past prologue.

I'm reading the same papers you're reading. I see the shootings and the terror; I see the flash point, the fever pitch. And what I think we need, more than anything, is a minute to sit back and talk to each other. Everybody is afraid of what they don't know. Everybody casts aspersions when its all they have. But knowledge is a good, strong righteous right arm. And not everybody can stare truth in the face and with a lie on their lips.



A lot of intangible stuff up there, I know. But it's a formula.

You scared of something? Find somebody, talk about it. You wanna talk? I'm always going to be here to listen.

[SAM]

How's Mom? I got her a thing.

[TONY]

What's the news from DC?

[AVENGERS]

You wanna stretch your legs? Cause I think we oughta stretch our legs.

TEXT TO STEVE ROGERS:

» I'm in your old neighborhood. You want a milkshake from Brooklyn's Old-Fashioned?
» Or one of those Gluten-Free Organic Wraps from the stand that used to be a news vendor where you earned a whole dime for selling papers?

AFTER THIS:

SHARON CARTER:

Golden Corral?

VISION:

I need you to pull all the transmissions that were intercepted that allowed for Dr. Banner's rescue. Everything that came from that part of the ocean, along that trajectory. I need satellite surveillance. I'll need them to follow a trail.

Bucky if you're out there
please How are you all dealing with the heat?

[AVENGERS]

We're training double-time. You all did well working together to rescue Bruce but it's important we work fluidity; anytime we're in public, we're a single entity. The barbecue in Central Park was good but the next time there is a level threat, we need to be seen as the team that gets things done with minimal loss of property and minimal loss of life. I'm counting on all of you to be on your A-game.

[SHARON]

I probably shouldn't be doing this.

[SAM]

That chopper on the boat.

who. Tony Stark & Steve Rogers
when. Backdated to approximately a month ago; or, rather, at least backdated prior to the rescue-Bruce operation.
what. Bros. Tony brought pressies.
rating. SFW.
status. Completed log.

***

( Rocks fall, everybody dies. )

Who: The Avngers, HYDRA NPCs, Bruce Banner
Where: South Pacific Ocean
When: Tueday, July 14, not long after this announcement
What: The Avengers rescue Banner from HYDRA's clutches
Warnings: PG-13
Status: incomplete OOC / IC

( Avengers Assemble... )

[Locked to the Avengers + Tony Stark]

I have been using my resources to find Dr. Banner since he left, and I believe I must sound the alarm. I intercepted an encrypted message from HYDRA and I believe they have Dr. Banner. They are moving him to a secure location. I have traced the signal to what I believe is the current coordinates, but I think time is of the essence. If they drop off the map with him, I cannot guarantee I will find him again. I am giving you the knowledge I have at my disposal.

[ooc: he e-mails them all the original message and vague location he has at the moment of a a commercial freighter ship that's sailing across the South Pacific Ocean toward Chile. It has a helpful green signature on the map that Vision designed himself to be thorough.]

who. Sharon Cross & Steve Rogers
when. Sometime between then & now, after the fall of the Triskelion and the misadventure in Slovakia.
what. A re-acquainting.
where. Outside the nursing home where Peggy lives.
rating. disney

***

( I swear I lived next to a guy who looked just like you. )

Every year I look forward to the Fourth of July -- not only because it's my birthday, which is nice, I like chocolate cake -- but also because I get the opportunity to remind everyone that the principles upon which this nation was founded is still rooted in all our hearts.

We have to remember that together, we're stronger. And when we fight as one, there isn't anything that will be able to stand in our way. So, if you got 'em on the ropes, remember I'm in your corner. And we'll fight those shadows back together.

Also, if you aren't doing anything on the Fourth, come to Alice in Wonderland sculpture in Central Park around 8:00 PM. I bought a lot of sparklers and ice cream for the kids.

[AVENGERS]

And tomorrow, it'll be 0700 in the courtyard, team.

Avengers

Anyone else feeling restless?

Sam

Breakfast should happen.

WHO: Jane Foster and Steve Rogers
WHERE: The Space Lab
WHEN: Monday evening
WHAT: A friendly chat, probably the two of the each telling the other they're awesome

( But whatever she needed next was swallowed up by a very undignified squeak of surprise when she looked up and saw Steve Rogers in the lab )

Despite my best intentions, I always did like Valentine's Day. And it isn't for all of the young lovers married in secret (as the legends say) or Lupercalia generally, it's because any day that makes you feel like someone is thinking of you is a good day.

