[ She bites her lip around a smile, trying not to look too amused by the comment. It's an exaggeration, surely, but he's also not entirely wrong β in their world, at least, Captain America is an enduring symbol of strength and patriotism. The soldiers on the front looked to him for inspiration and guidance; the children at home saw a hero. Peggy, however, has always seen the man behind the shield first and foremost.
And so: ]
It is incredibly patriotic, isn't it? [ Her smile softens. ] But at the time, that was something the Allies sorely needed. [ Is that saying enough without giving too much away? Peggy flicks her gaze over to Steve across the room, where he's chatting with one of her friends. ] But to answer your question, no, I doubt there's any vibranium to be found in El Nysa. It's a remarkable metal, though β it can absorb the kinetic energy of an impact with little to no recoil.
[ The thing can ricochet without losing strength or speed because of that property, too. Funny how much damage a shield can do. ]
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And so: ]
It is incredibly patriotic, isn't it? [ Her smile softens. ] But at the time, that was something the Allies sorely needed. [ Is that saying enough without giving too much away? Peggy flicks her gaze over to Steve across the room, where he's chatting with one of her friends. ] But to answer your question, no, I doubt there's any vibranium to be found in El Nysa. It's a remarkable metal, though β it can absorb the kinetic energy of an impact with little to no recoil.
[ The thing can ricochet without losing strength or speed because of that property, too. Funny how much damage a shield can do. ]