ic notes and random gab

So, it's a new year.

If anybody's interested, I'm working on reopening Stark Towers proper - there's going to be some positions available, mostly for researchers and analysts to understand exactly what's going on in Preya. I found some research from the last me who was here about the disappearances and I intend to try and continue it without the sue of...tracking chips, which has been unanimously agreed as creepy. There might be an optional carryable version in the future, but either way, a chip can be removed. It's not really a reliable solution of finding out where people go when they vanish.

Other than that, I'm both open to suggestions and things to stick my brain into.

[Bruce]

How are you settling in here, anyway? I don't really get along well with New Year celebrations. Doesn't seem like there's a lot to celebrate lately when being alive isn't all that preferable.

I'm still amazed. And excited! This really has been the best Christmas in a long time.

I'm engaged!

Loki! Du bisch de Bescht! ♥

BANNER. WHAT DID YOU DO.

Hello everyone. I have been here for quite some time but only just found it prudent to introduce myself. What with the proximity to Christmas and certain personal matters, I have not had a chance to correspond on the network thus far however I figure no time like the present, and I'd like to check in and see how things are going ahead of the holiday season in any case.

My name is Percival Graves. I have been in Preya for several months, perhaps even going as far as a year? I'm uncertain, my road here was... bumpy, to say the least. But this place is more a home to me than the one I left behind, and I'm in no rush to return there.

I have been appointed by the powers that be to oversee the magical security of this place and make sure that nobody is here that shouldn't be here and that would pose a threat. I am aware that this place has housed certain... entities that have meant us ill will in the past, and I do not want anything to happen to disturb the way we live or to endanger anyone here. This place is a place of safety, for people who may have had a difficult past to start afresh, or for people to start a new journey in their lives for other reasons.

That being said, I understand that there are some of you that disagree, and as this is a place of free will, you are of course allowed to express your opinions. I am merely overseeing the security of this place in the hopes that any such activities will not endanger anyone here.

As a member of the Law Enforcement, if you have any questions I will do my best to answer them. If I can.

[Warded to other members of Law Enforcement, Councillors, Etc.]

The festival went off without a hitch, I take it? My apologies for not contacting you all sooner, I was drowning in paperwork.

Everything looking all right for the new year?

Re: Recent arrivals

Gellert Grindlewald.
He's from my world. Born late 1800s, died, murdered, actually, in 1998 in the place where he was imprisoned for his crimes against the magical and non-magical populace, especially during the time of what is usually referred to as the Second World War. Arrogant magical supremacist. Murderer many times over. One of the types who doesn't regret breaking eggs to make his omlet, which was to be a world goverened, benignly, he claimed, by those with magic. Reputation as a magical duelist - I doubt I could best him in a straight-up fight and I used to compete on the International circuit, he is an all-around powerful wizard. I realize Preya is a place for second chances, but... I suggest watching him carefully.

Albus Dumbledore:
Another one who knows he is smarter than you and not afraid to let you know. Revered as a tragi/heroic figure at the end of his life, machinated the end of the Second Wizarding War by exploiting the abilities of children. Some feel, myself included, that his actions indirectly caused the wars. An associate of Grindlewald when they were young. They split for good when their fighting resulted directly in the death of Dumbledore's sister. No telling what might happen if they get together again.

A brief summary. If anyone would like all the details, I do have a copy of A History of the Wizard Wars in my library.

Something else to consider. I am not the only one who knows the history of my world. If these two are planning on taking advantage of Preya for a chance to live in peace, something I confess I doubt in the case of Grindlewald, they may need protection.

Uh, nice place. When I answered the email, I wasn't a hundred percent convinced this was serious, but... this is alright. Cosy atmosphere, friendly people, warm and inviting.

Course you can't leave but then again maybe it means people can't get in either. And I don't want that purple asshole anywhere near me in the near future.

Anyway, my name's Dr. Bruce Banner, you might find me at Abacus Institute, I have seven PhDs, but I'll try not to ramble. I live in Ravenmoore.

[Warded to people in his Universe]

Okay, am I hallucinating or is there a Stark Tower here?

Tony? Are you alive?

Holy shit. Do I know anyone here?

Let me know, alright, I need to regroup. And I need a coffee. Or something stronger.

I figure it's about time I throw myself out of the frying pan and say a general 'Hello, I exist' to whoever's reading this thing.

Tony Stark. Billionaire. I'm setting up Stark Industries because apparently there's no way out of here, but fuck it, I still have money coming in and it's not going to stop. Might as well spend it on trying to make this place livable.

I think I've seen a few faces I know around here.

[People from his world]

Last thing you remember. Go.

Well, I've been here a few weeks and I have to say I do see the appeal here. There's an idyllic peacefulness here that I certainly wouldn't find where I came from.

Elijah should be here.

I've lived a bloody brutal life, quite literally. Being an immortal thousand year old vampire-werewolf hybrid, you tend to make a few enemies. Being here is like a breath of fresh air, I don't need to worry about a target on my back. I'm not ashamed of what I was before I came here, I was a monster, a tyrant, a villain. I did bad things, but I did them for the sake of my family and to protect what I loved. If I had to do it again, I would. Being here is starting a new chapter of my life for them.

Not sure if I know anyone here, but my name is Klaus Mikaelson. I'm living in Brightford and I'm working as an artist. Freelance for now, I generally paint what I see, and do take requests, quite regularly you will see me on the boardwalk, but I go wherever inspiration takes me.

