Multiverse of Madness

I figured out why the lighting seemed different in my living room. Pan has created a sunbeam that shines on her favourite napping spot (an empty cubby in my bookshelf). Shadows no longer follow the laws of physics, or whatever it is that normally controls all the angles.

Now if I can work out this other strange feeling...

Well if that doesn't take the cake...hello all. So, I guess someone felt like they didn't have enough on their hands, so they brought me here. Who wants to play?

Kind of in the mood for more chocolate than the human body can handle. Anyone want to binge watch both of the Willy Wonka movies with me and pig out on candy?

[FILTER: Morgan Stark, Peter Parker, May Parker, Torunn Thorsdóttir, Tim Drake-Wayne, & Laura Kinney]

With Sam hosting Thanksgiving at the facility, I feel like we can do a proper family holiday in New York City if you are up for it. Tim, your family is more than welcome. Peter, Sabrina is also more than welcome.

What do you think?

I lost a dear friend and one of my children so I will be spending the rest of the week with Morgan, Torunn, Peter, and Tim. I am reachable via the message board, text, or email.

[Peter]

If you want a job, Tony and I are happy to find something for you suited to your interests.

Please do not be alarmed if you see a floating, green dog. Sparky is completely harmless, but may phase into kitchens in search of treats. I am currently attempting to reconfigure him to discourage this behavior.

Thank you.

Tony is set up in the old tower. He has his lab there and he is focused on the portals. He, like all of us, is terribly sorry about all the losses and blips recently. I will make sure he doesn't work himself to death, but you likely won't be hearing much from him going forward. Please know we are still committed to supporting the displaced. I will be here Monday through Friday during normal business hours and we continue to have a room here.

[FILTER: Iron Fam Kids]

Tony and I will always be available to you, no matter the day or time. FRIDAY is set up to alert us should you endanger yourselves, but you are also free to contact us for anything you need, even if it is just a hug. We both love you very much.

[Morgan]
How do you feel about the New York thing?
[/]

I guess we're in the period now where technically it's not my first time for any of the holidays anymore, but it still sort of feels like it because last year they were so soon after I turned 18 that I didn't really get any of it. Thanksgiving I didn't even realise until I went out and everything was shut. This year I want to watch the movies and eat the candy and go to the parties.

Okay. Yeah, announcement time.

I'm taking a hiatus for a little while. And by that, I mean I'm moving out. Starting Monday, my permanent address will be the old Avenger's Tower in New York.

Before you start planning the going away party, it's not really a going away. Pepper will still be going back and forth. I just need a break.

[added later]

P.S. I probably should have mentioned there's plenty of room if anyone else wants to come with.

[Rhodey]

Oh, and I need you to take over as Iron Man. Congrats. You'll be great!

Thank you to everyone for your support over the last month. I mean that from the bottom of my heart.

[FILTER: Bruce Banner]

You better wear something nice to go to the museum. Borrow some of Tony's cologne.

[FILTER: Her kids]

I love you. Whatever you're feeling is perfectly valid.

[FILTER: Friends except Bruce*]

Bruce and I are going to the Museum of Natural History this weekend. I haven't been to a proper museum in months! It has just been so busy here. I love helping, but I am excited to get back to the city for a bit. Anyway, I put together an outfit. What do you think? Do you think Bruce will like it?

Outfit this way.


[anyone she talks to really]

Hi. Yes, it's me. I'm back. I will explain things later, including why there's a large mansion suddenly next to an unzoned space in New Asgard.

Right now, I need rest. And a shower. And a sandwich.



[Avengers, Friends, and Team Science]

I'm back. Celebrations for later, we need to talk now. Meet me in the science lab. Someone order pizza.



[Pepper and Morgan]

I love you both. I need to talk to the science team then I'm coming to find you- or you can just get down here and we can talk afterward.

You know what, just come by the labs. I want to see you both, okay?


[Rhodey]

I'm back. Drinks. We're doing drinks later.

