Chapter 150: Avengers XV
"So," Tony broke the silence, his tone light, "what's the first thing you'll say to her when she's... you know, back to her prime?"
Steve blinked, startled by the question. "I... I don't know. It's been so long. What do you even say to someone after decades apart?"
"'Hey, remember me? You left me hanging on that dance,'" Dave quipped, smirking.
Steve shook his head, though a small smile tugged at his lips. "Not exactly how I'd put it."
"Better think fast," Tony added. "Once she's back, you'll have to deal with the fact that she might not want to join your little superhero club."
Steve frowned. "Peggy's always been about doing what's right. If we can convince her that this organization is about protecting people and not politics, she'll step up."
"Fair enough," Dave said. "But just so you know, this isn't just about convincing her. If she's going to lead, she needs to see that the world still needs heroes."
"Isn't that your job?" Steve asked, raising an eyebrow. "You and Tony seem to have plenty of power between you."
"Yeah, but leading is different from fighting," Tony chimed in. "You know that better than anyone, Cap. Peggy's got the experience, the vision. She's the type of leader people listen to."
Steve leaned back in his seat, digesting their words. "And if she says no?"
Dave shrugged again. "Then we find someone else. But let's cross that bridge when we get to it."