I suppose it isn't too soon to ask for lab space, right? Friday suggested I say hello while I get food delivered and shopping done - I'm Hope, this morning I was in San Fransisco, this afternoon, I'm in New York City.

Can't even lie and say that's the weirdest thing to happen in my life.

[Team Science]
The comprehensive battery of tests that I have been running conclusively indicate that Bucky and I are also both under the influence of whatever has reverted Steve to his pre-serum state.

We haven't been able to determine the cause yet, but my money's on something in Genosha based on the timing.


[Separate Filter to Christine Only]
A decade ago, I would be celebrating this. All I wanted for the longest time was to get rid of the Other Guy. Now that it's happened, I feel oddly empty.


[All Wedding Guests (minus the bride & groom)] (added later)
If you all don't mind, please stop by the lab when you have five minutes so I can get a blood sample for testing.

Pack your flip flops and grab your passports, we're going to Genosha for Thor and Jane's wedding. We finally got everyone's clearance to get in, which was like jumping through hoops of fire. Rooms and venue are all booked. We fly out tomorrow night at 5 PM. No paparazzi or media allowed. We're allowed only one photog in designated areas.

Cap's come up with a 3 part plan: ( Recon, Distract, Evac. )

( Private to Bruce, Darcy, Jane, and Steve )

Sorry we missed the big shindig but hope you had a great holiday.

And happy birthday Steve. Hope you enjoyed it.

[Peter P]

I didn't check in on you after the storm. I should have, I'm sorry. How are you doing? Everything ok?

I have a week off work and nothing to do. Which I guess is the point of having time off work, to relax and regroup and recover from pretend pneumonia (kidding, I actually asked for time off, had tons banked).
Anyways.

Who wants to drink and play lame bar games? I warn you, I drink like a white girl, so one person at a time. Too many, and I'll be in bed by 10 pm and that's just ... too real and lame.

Hello from New Asgard. Things are--boring isn't quite right but maybe static is the right word? Thor is still wallowing in guilt though there are plans to get him to stop hiding. The weather has been grey and in a sour mood.

I am spending my time training the guards and teaching the children, and working with Val--Loki's wife, who is in charge of everything--to make sure we're going to have all the resources we need. I had hoped New Asgard would be a safe place for long enough to plan for a firm future, but I worry that Loki's actions, and now Thor's, have made that impossible. I don't think the things Loki has done should pass without comment or excuse or punishment, but what I said before was true: I think he was making progress and I worry that he's been set back. And apart from how I feel, or how Thor and Val feel, he's dangerous. Possibly too dangerous to left to slide.

Jane is talking about trying to go to the synagogue, the temple of her religion, in Oslo. I'm trying to figure out what I can do without causing trouble or breaking our own laws to find money for her to get to Oslo, and for me to go with her for her own safety. For a long time Jane didn't think much of me planning for her security but now she sees the necessity.

I've been following the international news and what's on the network but it's not the same as being there. I hope all is well with you and that we'll talk soon.

What just happened?

Did I just lose my citizenship?

[later]
Every lecture and consulting gig I had on the books has been cancelled.

[later]
I'm getting a warning and am locked out of my bank account.

> I wanted to check in but I realized I don't know what to say other than 'are you ok?'
> And I guess if you still want that date we're going to have to wait a while.
> I'm sorry.

If anyone's tracking their order for an epic shit storm? It's arrived.

Pretty sure this is the opposite of chill, Thor.

Quick question: Does this stop if we throw some virgins or goats on a bonfire?

Has anyone talked to Bobbi? She left on a mission about a week ago and hasn't responded to any of my messages.

[Darcy]
Are you all right?

[Hope]
I've been out of touch and a bad friend. I'm sorry. How are you?

[text to Darcy]

> Hey, wanted to let you know that press release is still on hold.
> Trying to do it near the Senate hearing, which kept getting pushed back.
> Because monsters.


[text to Bruce and Hope]

> You both have chemistry and genetics experience.
> Can you double check samples from the drones?
> I've ran them three times and it's looking like vaguely super and soldiery.
> Like someone aimed and missed the bulls eye by a couple of rings.


[text to Rhodey]

> Any government rumblings about where Godzilla's buddies originated from?

Ross sucked it up and called for the Avengers, right after a hairy monster ate almost half of a National Guard unit.