[OOC: Activity Reward]

I now have photographs of both Peter and Morgan from their childhoods. I have May to thank for Peter's photos, but I do not know how I got my hands on Morgan's photo album. It was just sitting in my office this morning.

[Morgan]

Morgan, sweetheart, did you leave a family photo album on my desk in my office?

What MMOs are people around here playing?

Kinda feeling like no one's really saying anything about Tony's surprise voice chat.

Where's the proportional outpouring of hope and celebration that we have proof of life?

I know he's not back yet, but c'mon, y'all! Sundae and donut bar in the kitchen! Frisbees on the lawn! Let's all take a break and enjoy some good news for a change.

[Around 3am Monday morning, a voice transmission comes through the portal and appears over the network. It's Tony, though it's hard to decipher between static]

...thing on...? Okay...uh....This is Tony Stark. ... day 7 or 8? I can't remember. Hard to keep track of time when you're...

This message is for Earth-1999999.... uh, Darcy, if you're getting this, I'm alive and.... we need to hone in on the original frequency more....universes aren't...

Steve, don't.....I swear to God if...

....Pepper, I'm okay.....dream about you. Take care of Morgan and the kids.... Be home soon...

[A loud screech ends the transmission. It cannot be traced after that, but it has been recorded on the network and can be analyzed.]

Hello, all.

I return to Stark Industries full time on Tuesday. This means I will not be as readily available as I was this last week, but if you need anything, please send me a message and I will get back to you as soon as possible.

[FILTER: Steve Rogers]

My assistants know to put you and Bruce right through should you call.

[FILTER: Marcus]

Thank you for the kindness you showed me. It means quite a bit.

[FILTER: Her kids]

I can drop everything should you need me, my loves.

§ You guys lost my foster dad, but spit out a bunch of uncle types.
§ I'm not allowed to hop into a portal.
§ My brother nearly got eaten by an alligator (who is an uncle, oh my Odin)
§ My father has an affiliation for pizza.
§ Food is a big thing (no complaints here)
§ I need a job because school is not happening. Sorry, parental types.

...did I miss anything? I feel like record keeping is important here.

~Torunn Thorsdóttir

Hello, all.

Kara graciously took care of my Stark Industries duties for the week so I can concentrate on things at the compound. I will be in my office during regular business hours, but I do ask that you send me a message before joining me since my children may be there at any time.

I arranged catered meals for everyone at the compound until further notice. I appreciate those sending food, but I don't want anyone to burn out.

Birthday celebrations will continue as normal. Everything, in fact, will continue as normal. My husband is not dead so please do not act as if-

[Steve, Bruce]

I have a PR statement ready to go for when the public undoubtedly finds out about Tony. It is one of hope, not finality. I will not hear of it otherwise. Also, I would appreciate being included in any plans concerning my husband going forward.

[Thor]

Thank you for keeping up morale.

[Her kids]

I love you. Come watch a movie in my office with me. Kara left hot chocolate.

[Full Coven]
The chaos realm connects to this world in the same place as it does in mine, but there wasn't anything there. Just a few isolated little huts further down the mountain. It doesn't look like anyone's tried to take advantage of it.

My magic reacted to it though. I put down sigils to keep everything closed and it still went straight through me. I didn't want to leave the area with more than I'm used to controlling so I channeled it and... it created the castle. The whole thing, I think.

Also a little bit might have gone into a stray cat.
[/]

[Morgan]
How do you feel about cats?
[/]

Before rumors start to fly, yes we're planning for something on Saturday. Kind of a surprise. If things go well, it could help us get people who want to go home, home. Fingers crossed.

And if you don't want to go home, you're welcome to stay. But I assume many of you would prefer not to randomly be sucked back into the portal against your will.


[Pepper Stark]

I love you.

Also, I have a question.



[Morgan Stark]

I love you.

And I have a favor to ask.



[Rhodey]

I'm about to be really stupid.


[Portal Team and OG Avengers]

The plan is for 8am Saturday. We'll send a drone in first and then an unmanned suit. If things look clear, I go first. I know we talked about Bruce or someone else, but I know the technology better than any of you and if things do go to hell, I'm the one most likely to get back.