I came here under the impression my brother Elijah would join me, but it seems he didn't make the trip. If anyone sees him, please let me know posthaste. I'll burn this bloody place to the ground if I have to.

[Rebels]

I know I just got here, but I find myself sympathetic to your cause. Let me know if there is anything I can do to assist. All I know is, my brother and I made an agreement to come here together and I am here on my own, so either something happened to him, or certain people of authority here withheld him.

Keep me posted.

SOS. SOS.

DOES ANYONE KNOW HOW TO CURE SINGED HAIR?! I WAS COOKING!

AND I THINK I RUINED MY HUSBAND'S BIRTHDAY DINNER.

Can ANYONE cook?! It has to be Katsudon!

[Heroes!]
(Primarily aimed at the hero kids showing up, but able to be viewed by people like Barnaby, Karina, Natasha and other 'Avenger' types if you want to look at it that way)

So I've seen that there's a bunch of you hero kids showing up here. I've decided to make it my personal responsibility to help keep an eye on you! My name's Kotetsu and I've talked to one or two of you before. I want you to tell me about yourselves and your powers!

Let's start with me. As a hero, I was called Wild Tiger (no, not from the Wild Pussycats, I don't know what that is) and I have what's called the Hundred Power. Enhanced speed and strength. Used to last five minutes, but these days I'm a bit, uh, rundown. I've also got a daughter, her name is Kaede. Her power is, well, copying other powers.

Now it's your turn! Don't be shy! And if anyone else feels like introducing themselves to these kids, I think they should take the opportunity to. I'm lookin' at you Bunny. You too, Karina.

[Natasha]

Uh, hi. You don't know me, I just noticed you talking with that new girl. I'm obviously sort of looking to take them under my wing, but there's a bunch of them. At least I sorta assumed you were asking her what you were for a reason... in which case it's entirely possible I'm also wrong.

Anyway... we sorta on the same page here?

Oh man... I really messed up this time, didn't I?

I thought, 'Hey, booking the flight home ahead of time would be smart!' Right? Then I can commit to a time frame and try not to deviate from it.

But then they said that there aren't any flights back and I might have freaked out. A little. I think they were more freaked out than I was seeing someone puke rainbows.

I... am still freaking out some. I don't know what I'm going to do, but it'll be something!

Okay, deep breath...

So my name is Ochaco and I wasn't expecting to get stuck here. Is everyone else having a better night than I am?

Someone help?

I suppose it would be polite to finally get around to introducing myself now that I have established my office outside of Circuit Circle in Brightford. I am Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a therapist - I am willing to work with most types of trauma and mental illness, although I do not offer any kind of couples or family therapy. One on one sessions are where I find my methods work the best and I would not like to compromise anybody's treatment when that could be better fulfilled by somebody else.

That being said, if you are interested you are welcome to book a consultation session with me. My hours are 9am - 5pm and my office is open Monday - Thursday.

On another note, I am looking to establish regular ingredient suppliers for my dinner parties. I prefer to buy locally and seasonally, especially when fruits and vegetables are involved - I am planning an upcoming dinner party and I would like to offer my guests the best that Preya has to offer. If you are interested in coming, please let me know so I can issue you a more formal invite once I have a definite date set.

I do miss competing this time of the year.

This would be the height of the competition season back home. That would be the one thing that I would miss from before. If memory serves me right, this weekend would have been the NHK Trophy. Ahh, Yuri! It's almost been a year since the competition where you surprised me, my love, and landed my quad flip.

You're still amazing and you keep surprising me more and more each day.

Nat,

No invitation to the magical-types All Hallows gathering this year. Oh, well...

Arthur is hosting a dinner party for the Councilors first week of November. Do you want to go to that with me?

I still owe you coffee.

No one has to worry about anything.

First of all, Loki is fine. He's at my place and he's resting.

Second, yes, Loki was dead. I revived him. I can bring back the dead.

Third, do not engage in fighting with her. Fighting without a combat medic around is stupid. I don't know about the others, but I do have some equipment to help with healing. If you want to use them, contact me.

Fourth, if she does kill you or hurts you, I'll be there. My valkyrie suit was designed to get to people swiftly on the battle field and my staff emits a medicated healing beam. I can revive anyone, but please try not to die (or at least too often). And if you need me there to help you, please don't get me involved in the crossfire. My body repairs itself but bullets and such still hurt. And some of them can be a pain to get out.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask. Thank you.

[MCU Avengers + Kate Bishop, Sharon Carter, Clint Barton, Selene, Richard Summerby, Sherlock Holmes]

Thor, I've put Frigga in one of my safehouses. She's safe.

Loki knew this was coming, which means that he had a plan to handle it. So he either isn't dead, or has something in the works to come back. We should be prepared either way. Thor - how do you want to handle your sister?

[Loki]

If you can see this, I did what we discussed.

Impressive work with Moriarty. Ride him hard. Accomplices and minions. I would especially like to know who else was involved in the bombing incident. Your wizard pointed out he owns a lot of property and a shovel. I am considering the option.

Which brings up the question of the day. One bent adviser or a conspiracy? Other Council members? Who do we trust? This Council member will start doing some in-person meetings and play living lie detector. I will see if I can leave some of Summerby's little treasures here and there in the course of my travels. Comments or suggestions?

Delivered to Jim Moriarty, while he's at the bar in Cedar Springs, by a server who has no idea where the note came from. It's written on a piece of paper with a number 15 on it.:( J. Moriarty )

[Richard Summerby and Sharon Carter]

I have a job for the two of you.