the fact that one seems to keep magically appearing in my closet when I try to toss it out is starting to scream cult dynamic.  I'm not gonna wake up sewn into one next week, am I?

Comments

[expatriates]

Sore that metal armor isn't in vogue?

[hyperverbose]

You go to all the work to establish trademark colors and then this happens.

[ also yes. that. ]

[expatriates]

Trademarks resist the intent. They're not supplying us with resources; they're outfitting soldiers.
Is infringing on your personal style the bridge-too-far for your relationship with bureaucracy?

[hyperverbose]

There was no clause in the Accords that dictated what color underwear I wear while saving the day.

[flagwaver]

I think our clothing choices should be the least of our worries right now, Tony.

[Says the guy who has worn a dumb uniform for a long ass time so he's used to this by now.]

[expatriates]

Come on, Steve; let him tie himself up in knots with this one. I want to see where he gets with this.

[flagwaver]

I don't know why you encourage him.

[sigh]

[expatriates]

Because I've accepted that my influence isn't a factor in Tony's decision-making.

[ Low-key implication: you haven't. ]

[hyperverbose]

Why am I hardly surprised that Captain Unitard is fine with this?

[flagwaver]

That has nothing to do with this. I'm just trying to focus on more important things.

[Like the fact that we are in this weird place between worlds???]

[hyperverbose]

And I'm trying to focus on things we can control right now.

[cryostasis]

You really think they'd sew us into uniforms?

[hyperverbose]

[ OH HOORAY HIS FAVORITE PERSON EVER ]

Maybe they'd find something with a few more buckles, just for you. Some overlong sleeves... I'm thinking something in white.

[cryostasis]

[BEST FRIENDS FOREVER LOOK OUT STEVE jk he would never]

A straight jacket. You want to put me in a straight jacket.

[hyperverbose]

Did I say that? I'll have you know that description fits some of the latest new trends in France right now.

[ get. bent. :) ]

[expatriates]

They want us cooperative, not confined.

[cryostasis]

That would make sense. I'd hope they'd trust us enough to let us put on our own clothes.

[expatriates]

Taking their trust for granted would be a mistake.

[flagwaver]

He's just trying to find something new to whine about. Don't worry about him.

[cryostasis]

So this is normal for him?

[flagwaver]

Unfortunately, yes. Just try to ignore him.

How are you? Everything good?

[I mean as far as we know, no one here has the secret passwords to turn you into a killing machine, but... checkins aren't a bad idea, probably.]

[misspotts]

I think you could manage to get yourself out if you did.

[hyperverbose]

Beside the point. This is definitely one of those principle of the thing... things.

[misspotts]

Because it feels like putting it on sends some kind of message. I get it.

[hyperverbose]

Exactly. That's what uniforms are - they're a symbol of... uniformity. Compliance.

Do we really want to roll over and show our bellies on this one so easily?