Not saying then will. Worst case.

Uh. Sorry I was a dick.

Hello, everyone!

My name is Jemma Simmons. I've been speaking with Daisy about what's been going around here and offered to help where I can. My daughter and I will be staying at The Lighthouse, but I'll be happy to come to the Facilities, New Asgard, or the Wakandan Consulate if needed once we're settled. My background is in biochemistry, and I also served as my team's field physician if any medical assistance would be helpful.

There are a few theories about our visitors I've had percolating, and I understand there's a science team already in place. Perhaps we could collaborate?

Living in this compound is like living in a sci-fi book, you know.

And that's a lot coming from a dude who comes from a team of several people born with inexplainable powers.


[Filtered away from Five]

Anyone... know a guy who knows a guy, if you get the drift?

[FILTER: Tony, Morgan, Rhodey, Natasha, Bruce, Darcy, May, Tim, Peter Parker, James Rogers]

Tony and I secured a small Vegas chapel for August 14th. We'd really like it if you were our witnesses.

Please note this is not a secret or a slight to anyone who isn't invited. We just wanted it to be close family only.

Who wants Jon's stuff? I want it out of my room.

[Derek]

Come fight me. I'll be in the gym.

We’re heading back.

Everyone is accounted for and alive.

( Update )

This time last year I was starting final preparations for ascension.

I don't think I've ever been this warm before. I don't know if it was the mountains or the castle or just Transia, but it's nice to just sit in the sun. Another thing for my list of things I never would have gotten to do.

So. Happened again. I'm getting so tired

Tim's system made the announcement. No. Still don't know what's happening...

Ah man, not Uncle Happy.

[Filtered to Tony Stark and Pepper Potts]

I have a date on Saturday.

Her name is Laura Kinney. She lives in Wakanda.

I'm taking her out to dinner and then dancing.

...Can I borrow a car? Please?

[Message sent to all Avengers]

I think it's time for beers and burgers. I'll fire up the grill. We need some time with our friends. I want you all to come join me for dinner out on the patio.

[18+]
Does anyone want to have sex?

edit:
It's okay, I'm trying something else first.

So, it's come to my attention that there are people who think we are holding something back after the last visit. I get it. It's a lot. There's a lot going on.

I think Sam did a pretty good job summarizing it, but since there are some newcomers here that don't feel they know everything and don't know how to use Google or just ask me or anyone else, here. This is an entire history of the Avengers, what we know about the Power Stones, Thanos, and everything in between. It also explains the Sokovian Accords.

We've done this before. Several times. I've had meetings weeks ago about this, and I just don't have time to keep sitting everyone down and giving the rundown for this place. So it's now up to you. Read the attached files and please make yourself acquainted.

And if anyone wants to take over, by all means. Do it. I'm really, REALLY tired of trying to save people and I'm okay with retiring. You can have it all: the facility, the responsibility, all of it. Hell, you can deal with the president the next time she comes to town. And you can deal with the portals, too.

If you think you can do a better job, sign up below. Thanks.

Tony Stark

AKA NOT YOUR LEADER

AKA THE GUY PAYING FOR YOU TO BE HERE

AKA THE PERSON TRYING TO KEEP YOUR ASSES OUT OF PRISON OR WORSE

( The Run Down )

Whatever just happened looks like it happened worldwide. I hope everyone's okay. Looks like we have a few people down.

Please do what Martha said and schedule a scan.

We're going to look into it. Doesn't look like it came out of the portals.


[Thor and T'Challa]

What the hell did you do?!


[Pepper]

Are you okay???


[Vision and Wanda]

Are you two alright?

Spacetime dimensional curvature and the current dimensional boundary condition. And vectors...

Ugh! Has anyone seen my whiteboard? I need those drunk calculations for this thing.

[Viewable to all except Wanda]

Hello. I have procured enough funds to buy Wanda the engagement ring she deserves. Would anyone be so kind as to help me pick out the most attractive one? Thank you.

