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[right]Justice League Headquarters, Metropolis[/right]
Steve stretched, leaning back in his soft swivel chair. One of the perks of being a super soldier was that he didn't get a back ache if he hunched over a desk for long periods of time. Though it didn't keep warmed up and battle ready. Steve couldn't even remember a time that he didn't have to worry about being alert. Ever since he was little he had to fight or flee. Though as he grew up flee became less and less of an option. Nowadays he only retreated, and that was only to protect those around him.

Steve finished his stretch and went back to his work. He was analyzing both recent villains and his team members fighting capabilities. It was important work. It helped them both on and off the field. It also gave him a better understanding of those under him. It kept them safe and alive. 

Steve pushed the budding thought away. [i][color=7ea7d8]No time for the past solider[/color][/i]. He told himself forcefully. He pulled up another file labeled Zatanna. As he did so he heard a snort come from behind him. He forced himself not to smile. Instead he turned to her with a frown. The team had dubbed it his "Captain America Face".

"[color=7ea7d8]Not busy enough?[/color]" Cap asked levelly.

Zatanna tipped back her head and laughed. "I'm plenty busy. It's amazing how much work the League has to do when not punching things." She shook her head sending her black hair dancing. "Too bad Lex just couldn't hire someone to do all our paperwork."

Cap frowned a little more. "[color=7ea7d8]We need to take responsibilities for our own actions. Everything we do has consequences. Including punching [i]things[/i].[/color]"

His emphasis on the last word sent Zee into more laughter. "Yes Dad. I'm working Dad."

Steve turned back to his work so she couldn't see the smile that finally broke free of his dour countenance. Though if he went by her laughter, he probably failed. Still, silence resumed as the two worked diligently. Or rather Steve did. Zatanna worked... abet at her own pace.

"Steeeeve." Zatanna whined after a significant amount of time had passed.

Steve paused the new video he was watching and turned back to the woman. She was draped over her desk bonelessly. "I'm bored Cap. I don't want to do this anymore. It's not fair. Everyone else is ditching."

When Steve opened his mouth to rebutt her comment she waved her hand and continued.

"Yes, I know Carol's on a mission. Thor's out doing God-things. Probably making euphemisms about his hammer again. Then hitting people with it. And Scott is out doing family things. Magicians knows how he manages the dual life. And Flash is out doing his own life things. Like work. But I'm still tired of this. We've been working for hours!"

Steve sighed and opened his mouth to speak when he was cut off again.

"And please no lectures again about how important this is." Zee covered her ears. "I can recite it backwards at this point."

Steve raised an eyebrow and waited for Zatanna to lower her hands. When she did he finally spoke.

"[color=7ea7d8]Can I talk now?[/color]" Steve asked, sounding amused even to his own ears.

Zatana flushed a little. "Yeah, sorry Cap."

"[color=7ea7d8]I was going to say we could go get lunch.[/color]" Steve didn't bother hiding his smile this time. It grew wider as Zatanna hopped to her feet. She did a small little jig.

"Tseb eht era uoy!" The excited woman babbled out before hurrying out of the room. 

Steve stood up and reached for his shield as one of the alarms went off. The Captain turned and saw it was a message from Carol. 

[quote=Carol]< “[color=gold]This is Captain Marvel to Justice League; looks like this protest is turning into a riot, feel free to you know... help. If you want. You know how the Brotherhood gets.[/color]” >[/quote]

Steve felt his hand close around his shield. He latched it to the holder on his back and was going to press the button to reply, when eye was caught by the screen that displayed all the League member's locations.

"Hey Cap. I got Carol's message. We going?" Zatanna asked from behind. Obviously she had returned when she heard the message. 

Steve shook his head and pointed at the screen. "[color=7ea7d8]Looks like Barry's already at the scene and Thor's inbound.[/color]" Zee smiled at the knowledge. With Thor the three of them should be able to handle what the brotherhood tossed at them. Still, better safe than sorry.

Steve pressed the communicator button and spoke. "[color=7ea7d8]Captain Marvel. You have Thor inbound. Advise if you think you need more back-up.[/color]" 

"So... Food?" Zatanna asked hopefully after Steve was finished.