I guess it's about time I let everyone in on this. The night of July 4th, Peggy Carter agreed to become my wife.

I apologize if I am interrupting your wedding preparations. It's very soon, isn't it?

I just wanted to ask you something. About dark magic.

Ok so we have the 4th coming up. That means drunken mishandling of explosives. Burnt hotdogs that we swear taste great. AAAAAAANNNNDD....Rogers' birthday! What's he going to be now? 172? Whatever. The guy could use a party, and after everything that's been going on in our collective noggins, we could use to blow off some stress, too.

So let's have those ideas! I say we shut down Brooklyn and host an entire borough bash.

[Message to Nat and Wanda]

You good? Didn't wake up with some crazy future life did you?

So. The time stone reacted to my other self showing up. Meeting your other self inadvertently? Not merely a trope. It really is a bad idea.

Your calendars and date settings aren't wrong. It was 2019. It really is four years in the future and it really is 2023 now.

Sorry.

>> Meu drăguţ
>> Can you pick up a few things for me, before you get home?
>> Whenever you get home

Ok gals! Stark and Potts got hitched and are off on their honeymoon. Time for the Naughty Girls Club to get real.

I vote for here.

So this is… new.

My name is Ava. I’m pretty sure I don’t know most of you and I’m not very good at introductions so I’ll keep it brief - it’s been an interesting few days. If anyone knows a place to get a very stiff drink or a very decadent cake; do let me know. I’m going to assume specific cravings are normal after having just been transported to a new universe.

( Pepper )

( Natasha )

( Peter Parker )

( (spoilers!) - net post with messages for Steve, Loki, Peter P., & Nat. )

( (spoilers within) net post )

Well met to all who read these words. I am Sif, formerly of Asgard, recently arrived in Midgard and making my place now among my people here. I offer greetings to those whom I know from my previous visits to Midgard, and if my aid is required in aught to assist or defend this world where I now dwell, I offer it as well.

There's been a subtle shift of metaphysical energy within the dimensional rift. Anyone who is psychically sensitive or manipulates energy has likely felt a little off.

It's not at a dangerous level, but I can see someone's already had a dream. I think we can expect this to happen over the coming nights.

In the meantime, it's being monitored by myself and Wong for any abrupt changes.

So have a survey:


1. What’s your coffee mug look like? It's a manly unicorn mug.

( 2-30 )

We've been through a lot lately. Good and bad. There's more and more people showing up. Some new. Some returning who don't remember being here before. Looking at it all together it's looking like something is back-building. Something big. I bounced this off a few people and we seem to be in agreement. It's time to rebuild what we had before.

It's time for the Avengers and SHIELD to reform.

I realize this may not be a welcome idea, and Pepper I know you and Tony are new parents so I'm sorry the timing is bad. No one will be forced into this. If someone wants to be backup or not involved at all that decision will be respected.

But I'm calling for volunteers. So is Nick. Old faces and new. Sound off here with what you'd prefer. If you are going to be part of this let us know which team you want to be on: Avengers or SHIELD.

Thanks.
Steve

Everyone meet Morgan Maria Stark! Tony dressed her like this so not my idea.

Stephen,

I am working on the cultist situation with Vision. He hacked into their locked forum and we were able to figure out when the next online meeting with all the members is. I think I can take care of them remotely, from the Sanctum - so I have been practicing astral projection. I am able to achieve further reach with my telepathy in that form.

I was also thinking-- Do you think it's a good idea if-- He mentioned me staying with him--

Apparently this is the place to introduce myself.

My name is Vision, I arrived a few days ago. I believe I may already know some of you rather well, and others perhaps less so.

Things in this part of the universe are quite different from where I've come from. A lot better, actually, in many ways. I don't know how well I am adjusting to everything, but I am very grateful to be here regardless.

Alright, all you super beings (and assorted normal people).

I'm pleased to announce that upon collaboration with Dr. Banner, and Tony Stark, a medical clinic will be implemented at Stark Tower. Since most of you have unique physiology and/or biology, I can understand if you've been hesitant to go and see a medical practitioner.