Ain't so chuffed about being pulled outta the 'black and told I been set down on the Earth-That-Was when it weren't just leftovers. But, I don't think I've see a city that's quite like this, it's so pretty. Oh, and this data pad is some shiny piece of tech.

The nice lady showing me round said there might be folk from my world here too and best I start looking on this network. Anyways, I'm Kaylee Frye, nice to meet ya, and if folk've got some kinda advice for getting settled in 'round here I ain't been told, let me know.

Before you all ask, I'm looking into it.


[Natasha Romanoff]

We need to talk. When are you free?


[Peter Parker]

Have a good time last night?

[Pepper Potts]

Before you say anything, don't kill me. You love me. Your world would crumble without me. Remember that.

[Tim Drake]

You okay?

Great party, everyone, thanks for coming out.

[Bucky Barnes]
That was a little more dramatic than expected.
[/]

[Steve Rogers]
I take full credit for that. Try not to be intimidated by my awesome power over reality.
[/]

Hi,

Nice place you got here. Very shiny, especially considering the uh...date. Anyway, my name's Hoban Washburne, but most people call me Wash. I'm from 2517. No need to bow down to my superior knowledge of the future, I am just a humble pilot.

But I guess I'm stuck here for a little while, so I figured I'd look around and introduce myself.

[Voice Message over all devices from Tony Stark. He might sound just a little bit inebriated]

It happened again. We had a blip. The following people are missing:

Nebula, Rocket, Jimmy Barnes, Michelle Jones, Kate Pryde, and Natasha Romanoff.



Redirected the portals again. Still working on building a safe room. We're shutting down travel through them for now but all newcomers can go into the hanger again.

[Pause.]

I'm gonna come up with an automated system for this- well, Tim is. So next time, FRIDAY will make the announcement.

I can't believe it's been fifteen years.

I'm thinking it's time for a Ladies' night. What do you say? Drinks and dancing for the 21+ crowd...?

I can organize a limo to take us to and from the club. We can rent a house with enough beds for everyone. Maybe even bring in a couple of spa professionals for massages and mani/pedis during the afternoon, then dinner, drinks, and dancing in the evening?

Who's interested?

Yes, sorry to be a bother again, but if anyone would have any old technology that you wouldn't miss, I would like to take it apart for study. It will help me acclimate my abilities to the materials from this realm.

Especially the microwaves.

Due to recent events, and then again to even more recent events, we're making some changes to the security protocols around here. We will no longer be using biometrics to grant access to compound facilities. Effective immediately, or as immediately as we can get these things distributed, you will need a personally-assigned keycard or badge to gain entry. Lanyards or badge reels will be provided upon request or forced upon you if you fail to keep tabs on the keycard.

You may find that you no longer have access to certain areas of the compound, particularly the garage. We're not running a rental service here, but if you do need to borrow a ride, the car keys are available in a locked valet box by the door. Be respectful. Some of these cars are classics.

Erm, yes. This is all fascinating and I've never seen anything like it but where is the workshop, what am I meant to be working on?

I'm supposed to introduce myself, maybe then I'm assigned...?

I'm David, I'm a durast. I worked in the Little Palace for years, I assure you I am ready for work.

Group meeting tonight for anyone who wants to talk about the stones.

[group text to May, Peter, and Morgan]

>> Tony would like us to spend some time in the lab.
>> I'll see you there.

I can move my body.

And taste things

And touch things.

And sleep.


You wouldn't think you would miss things like moving your fingers but after eight months...

Yesterday sucked.

I'm setting up in the hanger with anyone who wants to join me to sort out this mess.

I'm going to ask anyone who isn't helping us figure out the portal situation to stay away for now. Not that I don't love seeing your faces, but the fewer distractions the better.

If you need anything, talk to Pepper or Happy.

In the meantime, it looks like T'Challa's plan worked. I got word today that those who've come through the portals now have refugee status. Congrats on your Wakandan citizenship.

For now, the government has promised to back off as long as I share data.

That's it. Stark out.