We need three groups, with at least one heavy hitter in each team. Everyone else who can't power punch monsters can help with diversions or rescue ops. Monsters need stopped STAT. If you drop yours, tell us on the comm channel and go backup another team ASAP.

1. Team One: Anyone not afraid of getting wet, head to Pier 25. That's close to the Tower. Besides people in air-tight armor, do we have anyone with a super special surprise talent, like breathing underwater?


2. Team Two: Anyone used to fighting on foot needs to go to Battery Park. For those in the Tower, take the Quinjet on the rooftop and fly there. It needs stopped before it gets into the city.


3. Team Three: We need volunteers who can fly or fast travel to get to the other side of the Brooklyn Bridge. That's over on SHIELD's side and where the biggest mess is right now.

Let me know which team you're on. If it gets really bad, I can activate E.D.I.T.H. to help out.

Dr. Palmer's at Metro General. Take any wounded teammates there, and she'll admit and treat them.

( For S.H.I.E.L.D. & Strange )

( Team List (& ooc notes) )

Happy New Year! Hope you all had a great time at the party.

[Filter to Jane]
We need to talk. STAT. Something crazy happened.

[Filter to Pepper]
So... what do you say we skip the whole evil stepmom shtick and go out for mimosas this weekend?

Alright all you beautiful people -- let's hope that the world has stopped spinning and we can finally relaxed.

Oh wait, the world has to keep spinning for us to live ..but you know what I mean!

Been chatting with Darcy, and in deference to her amazing NYE gala, I'm going to do an after Christmas thing because lord knows I'm going to need normal people after spending it with my parents. Ew.

Boxing day! It'll be a quiet affair, with loads of water, hair of the dog (beer and wine, ain't getting fancier than that!), pizza and other fried foods and will be hosted at the Tower because I don't have that kind of living room space.

Also, thought it would be fun to do a Secret Santa ... or Satan, if you're into that kind of thing. Who's in?? Actually, even if you don't say anything, chances are I'll assign you to something ANYWAYS.

So stoked!

<3

So whoever is going to be stuck with me, just wanted to let you know I'm a size small in sweats, (okay fine, my butt is a medium), candy is always welcome and money absolutely appreciated. Also, I'm all about the most random thing you can possibly think of that would make you go 'who needs this??' The answer is me. Always.

<3

Looking for honest volunteers as game testers, so I'm posting here. I figured any of you would be great at force feeding me harsh truths, since we're stuck in this weird ass universe together.

I reversed engineered the B.A.R.F. tech and moprhed it into a virtual reality MMO. Our new gaming division is launching eScape on Christmas. It's our last chance before mass production. Fifty contest winners are joining us, thanks to a certain nationwide burger chain that I don't hand out free publicity pitches for.

Something something golden arches, something something meals in boxes with little plastic me's inside....

Anyone wanna take a test drive? Give a shout out and I'll toss a VR kit in your direction.

Ok, everyone who told me this was a ghost? You were right. I didn't want to believe it. You've all earned the right to gloat.

Anyone want to play Ghostbusters? Team Science, maybe? No crossing the streams type stuff. That containment unit in the movies is probably out of the question too. Maybe we can start finding a way to push it out of the work and living spaces. Create a safe space or something. Ideas?

Also, Steve's gone. I'll be steering the ship. First call? Might want to use the buddy system. At least until Strange gets back.

So if you marry someone and a week later they disappear, is that some type of annulment, or? Asking for me-- I can't believe we (general we) have figured out how to make a nose stylus for your phone - you know, when you want to scroll with both hands and a nose - but still haven't cracked the code on why people just disappear from this universe. Or how to prevent it.

No, I'm not looking for sympathy or explanations. Just coffee spiked with alcohol.

[locked to Bucky, Bobbi and Hope]

Pack your bags. Wakanda is asking for help.

Barnes, I know T'Challa spoke with you already. Do what you gotta do. No specific mission for you.

Hope, there's some security and intel that we need to get. T'Challa will fill you in.

Bobbi, you and I are on diplomacy duties. We want to see what's going on, and get a good sense.

Remember -- we're going as support. No one acts without talking to me first. All information must be shared. We are working together with Wakanda.


We leave tomorrow morning. 06h00.

