past prologue.

• The Republic of South Korea $1.2 billion approved Seoul recovery package for damages from recent Avengers related incident.


• Sokovia: 15,000 displaced.


• Senator Willis: 'Avengers will be held accountable.'


• Public Poll: 73% Show Concern About Super-Powered Beings.


• Fisk still remains at large; manhunt still ongoing.


• Feds to review Rikers footage of escape.


• StarkTech Conference 2015 to kick off next week; promises of hotly anticipated new products to be announced.


• Giorgio Armani: Latest line inspired by 'Steve Rogers Military Chic'

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News Headline: Social Media Blows Up After Avengers Robot Goes Shopping

JULY 3RD, 2015: What do robots shop for? That was the question on everyone's mind in upstate New York when the mysterious new Avengers member - known only as Vision - walked through a wall into an art supply store. Occupants quickly snapped photos of the magenta-colored creature as he walked through the store, picking up items and placing them casually within a basket.

"He - I think he was a he - was very polite," said cashier Amy Rollins, looking a little dazed. "He gave me a tip. I told him we didn't do that but ... I'm not going to argue with a robot!"

Many took to Twitter and Instagram with pictures of their odd run-in, with opinions ranging from excitement to fear. Very little is known of the Vision, but people are understandably concerned about a robotic creature working closely with the Avengers so soon after the attack on Sokovia.

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[ooc note: this is backdated to Nov. 16, 2014.]

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