Also, I really like those little candy hearts.

[AVENGERS]

It's been a while since we've had a check in. Why don't you spend a little time telling me about what you've got going and how you're doing. Let's make sure we're all keeping our goals in common and helping one another along.

[SHARON]

All right?

Who: Tony Stark & Steve Rogers (& drop-in Clint)
When: Tonight.
Where: The Gym, Avengers Tower
What: A little hand to hand training and talking shop.
Warnings: A bit of roughhousing as these boys do.
Status: In progress.
___

( This wasn't Captain America the hero of World War II now. This was goody two-shoes Steve Rogers with nostrils of self-righteousness and a moralistic chiseled jaw. )

[Avengers]

We're seeing a lot more meta-humans coming up on the radar. It may be time to offer up training services. Think of it as a training academy, to help them control and focus their powers at the very least, and if they're interested in more, then they may make good candidates to support the Avengers as well. They can learn basic combat techniques for SGS personnel, but not how to deal with more unique challenges that could be provided by us truly. What say you, fellow Avergerites?

It was a good thing that the ammonia leak on the International Space Station turned out to be a false alarm. I'm still glad I got the chance to test the Iron Patriot armor's space capabilities. I'm not sorry we had a chance to drill everybody on the ground on the procedures that we'd need if we had to evacuate the ISS, or even just one section of it, on short notice.

Special thanks to Commander Chris Hadfield for talking me through my part from the ground. Couldn't have done it without you.

[Memo: Tower Residents, SHIELD, Avengers, etc]

On behalf of SHIELD, I'd like to express my sincerest gratitude to the Avengers for their hospitality and support these past few months while we regrouped. In particular, the assistance and resources offered by Tony Stark and Stark Industries have been of immeasurable assistance. However, now that we are back on our feet, it seems best to leave the Tower so that we can continue our mission of protecting the public.

Should you need us, you know how to reach us.

[SHIELD]

Wheels up at high noon.

Let's try not to burn any bridges. We may need them in the future.

[Bobbi Morse]

Do you have everything you need?

[Sitwell + May]

It seems the first mission was a success. Anything new to report from your end?

[Nick]

We're leaving the Tower before Stark turns us into a sacrificial lamb. Rogers passed on the chance to dismantle us a second time. We'll be in touch.

( State of the Company. )


[Avengers]
I see that both you and Coulson made it out alive, Cap. Good talk?


[Jan]
Hi. Hoping the flowers are still sitting in a nice vase somewhere and not at the bottom of your garbage bin.


[Science Brother from Another Mother]
Hey -- could use your medical expertise. I've brushed up on my bio/chem/physio in the last 12 hours but I'd like to not take chances.


[Jane]
I never did ask, but...dark matter detector?


[Barton]
One more game. Eight-ball.

WHO. Phil Coulson & Steve Rogers
WHERE. Camp Lehigh; or, what's left of it anyway
WHAT. The world continues to move; despite things being tense. There is no hugging. :(
WHEN. Before this
RATING. Unfortunately quite G.

****

( Our mission is to protect the world. Nothing changed. )

[SAM]

You could be from Venus
I could be from Mars

... okay. That's Air, I listened to Air & nope.

WHO: Avengers
WHEN: Sunday, December 28
WHERE: An Avengers-only conference room in the Tower.
WHAT: Time to clear the air and decide on where to go next.

It's time for the Avengers to clear the air a bit, I think, and especially, to decide on where they ought to stand with SHIELD going forward.

(And to deal with some of their Issues, because they don't need SHIELD to have plenty of those already.)

Comment in the various sub-threads with what your character does/says. Go IC as necessary, if you want.

[Tower Residents]

Is there any interest in doing some sort of Christmas feast?

Or are tensions too high right now?

[Captain Rogers]

I believe this calls for more than coffee, Captain. And I have a proposal for you.

[Melinda]

Skye & FitzSimmons are working on the 084. Evidence of our presence has been erased.

But Stark's on the warpath. So, Number One, do we wait this out or start evasive maneuvers?