Taking care of your health is an important factor, even if you never get sick. At the very least, you should have annual medical checks to ensure your baseline remains stable. And from what I understand, dangerous things happen, and you might need splints or a bullet hole stitched up.

The clinic is open on an as needed basis so appointments are much appreciated; however, if you need one of us, please call (xxx) xxx.xxxx. That's our on-call line, and someone will answer it.

Remember: if you have super owies, come to the super doctors! Better to bleed on us than bleed alone!

PS: We take payment in form of take-out and/or autographed memorabilia that I can easily sell on eBay.

Okay, ladies! Estrogen power brunch! Who's in? When and where?

OMFG I THINK I'M IN LABOR!!!

[moments later]

Disregard that post. Might have just been...yeah never mind.

[literally a minute later]

NO REALLY THESE ARE CONTRACTIONS!!!

[two minutes later]

So these false labor things suck beyond the telling of it.

Falcon reporting for duty.

Pepper filled me in on what's going on. Figured I should say hi and see who else is around.

( unanswered texts to Thor )

[network post]

Ok, so Jane's got an infection. Backlash from her chemo. Passed out in lab, Friday alerted me, whole ambulance thing happened. I'm over here at Columbia Medical. You know who isn't? Thor.

That guy has zero concept of what blowing up a phone is. Anyone have any idea where Thor is? Strange? Can you go check and make sure Loki hasn't shived him?

I can't zip over to Castle Asgard right now to see if they're going all Medieval Times in ye olde dining hall. I don't even know what they do in their free time.

I'm Bucky. A magician told me that I was here before. Don't remember anything about meeting anyone in an alternate dimension though.

I'm looking for a hundred year old veteran from Brooklyn who never knew when to quit.

So Stephen, who is the most anti-social person I know, apparently believes in the power of support groups.

Who knew!

I'm Christine Palmer, MD. I'm a trauma surgeon over at Metro General, and more often than not, you'll find me in the emergency room, which believe it or not, I'm in right now.

It's my lunch, which means I'm eating a granola bar, hiding in a supply closet for peace and quiet.

And no, this isn't Grey's Anatomy, so I literally AM eating in a supply closet.

I am SO glad to have two of my bridesmaids back! Natasha? Wanda? Final gown fittings! NOW!

I need to mope in someone's presence. With ice cream. Can we do this?

I also want to see you, so that too.

Right so this is weird awkward something.

I heard Fury was here. Is that true?

Has anyone seen an orange tabby cat wandering around?

Oh and I'm Carol. Carol Danvers.

At the urging of my tutor, and because I agreed and thought it to be a good idea, I traveled to the city of Kathmandu in Nepal to have some time away to hone the finer points of my abilities. It was a wonderful trip, despite how much of the beauty of the city has been ravaged by earthquakes - but much of it has also been maintained as well, and I especially enjoyed the maze of narrow streets and alleyways. The tourist district is lively but still maintains an old-world feel, which I appreciate.

I think I picked up far too many books, too much jewelry, and a paper lantern or two that wasn't necessary but too pretty to pass up.

But I have returned and I missed all this.

Here's your comforting monthly notice that the universe isn't folding in on itself like origami.

I was busy overseas. If anyone has any mystical, paranormal, or occult issues or questions, I can answer them now. No, you can't touch or hold the relics.

If you ask me any questions, Stark, I'm not answering. I know not to feed the trolls. Have Pepper ask instead, so she can filter you.

[Jane]

I apologize that I haven't gotten a chance to talk to Thor. I'll do this as soon as possible. There was a series of Κῆρες sightings in the Mediterranean that I had to look into.

[Thor]

I'd like you to stop by the Sanctum when you have some time. I wanted to talk to you about Jane's condition and what to expect, and to ask for an update about your brother. No need to set up a time. I'll know when you're stopping by.

[Wanda]

I wanted to see how you are feeling about your level of control with your powers. Is everything feeling more finely honed. or do you feel like you need more time in the mirror dimension to practice?

