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Published: 2013-02-07 21:37:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 21457; Favourites: 696; Downloads: 4
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Description This is something Steve has been afraid of ever since Erskine offered him a gift: Sometimes, gifts are taken back.
Bruce is torn between helping the Captain and trying to find a solution for himself.
And Tony ... orders Jarvis to record every move tiny Steve makes. For security reasons, obviously. The pictures he takes with his cell phone will be just for blackmail. But he still cares a whole lot (as you can probably tell looking at Steve).

This idea is not exactly new, I have read some amazing fanfic using it, and it hasn't left me alone.


Painted in Photoshop, Bamboo Tablet, approx. 30 hours.
Disclaimer: Characters are not mine, nor is the set. No profit is made from this.
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Comments: 153

rababco [2016-10-07 00:19:32 +0000 UTC]

Aww, little Steve is so cute and sad. Does Steve have all health problems he'd had before the serum? Why is Jarvis recording all of Steve's moves for security purposes? I can understand if it's to keep track of Steve's health so he knows if something's wrong like he's having an asthma attack or something goes wrong with his heart.Β I wonder if Jarvis can keep track of his vitals.

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NocturnalWrites [2016-01-14 00:53:02 +0000 UTC]

Love this so much!Β  I honestly wonder how long it was before Steve stopped waking every morning and wondering if he'd find himself serum-less...or if he ever has.

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Gassada In reply to NocturnalWrites [2016-01-22 14:58:45 +0000 UTC]

I think he still wakes up sometimes, like from a nightmare, slightly disoriented and thinking he is back to his old self. Or sometimes feel like he's about to get an asthma attack until he remembers that he doesn't anymore. Or be somewhat surprised by his mirror image because he was lost in a memory and sees himself reflected somewhere. Those things.

Thank you so much for commenting!
Sorry for the late response, a lot has been happening in the last weeks!

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NocturnalWrites In reply to Gassada [2016-01-25 11:01:32 +0000 UTC]

I totally agree.Β  He's about a year out of the ice in the Arrow crossover (crackfic, I know) I'm working on,Β and I wrote a scene in which he loaned a spare jacket toΒ Felicity, whom he'sΒ taking out for a ride.Β  And, of course, it's *huge* on her and he has to come up with an alternative.Β  It's a small thing, but it both surprises him andΒ flusters himΒ a little -- he *knows* he's bigger, but like so many other people who've significantly changed their bodies (usually people who've lost large amounts of weight) he's not always used to thinking of that size difference in relative terms.Β 

Actually, I tend to think there was a lot he didn't expect overall as far as the changes went.Β  Oddly, I doubt suddenly being able to run so fast or do all of what he could do really surprised him at the time (though clearly, it takes him aback once the HYDRA agent is dead and he's got a second to think) but

But the change in the way people react to him?Β  That would have been huge.Β  Not just googly-eyed looks, but the amount of space people give him (since he's larger and more physically intimidating) and drawing more attention than he's used to drawing in social situations.Β  I imagine he faded into crowds before.Β  Not so easy to do now.

Thank you for sharing your work!Β  And no worries about comments to replies - I am frequently criminally behind in responding to my own, not because I don't love them (because I do) but it keeps. getting.Β  interrupted.Β  Ugh.

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winterfrost318 [2015-11-04 23:10:24 +0000 UTC]

Awww poor Steve! I love how he's wearing Tony's shirt. This work is really cool!!! Truly talented, no doubt about it Great job!!!

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Gassada In reply to winterfrost318 [2015-11-08 18:04:53 +0000 UTC]

Thank so much! This is actually one of my two favourite pictures of all those I painted.
I think Tony would laugh his ass off and then be really kind. But he would save the evidence for later

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thelasttardis [2015-07-27 20:11:56 +0000 UTC]

good LORD

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Gassada In reply to thelasttardis [2015-07-28 20:26:50 +0000 UTC]

Is that good or bad?
Thank you for the watch

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xSan-chi [2015-07-25 09:53:05 +0000 UTC]

This work is soo gorgeous!!!!

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Gassada In reply to xSan-chi [2015-07-28 20:27:11 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I am happy you like it!

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tll2d [2015-03-27 01:58:57 +0000 UTC]

I LOVE THAT STEVE IS WEARING TONY'S FAVORITE SHIRT!!!!!!!!!!!!! Β Wow, your descriptions are as amazing as your art. Β 

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Gassada In reply to tll2d [2015-03-27 13:07:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much! I am happy you like it
I figured the shirt was the best way to show how much Tony cares.

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oKlaziki [2014-08-06 14:56:18 +0000 UTC]

Is that Tony's Black Sabbath, Steve is wearing?

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Gassada In reply to oKlaziki [2014-08-07 06:37:59 +0000 UTC]

It is. I think he and Bruce would be the closest to tiny Steve's size, and Tony rather sacrifices his shirt than have Steve in one of Bruce's horrendous button-downs. Also to boost the morale and show that it is just a temporary situation and they don't have to get clothes, so he doesn't have to part with it for long. And because he secretly cares.

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WindowArtist1994 [2014-07-24 18:56:09 +0000 UTC]

This is so cool, and very inventive!Β 

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Gassada In reply to WindowArtist1994 [2014-07-27 06:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I'm happy you like it. I got the idea from a very nice fanfiction out there that hasn't let me go.

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WindowArtist1994 In reply to Gassada [2014-07-27 20:25:45 +0000 UTC]

Gotta love Fanfiction...

