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2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion cloudfalling 2018-08-18 09:52 pm UTC (link)

Throughout the conversation, Nebula—who hadn't sat but did her customary lean against a wall—'s eyes kept flickering to Tony, as to say, Remember what we talked about. Waiting for him to bring it up. But as teams started forming, assignments divvied, she gritted her teeth and did so herself. "Shall we address how he was victorious last time? How he defeated us on every front? Something we know for certain we can change?" (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion the_iron_man 2018-08-18 10:53 pm UTC (link)

"Yeah. If he targets someone close to us to try to get the stones, we have to let them die," was Tony's answer. His face was grim as he stared back at Nebula. "Can't do it. No trade, no deal." "I'm not going to Titan. Not unless Strange ends up there. So I'm on board for Wakanda if it comes to that. I'll pop a message off to T'Challa and Shuri, get them started on troubleshooting the Mind Stone out of Vision." He didn't want Wanda to worry more. He knew Vision and her were close. Tony also knew removing the stone might take Vision offline entirely, though. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion cloudfalling 2018-08-18 11:00 pm UTC (link)

Nebula nodded to Tony but wasn't satisfied re: everyone else yet. She looked around the room. The only eyes she avoided were Gamora's—it had been Nebula who'd been the indirect instrument of Gamora's destruction. "It's his winning move. Pit the immediate consequences against the distant ones. Hit you in your loved ones. You feel like you're making the right decision but you're not. Any missions that go out should not consist of combinations of people who are unwilling to sacrifice one another." (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion redledgerkiller 2018-08-18 11:05 pm UTC (link)
	Listens and glances at Clint and soon back to Steve and Tony. "Wait, when was this talked about?" Asking since this is the first time she hears about letting people die. Especially innocent people. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion cloudfalling 2018-08-18 11:29 pm UTC (link)

Nebula shrugged, almost insolently. "So far Stark was the only one who thought to ask one of Thanos's daughters," the word spit out, "for insight on him. The insight is: he's a true believer. You can't outmuscle him. You are unlikely to outmanoeuvre him. You have to believe as hard as he does in the rightness of your cause or he will defeat you. And that includes not letting him use your own love against you. His vision is of the whole universe. Yours must be too." (Replies frozen) (Parent)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion seeswithboth 2018-08-18 11:31 pm UTC (link)
	Nick has been listening, nodding occasionally from his spot at the back of the room, but he has to agree with Nebula and Tony. First time for everything. "The Guardians know more of our foe than we do, especially considering their history. If Nebula thinks the teams should be compromised of people who have minimal bonds, I would tend to agree." (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion tordenguden 2018-08-18 11:34 pm UTC (link)

Thor agrees with Nick, Nebula and Tony but he also disagrees. The forge is either already ravaged by Thanos, or spared, he argues. He will lead a team to the forge, get his weapon, and it will comprise of those he trusts the most. He does not say it, but he hopes one of those people could potentially wield Stormbreaker if he perishes. Mjolnir chose its master after all -- Stormbreaker should act the same. (Replies frozen) (Parent)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion redledgerkiller 2018-08-18 11:37 pm UTC (link)
	Thinks for the moment. "Partner people up with someone they don't have a bond with, so the sacrifice is less damaging." She said thinking for the moment. Eyes looking at Steve as she exhaled. "IF we do this, who goes with who. And for the record, I don't like this plan." (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion the_iron_man 2018-08-19 12:10 am UTC (link)
	"You don't like it because hey, you're compromised like the rest of us," Tony was saying to Natasha, never one to shy away from conflict. "If I have to stay the hell away from Pep to keep my head in the game? Gonna do it." (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion redledgerkiller 2018-08-19 12:22 am UTC (link)
	"And we're not all a compromise to each other?" Says looking at Tony directly at this point. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion cloudfalling 2018-08-19 01:27 am UTC (link)
	To Thor, Nebula hadn't spoken but shrugged; if he was going where Thanos wasn't, the issue didn't apply. At this question from Romanoff to Stark, Nebula's eyes did flicker finally to Gamora's. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion witchiest 2018-08-19 01:30 am UTC (link)

Besides being confused about when SHIELD and the Avengers merged, and who the blue woman even was, Wanda didn't particularly like this plan of what seemed like extreme pragmatism. "I understand some people may not bat an eyelash at letting people they love die," she spoke bitterly. "But for others it is not so easy." And she didn't want any lectures about how it was necessary, and she should just get over it for the good of the universe - she knew it was necessary. She'd done it. She'd killed Vision to prevent the mind stone from being taken by Thanos, and yet he'd managed it anyway. They also didn't know for certain if they could change the outcome now by simply agreeing to kill each other if need be - nothing was certain. She looked at Tony. "I will go to Wakanda then, as soon as you inform them we are coming." If Natasha wanted to come with her, she wouldn't object. At least she knew the Widow, and felt a camaraderie with her. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion cloudfalling 2018-08-19 02:06 am UTC (link)
	"It is not a question of what is easy," said Nebula, almost to herself. "It's a question of what works." (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

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	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion the_iron_man 2018-08-19 02:34 am UTC (link)
	"Already done," Tony said, holding up his phone to show Wanda and then looking at Nebula and over to Nat. "Good enough plan, if he shows up. When he shows up. So far, he hasn't sent Tweedledum and Tweedledee here for Elrond." Tony glanced over at Clint with a nod, like he might reluctantly agree with that nickname. It was either that or Gandalf. Both were jerks. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion redledgerkiller 2018-08-19 02:36 am UTC (link)
	Nat exhaled for the moment as she listened. "I'm counting on her showing up." It was the reason Nat held onto that spear in the first place. (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion vibraniarm 2018-08-19 02:21 pm UTC (link)

Bucky had been listening quietly from the back of the room, hidden away from sight, an old way—but one that worked best for the situation. There was much to consider. The blue girl named Nebula seemed to be most on track. He sighed before speaking up and briefly moving closer so they could hear him. His eyes didn’t lift from the table, the only thing catching light was the vibranium technology glinting from his left arm. “I’m going to Wakanda. I owe T’challa everything. And if we’re all a compromise to each other? We need to switch it up. Natasha and Steve should hold New York and Stark should come to Wakanda as well...have we thought about not sending the Guardians into space, exactly where they were previously ambushed?” (Replies frozen) (Parent) (Thread)

	Re: 2. Thanos & Infinity Stones discussion the_iron_man 2018-08-19 11:35 pm UTC (link)
	"Yeah, switching it up sounds good. I'm in for Wakanda. I'll need to tell Pep first, get some of the projects wrapped if we can overnight." Tony nodded over to Bucky. His eyes didn't linger long though. "I think they're on they're on it. Space, I mean. Quill gave me a long distance com for when they try to get whatever a jump point's open." (Replies frozen) (Parent)

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