Hello, ladies! (Hi Wanda. Tony gave me your name.)

I need to look into some menu options for the wedding. Natasha would tell me pigs in a blanket so I'm leaving the dress part up to her. Peggy, I trust you...and I want all the scoop on Steve. Wanda, Tony said you'd know some vegetarian place.

HELP!

I've just come from the end of the world. I'm not in entirely presentable condition. Maybe try not to bombard me with information.

But I figured I should - say hi, or something. If only so Dr. Strange doesn't have to lie to anyone about finding me in Central Park yesterday.

Hey. So I understand there was another me. I'm not even going to try to explain how that works. I'll leave that to the mystic man, but I was told I was stuck in the Soul Stone...or something. Ask Strange. But I'm back.

I may sound like a broken record here on the whole “a lot has changed”, but I think it’s fair for me to use the punch card with how enormous Christmas has become. The future certainly doesn’t make anything simple. And Christmas appears to be very serious.

It’s a nice atmosphere though. For a city that’s crowded and never sleeps, covered in lights and a positive attitude.

What’s the non-dinosaur way to spend Christmas these days?

After consulting with my fellow mystics, we were able to use a couple relics to house the reality and power stones for safe handling and transport.

Since the stones can't be kept together under one single entity, I proposed the following:


Reality - Stark's agreed to keep it in a high security lock-down at the Avengers' upstate Headquarters, outside of the city.

Power - I'm returning this to Star-lord and friends. If they need any additional assistance while on Earth, I suggest that Nick Fury and his agents can offer assistance.

Space - The stone is already bound. Leaving that binding in place between the King and Prince of Asgard is a reasonable solution.

Time - The has long been in the keeping of the Masters of the Mystic Arts and the Sorcerer Supreme. That trend will continue.

Mind - Destroyed. Thank you, Wanda.

Soul - Well out of reach, now that the link volunteered to remove themselves from the equation.


If there's any questions, ask. The Reality and Power stones will be delivered this evening.

Hey guys.

Fury

Did you ever go on vacation?

Tony

I demand a present from Dubai.

Wanda

How are you doing with the normalcy of things now?

James

Bored with normalcy yet?

How is your vacation treating you?

Alright. I never thought it would come to this, but here I am.

Song recs. Give them to me. I .... can't keep living in the 70s and 80s.

Well. I can..but I probably shouldn't. MTV is scary and this Cardi B woman is terrifying. Like who seriously finds that attractive?! I'm so confused by Earth.

Music. Gimme.

Yay! We won at something that somewhere else didn't win at.

I think we've all earned a vacation.

So here it is. You name it, you got it. I'm sending you (and a plus one, if applicable) on an all expense paid vacation to wherever the hell you wanna go to. Max limit of two weeks. Plane tickets and prepaid expense cards can be picked up within 24 hours of request at Stark Industry's front desk on the main floor.

Fulgerul luminează intermitent
Când oboseala te-a copleșit, dragă
Tremură genele acolo

Totul este trecut, totul a suflat
Nu mai trebuie să te întorci
Nu mai rămâne nimic în urmă
Doar tristețe și vai.

Checking in. How are you feeling lately?

Hey, guys. First, I hope everyone is settled in. Some of us have been here longer than others. Some, like me, have been here before but don't remember. Regardless, things are starting to heat up. Nat and I were talking and we think it's about time we all met up to talk about everything.

[middle o' the goddamn night, trying desperately to stay Agent Barton, not fall into Clint]

Cap : Aragorn
Tony : Boromir (sorry, Ton', but)
Nat : Galadriel
Thor : Thorin Gimli (book vers.)
Agt Carter : Arwen
Bobbi : Éowyn
Fury : Gandalf
Loki : Gríma
Bruce : Elrond Radagast
Hulk : Balrog
Strange : one of the blue ones Elrond
Wanda : Lúthien
(Vision : Beren ? )
Pietro : Éomer Legolas

So I guess I should be used to odd things happening by now. But even this hurts my brain a little.

Is it blasphemous to want to be somewhere other than your home city?