[ Private message to Hope and Scott ]

Are either of you available to have a chat with Shuri? I never remember who knows who here, but she is T'Challa's younger sister, he mentioned she might have some ideas about how to make the quantum healing particles a more permanent thing.

That way I don't have to worry about when this good streak is going to wear off and the pain comes back

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.

[locked to Hope]

Omg. I meant to tell you this sooner, but I had to PROCESS (and work because bills keep happening which is the worst part of being an adult) and it took me a while to actually have some time but OMG.

Prom Night aka Tony and Pepper's Wedding aka The night I kind of peed myself? I DANCED WITH A KING.

Now. This may not be a BIG DEAL for you but omg it is for me, hence all the capitals.

How the heck is this life?

And what the heck do I do now?

Do I just live life knowing I've touched royalty? I've obviously washed my hands since, although inside I haven't.

This is ridiculous. And I can't tell Stephen because he'll just point and laugh and somehow get me a ridiculous amount of Wakanda souvenirs that I don't want or need.

> We have a new arrival, Ava Starr. She's having some phasing issues after the transference. I've escorted her to the basement of Stark's where the quantum tunnel machine is.

> I can open a portal so you can help her, if either of you are available.

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

( (spoilers within!) net post and private filter to Carol and Steve )

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

( This post is rated for serious medical issues )

( [This network post is rated red for discussion of serious medical issues] )

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.

need burger

I proposed, and he said yes.

It grows ever colder outside. How am I to obtain powdered cheese puffs with a ridiculous cat wearing sunglasses on the packaging?

These past few weeks have been... Insightful to say the least, with the difference in celebrations, friendships, and even beverages.

Strawberry Acai with coconut is rather good.

[Director Nick Fury]

I was hoping to speak with you.

So. Jane's birthday was terrible because of obvious reasons. Thanks to Scott's idea of throwing Jane a re-birthday party, I've opt to take charge of this because, ya know. Best friend status.

Either way, the party will be this Saturday at Asgard warehouse [address].

EVERYONE is invited, party is at 8pm see you all there!

I will admit... I've missed the taste of Starbucks strawberry acai while back home.

So it is good to have it in my grasp once again.

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.

[Message to Thor, Darcy, Loki, Tony, Pepper, Hope, Scott, Steve, and Bucky]

Hi. I know this is last minute but a lot has been happening and I didn't know if I should do anything. But if you're free, I'd love to have you over for dinner tomorrow, on Sunday, to celebrate my birthday.

Who wants to go drinking with me, right now.

[Tony]

Can I get the key to my apartment, please...

So... where can I get some really soft purple bed sheets??

( [to Team Science: Hope, Jane, and Scott] )

( [to Darcy] )

( [to Pepper] )

Okay so... After having a mental breakdown in my place (Thanks again Tony!) I guess it's better if I just get this over with...

I'm Darcy a lot of you know me, but...I don't know any of you. Apparently, the other Darcy that was here is gone and I arrived in her place so... I'm sorry about that.

But hey, I can still totally be your friend! Just ya know, bare with me is all.


Jane Foster

So...yeah, hi.

Thor

So how broken is your brother about this?

I hope by now, we all realize that some of our people are going to go missing.

Yes, it's related to the timeline instability. No, I can't stop it. Yes, I wish I could. No, I have no way of knowing until after it's happened. And yes, it'll keep happening.

Wanda Maximoff is back with us, but her memory's been compromised. She's staying here at the Sanctum.

For full disclosure, I'm going to make this into a Reddit style AMA. I did it a few years ago in r/neurology. If you want to comment with what you remembered for others to read, you can. If you have a question about our universe, no matter how outlandish, ask it. I'll answer to the best of my ability.

( I've seen a little too much. )

Sorry to put a break in talks of Borat and other fun stuff, but if anyone is interested in quantum entanglements (the nature of), or the quantum realm in general, it's like someone unscrewed my skull and dumped in a bunch of information. I mean, it's a place governed by something else than normal laws of physics - there's still so much to learn, but from what I know now, I think it could help us understand how to move within time and space the way no one ever has before. And SHIELD is shit, but we already knew that--

( Scott )

There is a certain Captain who is having his 100th birthday in four days! This is deserving of a celebration with fireworks, barbecue, cornhole, the works! I realize that this is pretty last minute, and I even questioned if I could pull something together this close to the event. Turns out that yes. Yes I can! So ( YOU ARE INVITED! )