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Gassada In reply to WindowArtist1994 [2014-07-28 17:18:55 +0000 UTC]

Right? There is so much AMAZING talent out there!

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WindowArtist1994 In reply to Gassada [2014-07-31 23:03:56 +0000 UTC]

Agreed!

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secondwing [2014-07-04 15:45:20 +0000 UTC]

AMAZING!AND I WONDER WHAT TONY DO NEXT IS TWEET^^ 

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Gassada In reply to secondwing [2014-07-05 06:18:16 +0000 UTC]

And thanks for the watch, too! Β 

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Gassada In reply to secondwing [2014-07-05 06:16:51 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I am happy you like it. I think he is savin this one for later, in case he needs some leverage when he has done something stupid or reckless.

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luvobiwan22 [2014-06-26 18:48:19 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing!!Β Β Β 

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Gassada In reply to luvobiwan22 [2014-06-27 07:08:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much, I am happy you like it! And thanks for watching, too! Β 

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ThornSkadi [2014-06-22 02:29:16 +0000 UTC]

aww! Poor Stevie! You're a jerk Tony!

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Gassada In reply to ThornSkadi [2014-06-22 17:17:48 +0000 UTC]

Poor Steve, really. I think Tony would help him, but he would also want prove for his secret private Captain America collection
Aaaaaand I think Tony and Bruce would be those who would - while trying to get him back to his old self - also show Steve that he still is valuable as a strategic mastermind.

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ThornSkadi In reply to Gassada [2014-06-23 00:35:19 +0000 UTC]

but of course

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minoana [2014-04-07 06:15:21 +0000 UTC]

An excellent idea brought to astonishing fruition!

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Gassada In reply to minoana [2014-04-07 14:06:13 +0000 UTC]

You rendered me speechless with this comment. Thank you very much, I am happy you like it!

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Omnipotrent [2013-12-14 12:53:56 +0000 UTC]

DAMN!!!

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Gassada In reply to Omnipotrent [2013-12-15 08:49:46 +0000 UTC]

Ah, thank you?

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Omnipotrent In reply to Gassada [2013-12-15 08:53:53 +0000 UTC]

It's a positive damn.

This is so life like!

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Gassada In reply to Omnipotrent [2013-12-16 20:49:36 +0000 UTC]

Aw, thanks. I am happy you like it, I put a lot of work into this

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Omnipotrent In reply to Gassada [2013-12-16 23:16:18 +0000 UTC]

Evidently...holy shiiiit

I wanna hear the story behind this

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me2animelover4ev [2013-10-15 07:11:08 +0000 UTC]

This is actually powerful imagery, just seeing Steve in comparison to Tony and Bruce just takes my breath away.

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Gassada In reply to me2animelover4ev [2013-10-18 15:57:13 +0000 UTC]

Thanks so much, I am happy you like it! I read the idea somewhere and then it wouldn't let me go. I mean there is so much more to Steve than his physique, and I imagine Tony and Bruce will see that but somehow I think Steve himself might not.

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Nevrandil [2013-09-04 21:14:58 +0000 UTC]

oh wow..

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Gassada In reply to Nevrandil [2013-09-09 16:24:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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Callendra [2013-08-22 15:36:17 +0000 UTC]

Wow I really love the idea and especially how you turned it into life. I love the details and their expression once again. Really true to life.

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Gassada In reply to Callendra [2013-08-23 17:15:29 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much again.
This idea took hold of me ever since I read it. There's so many feelings I have about this, I can't even say. Steve is such a hero at heart, he'd still be capable to do great things and I know the Avengers wouldn't care (though that probably only is true for the man Tony has grown to become, not the one he was initially). But still, it made my heart ache to read it.
Haha, emotional barfing, sorry
Thanks again for commenting!

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Callendra In reply to Gassada [2013-08-24 13:35:25 +0000 UTC]

No no don't apologize I totally see what you mean ^^
You are welcome!

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Sakura-Tsukikage [2013-06-28 04:47:17 +0000 UTC]

Oh, wow, this is amazing! And I love the amount of story you've managed to work into just the image--it's incredible.

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Gassada In reply to Sakura-Tsukikage [2013-06-28 07:15:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much, I am happy you like it!
I am not much of a writer so I try to paint a story with my pictures.

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Danish-Fay [2013-06-22 23:11:21 +0000 UTC]

Could you perhaps give the link for the mentioned story? I would love to read your inspiration for this awesome artwork <3

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Gassada In reply to Danish-Fay [2013-06-23 08:26:56 +0000 UTC]

The story can be found here [link] .
I really love Tony in this one.
And thank you very much, I am happy you like my art

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fuurin-no-uta [2013-06-18 10:30:11 +0000 UTC]

Steve is wearing Tony's shirt O.o

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Gassada In reply to fuurin-no-uta [2013-06-18 11:38:11 +0000 UTC]

He is, you noticed!
Haha, Tony might seem a bit harsh but he genuinely cares
Thanks for commenting!

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SuccubuS9500 [2013-06-18 08:27:44 +0000 UTC]

Steve's neck makes him look a bit malnutritioned, otherwise its all sexy

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Gassada In reply to SuccubuS9500 [2013-06-18 11:47:35 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for commenting!
Sexy you think?
Tiny!Steve is supposed to be very thin and vulnerable, I suppose. He brings out the mother hen in me ... and everyone else.

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SuccubuS9500 In reply to Gassada [2013-06-18 12:06:50 +0000 UTC]

He does! he's just so innocent

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